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QPS and ADF face Brisbane Roar

legends in ANZAC Day clash

Legacy was the winner as Brisbane “Along with Australians everywhere, we something bigger when Brisbane Roar
Roar legends were matched against gather to remember those who so bravely wanted to get involved and suggested we
the Australian Defence Force and served to defend Australia. take on the Legends.
Queensland Police Service (QPS) in the
ANZAC Day football game at Moreton “This football match is an example Senior Constable Dave Phillips from the
Daily Stadium. of strengthening relationships and I Boondall Tactical Crime Squad was one of
encourage you to use it as a time to think the officers who played in the match.
The game raised funds for the iconic about those who have served and who
Australia charity – Legacy – which is continue to serve.” “Playing against these legends is a dream
dedicated to supporting families of come true,” he said.
deceased and seriously injured veterans. Brisbane Roar Chief Executive Officer
David Pourre said he was thankful for the “These were the players I looked up to
District Officer for Moreton Police District, sacrifices made by our service men and when I was younger, so to play against
Superintendent John Hallam said there women. them in front of my kids is fantastic.”
were many ways to honour people who
have served and those who continue to “We are pleased to be supporting Legacy The QPS took on the Legends for the first
serve our country. this season for our ANZAC Day match,” he twenty minutes.
said.
“I was thrilled to be there with our ADF It was a tough battle but we were happy
colleagues for the friendly match with “Legacy is a great Australian charity and with our seven to two (losing) score line at
Brisbane Roar legends,” Superintendent the work they undertake is crucial for the interchange.
Hallam said. former Australian Defence Force members
and their families.” The army were much more confident
“Yesterdays game honoured the ANZAC and increased our score by one and only
spirit and helped our mates at Legacy Army coach Major Mark Strickland, who conceded one goal to the Legends.
provide a caring service through first met with Brisbane Roar about playing
emotional, social and financial support to a legends match in February 2019, a The final score was eight to three to the
families of Australian veterans.” month before COVID hit our shores, said Legends.
the game was three years in the marking.
Minister for Police and Corrective Services It was a fun filled day and great to team up
and Minister for Fire and Emergency “Having the QPS involved and the day with our army friends.
Services the Hon. Mark Ryan MP, who itself, made the three years very much
tossed the coin before play commenced, worthwhile,” he said. Thank you to our ANZACs and current
said Legacy had helped veterans’ families serving members of the ADF for your
after the loss or injury of a loved one for “I think it will live in the memory of most service.
nearly 100 years. forever.”
Our Aussie spirit lives on through our
“The game will help raise vital funds to Officer in Charge of Burpengary Station sporting codes, something
ensure the families of veterans do not Senior Sergeant Michelle Dodds, started instilled in us as kids.
suffer financially or socially after the death planning a match between the army
or injury of a loved one,” Minister Ryan and QPS which quickly morphed into Written by
said. Senior Constable Jo Arthur
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