The Brisbane Lions will honour the ANZACs by wearing a one-off event guernsey for their ANZAC Round clash against West Coast at the Gabba on Sunday 26 April.
The guernsey will be based on the Club’s regular home design, but will have a Lions-centric camouflage look and feature for only the second time in Club history the official Australian Army Rising Sun and 7th Brigade logos on its front.
The Southern Cross will also appear in gold beneath each player’s number, while “Lest We Forget” is emblazoned on the back yoke.
Lions defender Dan Merrett said he felt privileged for the opportunity to pull on a jumper that pays tribute to the sacrifice of past and present servicemen and women.
“Being able to celebrate the ANZACs means a lot to me. One of my best mate’s has done a few tours in the Middle East and also in East Timor. I keep an eye on him and how he’s travelling.
“It sits pretty close to my heart.
“They share similar values to us with mateship and teamwork – having each other’s back. On game day that’s exactly what you need.
“Looking to the bloke next to you and knowing you’d go to battle with him.”
The guernsey has been designed to not only pay tribute to our fallen armed personnel, family and friends, but also celebrate the Club’s long-standing partnership with the Australian Armed Forces, particularly the 7th Brigade stationed at Enoggera Army Base in Brisbane.
A limited edition run of retail guernseys will be available for purchase exclusively from the Lions Shop and online at lionsshop.com.au/ in the lead-up to this momentous fixture.
Player issued and signed match-worn guernseys will be available via our online auction site HERE from the first bounce at 1:10pm (AEST) on Sunday 26 April and will run for seven days until 1:10pm (AEST) on Sunday 3 May, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the 7th Brigade’s charity of choice – “Wounded Heroes”.
Guernseys will be limited in edition, so fans are encouraged to get in quick or alternatively bid online at the Lions Shop auction site to own a piece of history while helping contribute towards a great cause.
“Wounded Heroes” is a nationally registered charity, operated by volunteers, which provides significant support to servicemen and women and their families. Read more here: www.woundedheroes.org.au
Your purchase of this special guernsey directly supports these selfless men and women and their families, and the Brisbane Lions sincerely hope this initiative can further help these “Wounded Heroes”.
