The Tasmanian outfit, to be coached by Andy Bennett, contains some
high profile names including Michael Gale (196 games with Fitzroy and
Melbourne), Adrian Fletcher (231 games with four different clubs), Jamie
Shanahan (162 with St Kilda and Melbourne) and Paul Hudson (245 for the
Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn and Richmond).
Local greats such as
Gavin Cooney, Stuart Probert, Errol Bourn and Brad Davis will also suit
up, while Hobart Chargers coach Anthony Stewart will showcase his skills
with an oval ball instead of a round one on the basketball court.
Michael Peters, whose son Lucas suffers from Muscular Dystrophy, will
take part.
The Victorian team will be coached by former St Kilda
coach, and North Melbourne premiership player Stan Alves, with some
recognisable faces to don the Big V colours. This includes Bulldog
greats Doug Hawkins and Tony Liberatore, one of Sydney's greatest
products in Michael O'Loughlin, former Hawks captain Richie Vandenberg
and 191-game Richmond and Melbourne forward Ben Holland. Tickets for the
clash, which starts at 2pm, will cost $5 with children under-12 free.