Fremantle Reclink Community Cup 2022

The Fremantle leg of the Reclink Community Cup will be held at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on 8 October, home of the mighty South Fremantle Bulldogs.

This head-to-head Aussie rules match between media and arts organisation personalities Newshounds and local musicians Bandgropers is a crucial fundraising event for Reclink Australia.

A cultural collision of music and sport, the WA Reclink Community Cup boasts an electrifying musical line-up for 2022 with Angie Colman, Odlaw and Sweat. Catch them before the game, at halftime and post game.

The Bandgropers, coached by Mr Fremantle Tom Fisher boast players from Odlaw, Methyl Ethel, Jocelyn’s Baby, Gap Year, Drowning Horse, New Talk, Pat Chow and Federal Member for Fremantle, Josh Wilson plus a host of other local bands.

The Newshounds, coached by Wayne Ryder feature players from RTRFM, ABC Perth, The West Australian, WA Government and local member for South Metro Brad Pettitt.

Both teams will also be wearing a specially designed Indigenous jumper designed by Wayne Ryder.

To pay tribute to Gunditjmara/Bundjalung singer-songwriter Archie Roach AM and his extraordinary musical and charitable contributions, this year’s theme is LET LOVE RULE – the title taken from his seventh studio album and song of the same name.

The Reclink Community Cup event itself is an incredibly fun day of family-friendly entertainment, the Newshounds vs Bandgropers football match itself augmented by not just live music but also food, drinks and a relaxed atmosphere that firmly emphasises love, team spirit and community.

Proceeds from this fundraising event go to Reclink Australia’s life-changing programs. Reclink’s structured sport and recreation programs improve life outcomes for those experiencing mental illness, family violence, homelessness, social isolation, gambling harm, unemployment, drug, and alcohol rehabilitation and more.

“Every day, across Australia, the incredible Reclink team is running community sport and recreation programs for people in our community who need it most. The Reclink program has been proven to work – improved physical health, improved mental health, and greater social inclusion for participants.”
– DAVE WELLS (CEO, Reclink Australia)

It’s never been easier to make a difference. Just relax and enjoy family entertainment, live music and of course the big game at Fremantle Oval on 8 October, bouncedown at 1pm. It’s sure to be a fun day out where community is the winner!

Tickets are on sale now through Oztix or communitycup.com.au/fremantle

To learn more about Reclink and to donate, visit reclink.org

The Cup is supported by a raft of volunteers and partners to make the event possible, including MEAA, Gage Roads, City of Fremantle, Notre Dame University, Ability Action Australia, Matchless Music, CCA Productions and Minute Man Press Balcatta.

Plus team sponsors Varsity and Clancy’s Fish Pub, Fremantle.