State of Origin: South Australia vs Victoria

[Tredrea]

Having been given the site ok to advertise an event that I have been heavily involved with organising, I've taken the opportunity to do so.

The Maronite Catholic Community of South Australia will play host to a contingent of Victorian Maronites who will be coming over during the Adelaide Cup long weekend. The Maronite Church is a member of one of the Syriac Eastern Catholic Churches, with a heritage reaching back to Maron in the early 5th century in Lebanon.

The football match has been part of an initiative to get South Australian and Victorian Maronite youth together and involved in Australian culture and what better way to do it through one of our greatest aspects, SPORT!
After almost 11 years the community decided to reignite the State of Origin concept which was first played in the late 80's between the two states. The tally currently stands at 4-2 Victoria's way.

When: March 8th 2009
Where: Thebarton Oval
Time: 12:00pm first bounce
Cost: Gold Coin Donation

There will be a Post-match Function starting at 7pm sharp hosted at our Maronite Church Hall. The evening will include a Lebanese banquet and Mezze, grand auction, raffles, DJ, plus a special guest appearance from comedy sensation Anthony Salame (From Lebanon with Love/Pizza, 2009 Melbourne Comedy Festival and Adelaide Fringe). SANFL and AFL personalities will be present throughout the event.

**To keep in with site rules, I ask that if anybody is interested in buying a ticket to the function that they privately message or email me at maronitesoo@hotmail.com**

All proceeds made at the ground and aftermatch function will go directly to the Maronite Youth League (MYL) and the McGuiness McDermott Foundation.

If you have any questions regarding the event please ask, and I will answer them for you. With you guys being some of the most passionate South Australian Football fans, I urge you to come out to Thebbie and cheer on South Australia!

[mick]

Tredders are you any relation to Robin Tredrea? I was at school with him in the late 60s and eraly 70s.

[Tredrea]

Tredders are you any relation to Robin Tredrea? I was at school with him in the late 60s and eraly 70s.

Sure am Mick, he is my unlce and my dad is Joseph who also went to Blacks.

Not a bad memory you got there Mick to fill in the gaps.

[mick]

Tredders are you any relation to Robin Tredrea? I was at school with him in the late 60s and eraly 70s.

Sure am Mick, he is my unlce and my dad is Joseph who also went to Blacks.

Not a bad memory you got there Mick to fill in the gaps.

Remember your Dad as well, he's a couple of years younger than me, Robin was in my class we catch up fairly infrequently (every couple of years or so) with others from the 1967 - 1972 era.

[Tredrea]

Just a reminder for those thinking about getting out there and supporting S.A.

Sunday, March 8th
Thebarton Oval

Gates open: 11:00am (Gold Coin Donation)
Players enter ground 11:25am
Formal proceedings: 11:45am (MC Welcome and Australian National Anthem)
Coin Toss: 11:55am
First Bounce: 12:00pm
Half time: Junior kids of the community compete in AusKick

Sausage sizzle and canteen will be available.
We hope to see a huge crowd out there supporting the community and our state.