Beer, blokes and whole lot of meat will fill Morwell’s Kernot Hall later this month for the sixth annual Latrobe’s Biggest Ever Blokes BBQ.
Raising awareness for prostate cancer and research into the deadly disease, the day will feature a range of guest speakers who are sure to please the average punter.
AFL journalist and football expert Mark ‘Robbo’ Robinson and North Melbourne premiership player David King will headline this year’s event on Friday, May 18.
Robinson is the chief football writer for the Herald Sun, host of AFL 360 with Gerard Whateley and expert comments man on Melbourne radio station 3AW – he’s also not scared to ask the hard questions.
King played 241 games for the Roos, including their 1996 and 1999 premierships, was named in the 1997/98 All Australian Team and now works for Fox Footy and the Herald Sun.
“Previous events have sold out so we encourage everyone to get a table of mates together to enjoy a great day out,” committee chair Ian Nethercote said.
“The Gippsland region has a mortality rate from prostate cancer 21 per cent higher than our city counterparts. The Latrobe event has funded research to find out why and raised awareness of this disease for local men.
“With the support of local businesses, both as sponsors and attendees on the day, the event has raised nearly $500,000 to support the fight against prostate cancer.”
The day will feature raffles, auctions, door prizes and the popular winner takes all table draw will also feature during the event.
Tables of 10 are $1200 which includes pre-lunch snacks, lunch, afternoon tea, beverages and an afternoon packed with entertainment.
Latrobe’s Biggest Ever Blokes BBQ will be held on Friday, May 18 at Kernot Hall from 11am to 4.30pm
Bookings for this year’s event are now open. Details and inquiries can be made by phoning 0412 747 476 or 0412 527 146 or email latrobebbq@lvexpress.com.au.
