- The former Carlton star and Brisbane Lions lacé the boots at the age of 44
- Helped to fight club by starting six goals in a tense victory
- The Australian star Idol shocked with the game, but she ended on a sour note
Brendan Fevola made a surprise return to the soccer field on Saturday morning, helping the local club in difficulty Masala Dandenong to break a long sequence of defeats in front of a buzzing crowd in the Twohig law reserve.
The former AFL superstar aligned itself for the club’s reserve team in third parties of Division 5 of the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA), alongside the Pop icon and winner of the Australian idol, Guy Sebastian.
What started as an original radio promotion turned into a granular performance on the field, while Fevola and Sebastian led Masala to a tense victory from 55 to 53 on the districts of South Melbourne.
The appearance occurred only one week after the demoralization of 229 points of the team in the hand of St Bede Menton.
Fevola’s involvement came with a Fox FM competition, where he offered to play for a basic club in need.
Masala Dandenong, last on the ladder and desperate for a spark, jumped at the opportunity.
Brendan Fevola and the winner of Australia Idol, Guy Sebastian, turned out to be for the local club in difficulty Masala Dandenong
Fevola celebrates the victory with the teammates of Masala Dandenong after having scored six goals in the victory
Young children piled up to see what all the traction was with Fevola forcing with pleasure for the photos and the autographs
Despite 44 years and long retirement from the AFL, he was Vintage Fevola that day, six goals started to lead his team adopted until the victory.
“Fev does the best, winning the matches,” said a fan.
“It’s incredible!” Well done guys and especially Brendan Fevola and Guy Sebastian, ”added another.
The club had previously teased surprise additions on social networks, promising fans a unique match experience, notably Sebastian performing half-time.
But the crowd obtained more than what they negotiated when Sebastian got attached to the boots and joined the starting program.
While Fevola helped control the game with its sense of brand objectives, it was a mixed day for Sebastian, which was later seen on crutches after the match. We don’t know how serious the injury is.
Their participation was not without controversy. Before the match, Vafa launched an investigation into the concerns raised by rival clubs to find out if the high -level pair was paid – which is prohibited in the amateur league.
The League confirmed that Fevola and Sebastian were allowed to play after the insurance that they would not receive any payment or benefits.
Sebastian was to sing at halftime during the match, but rather laced on the boots and played alongside Fevola
Sebastian day was over, however, with a ground with an apparent leg injury
Sebastian celebrates the team’s song in hangars on crutches with blows around his left calf
A producer of Fox FM said that the two men were happy to sign a legal document confirming their amateur status.
“This is a promotional exercise for the FEV (for the radio show) and Guy (for his music), not an exercise in money,” said the press release.
Despite the out -of -field control, Fevola’s objective on the ground was unshakable.
“I am pumped to play for Masala Dandenong on weekends!” He said earlier in the week.
“The VAFA is one of the major competitions in Australia and I hope we can win the boys this Saturday!”
He held this promise, Masala snatching a very necessary victory at two points.
