This April, an exclusive lunch hosted by Showcase SA is bringing three footy legends to Adelaide, giving footy fans and business professionals the chance to come together over SA’s booming footy culture.
The lunch will kick off the footy festival on Friday April 10 at Observatory 23 from 11.30am to 3pm with an all-star panel of AFL stars, including former AFL player Shane Crawford, AFLW midfielder Ebony Marinoff and Brad Ebert, former AFL midfielder.
Shane Crawford spent a whopping 16 seasons with Hawthorn Football Club, playing 305 games and winning the 2008 Premiership. He was their captain in 1999, a Brownlow Medallist and four-time Hawthorn best and fairest winner.
Following his football career, he then transitioned into media, working across Channel Nine and Channel Seven on programs including The Footy Show, Today, Australian Ninja Warrior and Dancing with the Stars.
Images via Ebony Marinoff instagram
He’ll be joined by Adelaide Crow, Ebony Marinoff who has been with the club since its inaugural AFLW draft in 2016. Marinoff is a triple AFLW Premiership player with Adelaide and has been a consistent top performer across the competition.
In 2024, Marinoff was appointed Adelaide co-captain and had a career-best season, winning the AFLW best and fairest after leading the competition in disposals and pressure metrics.
Images via Brad Ebert instagram
Last but certainly not least, former Port and West Coast player, Brad Ebert is making his way to the lunch with Marinoff and Crawford. Making his debut in 2008 after being recruited from West Coast, Ebert was one of Port Adelaide’s most consistent and courageous performers. He served as Port Adelaide vice-captain from 2013 and remained a key contributor across midfield, defence and forward roles.
Across the 2012–2017 period, Ebert regularly ranked among the club’s top performers for disposals, clearances, contested possessions and tackles, including a career-high 40 disposals in 2014. Following his playing career, Ebert transitioned into leadership and business roles. Currently, he acts as general manager of Coaching at Phillips Coaching and managing director of Hey Diddle Wines.
VIP tickets are available for $230, with priority seating and a 30-minute networking session with speakers, sponsors and other VIP guests before the event kicks off. If you’re a Showcase SA Gold or Platinum member, you’ll automatically receive a VIP upgrade to rub shoulders with some of the games best.
Tickets to the lunch include a two-course lunch and a three-hour beverage package and tickets aren’t limited to Showcase SA members, meaning anyone with a love for footy can be part of it. Showcase SA are helping raise money for the Women’s and Children’s hospital foundation through this event.
Showcase SA is a business community of likeminded people who breakdown the barriers to doing business in SA, connecting small businesses to large scale organisations and government.
To find out more information and how Showcase SA can connect your business contact [email protected] or visit www.showcasesa.com.au.
When: Friday April 10th from 11.30am to 3.00pm
Where: Observatory 23
Price: Individual tickets $180 (+gst)
Table of 10 $1,800 (+gst)
VIP tickets are available for $230 (+gst)
For more info and to get your tickets, click here.
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