THE CARLTON Football Club is excited to announce the AFL playing group have raised an incredible $16,785 for the Good Friday Appeal in this year’s player-led Good Friday Appeal auction.  

Initiated once again by defender Mitch McGovern, Carlton players auctioned off their own items - including match-day guernseys, signed boots, a golf experience and a private tour of IKON Park - with all proceeds going to the Good Friday Appeal.  

This is the second year the playing group have come together to donate items, last year raising just over $10,000 for the appeal.  

McGovern said it has been such a privilege to play in this game ever since the Blues’ first SuperClash back in 2023.  

“It’s always special to play in the Good Friday SuperClash, but knowing we could make a real difference for the kids and families at the Royal Children’s Hospital makes it even more meaningful.” McGovern said. 

"Both clubs came together for something much bigger than the game itself and we’re really proud of how much we were able to raise alongside North Melbourne. 

"Footy is about more than what happens on the field, it’s about making an impact and giving back. The support we saw for the Good Friday Appeal was incredible, and we are proud to have been part of something that will hopefully help so many young lives. 

"I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated, supported and got involved on Good Friday. It’s something we as players are honoured to be part of, and the impact you made was massive." 

The Carlton Cheersquad also raised $13,000 through their Good Friday Appeal raffle on their own accord, which saw a team-signed guernsey up for grabs. 

All the money raised will go towards the Royal Children’s Hospital, helping to better their already world-class care for patients and their families. It will also contribute to their ground-breaking research, state-of-the-art equipment and technology. 

*Please note the final donation figure will be determined following the completion of Carlton’s online auction.