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Blue Ribbon Cup: Saints v Hawks
29 June 2006
St Kilda Football Club
The Saints take on the Hawks at Telstra Dome on Saturday, in support of the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation.
Each team wil be vying for the Blue Ribbon Cup, which has been dedicated to the memory of Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller, who were both tragically killed in the line of duty in 1998.
This match is held every year between the Saints and the Hawks, and the Saints have won the last three encounters. Both team players and on-field officials will wear blue and white chequered armbands as a mark of respect for all police officers that have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon thanked all those involved in the annual challenge.
“The ongoing support and tremendous community spirit that allows the Blue Ribbon Foundation to continue giving back to Victorians is invaluable. I’d like to thank everyone for their support of this match” she said.
Chairman of the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation John Forbes commended both clubs for supporting the cause.
“A tribute like this from two of the leading AFL clubs is truly inspirational and emphasises the importance and magnitude of community spirit in Victoria,” said Mr Forbes.
To date, the Blue Ribbon Foundation has raised over $4 million and funded 12 medical units in Victorian Hospitals that treat more than 75,000 patients every year.
As part of the match on Saturday, the Blue Ribbon Foundation has designed commemorative medals that will be presented to all players. A gold version of the medal will be awarded to the player from each club voted Best on Ground by a media panel.
The Blue Ribbon Cup and Best on Ground medals will be presented by 8 year old James Miller, the son of Senior Constable Rodney Miller, who was only 7 weeks old when his father died. James is a keen Hawthorn supporter and looks forward to presenting the medals in honour of his father and Sergeant Silk. Other members of the Silk and Miller families will present players with the silver commemorative medals.
29 June 2006
St Kilda Football Club
The Saints take on the Hawks at Telstra Dome on Saturday, in support of the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation.
Each team wil be vying for the Blue Ribbon Cup, which has been dedicated to the memory of Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller, who were both tragically killed in the line of duty in 1998.
This match is held every year between the Saints and the Hawks, and the Saints have won the last three encounters. Both team players and on-field officials will wear blue and white chequered armbands as a mark of respect for all police officers that have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon thanked all those involved in the annual challenge.
“The ongoing support and tremendous community spirit that allows the Blue Ribbon Foundation to continue giving back to Victorians is invaluable. I’d like to thank everyone for their support of this match” she said.
Chairman of the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation John Forbes commended both clubs for supporting the cause.
“A tribute like this from two of the leading AFL clubs is truly inspirational and emphasises the importance and magnitude of community spirit in Victoria,” said Mr Forbes.
To date, the Blue Ribbon Foundation has raised over $4 million and funded 12 medical units in Victorian Hospitals that treat more than 75,000 patients every year.
As part of the match on Saturday, the Blue Ribbon Foundation has designed commemorative medals that will be presented to all players. A gold version of the medal will be awarded to the player from each club voted Best on Ground by a media panel.
The Blue Ribbon Cup and Best on Ground medals will be presented by 8 year old James Miller, the son of Senior Constable Rodney Miller, who was only 7 weeks old when his father died. James is a keen Hawthorn supporter and looks forward to presenting the medals in honour of his father and Sergeant Silk. Other members of the Silk and Miller families will present players with the silver commemorative medals.
