TAC Cup celebrates local legends in its 25th year

30 Jun 2016

TAC Cup clubs are celebrating 25 years of the competition by recognising local legends and welcoming former players back to the clubrooms.

The 25 year partnership with the Transport Accident Commission also takes on a new mantra as the clubs commit to stand together towards zero deaths and serious injuries on the roads.

In a series of Towards Zero Player Nights, different AFL players will make a return to their TAC Cup clubs where they will speak to players and recognise the club’s local legend.

Many top AFL players have come through the TAC Cup, a partnership that builds leadership skills, including being a safe road user, as young people get a kick-start to their football and driving careers.

Each TAC Cup club is recognising their local legends this season for their contribution to the long running success of the competition.

TAC CEO Joe Calafiore said the return of AFL role models reinforced how TAC Cup players have the opportunity to show leadership on and off the field.

“All TAC Cup players know how important it is to stand together as a team. This year we are asking them to stand together with us in the Towards Zero approach to road safety.

“We know that young Victorians are among the most likely to be hurt on our roads and that’s why our partnership with AFL Victoria and the TAC Cup clubs is so valuable -  it enables us to reach out directly to young people and empower them to become positive role models,” Mr Calafiore said.

This year’s milestone coincides with a new partnership with the REACH Foundation, which will see every player participate in peer-to-peer workshops, strengthening their ability to lead and influence their communities on road safety.

Next year the leadership program sessions will expand to include the Youth Girls and Diversity programs.

Throughout the 2016 season, each club will reveal their local legend and highlight the important role they play within the club.

For more information on the Towards Zero Player Nights and each club’s local legend, please contact Anthony Stanguts from AFL Victoria on 03 8341 6032.