For the second year in a row, Carlton players will auction off their own items in support of the Good Friday Appeal, making a difference for an important cause.
Last year’s player-led initiative raised an impressive $10,000, and this season, the playing group is stepping up again with a stellar line-up of auction items, raising much-needed funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital.
The auction site is now live and open for the public to bid on here, offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences and exclusive memorabilia, including but not limited to:
- A tour of IKON Park with Charlie Curnow
- 2025 match-worn Sam Walsh guernsey
- 2025 match day footy signed by the entire leadership group
- Signed boots from Adam Saad, Harry McKay and Sam Docherty
- A golf experience with Carlton brothers Elijah and Ollie Hollands
The auction will close from 7pm on Sunday, April 20.
The idea for the initiative was first sparked by Mitch McGovern last season, who rallied with his teammates as they donated their items in support.
"The Good Friday Appeal is bigger than footy. To give back to the community as much as we can is very special for this week, and hopefully we can raise some much-needed funds for the Good Friday Appeal," McGovern said.
"Knowing the position that we're in, that we can make a impact in people's lives.
"The boys have reached deep into their own pockets and are donating some items for auction... jump online so we can raise some money for the Good Friday Appeal."
Fifteen members of the playing group, including McGovern, kicked off a special week on Monday morning, visiting patients and staff at the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Carlton is proud to be raising funds in support of the third year of the Carlton-North Melbourne Good Friday Super Clash, which sees football take a backseat and celebrates the real superheroes of Good Friday – the patients, families, and staff from the Royal Children’s Hospital.
In addition to the auction, $5 from every adult ticket sold for the game will be donated to the Good Friday Appeal.
Funds raised will go towards upgrading medical equipment and supporting critical research aimed at improving care and outcomes for children. Every donation to the Good Friday Appeal, big or small, plays a vital role in helping the Royal Children’s Hospital deliver the best possible care.
Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster — last year’s game was a sell-out, and this year’s match will be fully ticketed. Be sure to secure your spot early!
