The day will incorporate football and cricket-related activities as well as the highly anticipated 10-over-a-side cricket match in celebration of the GLoBALL program – a joint initiative by the Essendon Football Club and Cricket Victoria which aims to assist new migrants and international students settle into life in Australia.
The Melbourne Stars, led by James Pattinson and Clint McKay as well as Rob Quiney, John Hastings and Matthew Wade, will be bolstered by the likes of key Bombers defender Kyle Hardingham, young utility Jake Carlisle and Essendon chairman David Evans.
Evans, who also sits on the board of the Melbourne Stars, said he was confident the Essendon players would be up for the challenge on Australia Day.
“Kyle Hardingham was the surprise packet in last year’s cricket match after taking three catches and two wickets, so I hope he can replicate those efforts on Thursday,” Evans said.
“David Myers tells me he is pretty useful with a cricket bat, but I look forward to seeing what he can deliver when he is on the receiving end of a ball from James Pattinson.
“It should be a great day at Windy Hill and I am pleased that the GLoBALL program can bring together both football and cricket to promote cultural diversity in the wider community.”
The Melbourne Renegades, spearheaded by Will Sheridan, Jayde Herrick, Ryan Carters and Michael Hill will call upon the talents of Essendon stars David Myers, Ben Howlett, Henry Slattery and Michael Hibberd in an attempt to defeat their cross-town rivals.
Both teams will include two participants from the GLoBALL program as well as a lucky fan to be chosen on the day of the event.
In an attempt to level out the competition, the following modified rules will apply:
The Melbourne Stars, led by James Pattinson and Clint McKay as well as Rob Quiney, John Hastings and Matthew Wade, will be bolstered by the likes of key Bombers defender Kyle Hardingham, young utility Jake Carlisle and Essendon chairman David Evans.
Evans, who also sits on the board of the Melbourne Stars, said he was confident the Essendon players would be up for the challenge on Australia Day.
“Kyle Hardingham was the surprise packet in last year’s cricket match after taking three catches and two wickets, so I hope he can replicate those efforts on Thursday,” Evans said.
“David Myers tells me he is pretty useful with a cricket bat, but I look forward to seeing what he can deliver when he is on the receiving end of a ball from James Pattinson.
“It should be a great day at Windy Hill and I am pleased that the GLoBALL program can bring together both football and cricket to promote cultural diversity in the wider community.”
The Melbourne Renegades, spearheaded by Will Sheridan, Jayde Herrick, Ryan Carters and Michael Hill will call upon the talents of Essendon stars David Myers, Ben Howlett, Henry Slattery and Michael Hibberd in an attempt to defeat their cross-town rivals.
Both teams will include two participants from the GLoBALL program as well as a lucky fan to be chosen on the day of the event.
In an attempt to level out the competition, the following modified rules will apply:
- Each player must bowl one over
- Batsman bat in pairs and face two overs
- Teams lose three runs every time they lose a wicket and the batsmen must then swap ends
- Essendon players can't go out first ball
- Melbourne Stars and Renegades players must run every time they hit the ball
- Essendon can dismiss the Melbourne Stars and Renegades batsman if they catch the ball one hand after one bounce.
GLoBALL Program
Launched in 2009, the GLoBALL program is a joint initiative run by the Essendon Football Club and Cricket Victoria with the aim to assist international students and new migrants settle into life in Australia. GLoBALL provides the opportunity for new migrants and students to attend Essendon games throughout the season, as well as participate in cricket-related activities with the aim of promoting a sense of belonging and social inclusion through sport. Click here to find out more about the GLoBALL program.
WHEN: Thursday 26 January
WHERE: Windy Hill, Napier Street, Essendon
TIME: 10.00am – Citizenship ceremony
11.00am – Fan engagement activities
12.45pm – 10-over-a-side cricket match showdown
2.00pm – An Essendon player will be available to media, along with a member of the Melbourne Stars and/or Melbourne Renegades
2.15pm – Autograph and photo opportunities.
