"A sense of being excited about something and looking forward, looking into the future is something that they enjoy – mentally that’s really important. It’s a big day that I believe has become a symbol of hope for the disadvantaged."
Peter Cullen AM
The Outer East Eagles and RecLink Ballarat combined team.
The Reclink Grand final day, which is held every year now is split into grades A, B, C, D, and E. So every team plays in a grand final because we’re trying to give each person and the spectators that something to look forward to.
Minister Justin Madden presents a trophy to a RecLink player.
Top Australian Rules Women's League player, Debbie Lee presents a medal to a jubilant Western Warriors team member.
It’s a very colourful and exciting day and a day that people are very engaged in, in a very physical and social way. It’s pretty exciting. We find this creates dreams and excitement in individual’s lives, where people really gear themselves up for the big day.
A Salvo Hawks player
Alan Jeans and the winner of the Women's longkick.
For the homeless community, that one big day in August is as important as that one big grand final day in September.
Koori dancers entertained the crowd on both grand final days.
