Therry Penola AFC will face off with Yarrawonga FC in the ‘Ricky Bannister Cup’ on the Labour Day weekend in support of Bully Zero Australia Foundation and Friends in Common.
Initially established as a fund raising event, the charity game was driven by his brothers and Brendan Fevola, to assist Ricky in his recovery following his unfortunate horse riding accident.
Whilst Ricky has sadly passed away, the benefit Cup continues with a different charity or cause now receiving any funds raised on the day.
Friends in Common is a local charity supporting cancer patients within the Yarrawonga and Mulwala district communities.
The genesis of Laura Kane’s journey to become one of footy’s most influential administrators can be traced back to her joining the VAFA’s Melbourne Uni women’s team as a 12-year-old.
“For many years, we dared to dream about being a serious footy club. We’ve managed to gain a different type of respect – the worthiness of being a ‘proper club’
The Premier Thirds competition delivered arguably the biggest upset of the entire VAFA season, with St Kevin’s claiming the flag in a 5-point thriller over Old Xaverians, who had finished
