You're Invited to Take a Stand Against Cancer
Experience an action-packed morning launching the 2025 Peter Mac Cup.
Traditional rivals Collingwood Football Club and Carlton Football Club will come face-to-face ahead of the 30th Peter Mac Cup - the longest-running charity match in AFL history.
These two Victorian powerhouses will unite to take a stand against cancer and support groundbreaking research at Peter Mac.
Join us as sports broadcaster Sarah Jones sits down with Collingwood great, Anthony Rocca, to discuss his cancer journey. Then, coaches and leaders from both sides will take to the stage and share exclusive insights ahead of their Round 4 clash.
Venue: Members’ Dining Room, MCG
Level 2 – Members Reserve
Time: 7:00am – 9:00am
Dress code: Business attire
Thank you to our Silver Sponsor of the Peter Mac Cup Breakfast: Community Bank Strathmore
Our Speakers
Anthony Rocca
Anthony Rocca is a former Collingwood and Sydney Swans player whose AFL career spanned 15 years. Debuting in 1998, he played 242 AFL games and kicked 415 goals. He spent the majority of his career at Collingwood, where he was a four-time leading goal kicker and played in the 2002 and 2003 Grand Finals. A loving husband and father-of-two, Anthony completed his sixth and final round of chemotherapy treatment for non-Hodgkins lymphoma in late 2024 and is now in remission.
“I’m looking forward to sharing my journey with cancer at the upcoming Peter Mac Cup Breakfast and discussing the Collingwood/Carlton rivalry.” – Anthony
Sarah Jones
Sarah Jones is a highly respected and popular TV host with over two decades of experience in the industry. She is known for her trailblazing role as the first female to host an AFL match on television and the first female to host a final, paving the way for women in sport. Sarah joined FOXTEL in 2001 and has since covered a range of major sporting events, including The Ashes, Melbourne Cups, World Swimming Championships, and The Commonwealth Games. She is one of FOX Footy’s much loved hosts and regularly spearheads the coverage for marquee matches.
THANK YOU
We are immensely grateful to Collingwood Football Club and Carlton Football Club for their enduring passion and commitment. The support of these two proud Victorian AFL clubs gives hope to all people affected by cancer.
Auction Items
Carlton Football Club Experience
Get a behind the scenes look at Carlton’s fully integrated, state-of-the-art AFL and AFLW facilities at Ikon Park with a special tour for up to 10 people. You will also receive 4x reserved seats to a Carlton home game in the 2024 AFL season and a 2024 team signed guernsey.
Kindly donated by Carlton Football Club
Value: Priceless
Collingwood Football Club Experience
You and up to 10 people will receive a special guided tour of the Collingwood Football Club’s iconic headquarters at Olympic Park – the AIA Centre. You will also receive 4x reserved seats to a Collingwood home game in the 2024 AFL season and a 2024 team signed guernsey.
Kindly donated by Collingwood Football Club
Value: Priceles
PETER MAC CUP BREAKFAST 2024 GALLERY
