Raffle good for local footy

IN LESS than a week, a local sports club has raised close to $2,000, as part of one of Australia’s best-known raffles for grassroots teams.

The Darley Football Netball Club is currently taking part in the Toyota Good For Footy Raffle, and is aiming to raise $10,000 for replacement of equipment, and gym works.

At the time of writing, the club has raised $1,810 – placing it 9th in Australia for the most money raised.

DFNC President Mark Shelly said he had been blown away by the support from the community.

“Like anything, it’s been a fantastic response from the community,” Mr Shelly said.

“I think when the community see that the funds are coming back to the club, it’s clearly a win-win for someone entering a major raffle with over $290,000 worth in prizes, but at the same time knowing every ticket they buy is supporting their local club.

“People anywhere in Australia can purchase tickets…I’ve had family in Far North Queensland that have even bought tickets.”

Mr Shelly said the raffle was a real win-win, and encouraged clubs across Moorabool Shire to get involved in the future.

“It’s so simple it’s not funny. Any club in Australia can register, and the proceeds go straight to the club,” he said.

“The process is so simple for any club that’s wanting to raise any level of funds. It’s $5 a ticket, and there’s a small processing fee, but all the ticket sales themselves go directly to the clubs.”

The Toyota Good For Footy Raffle will

close for entries on 9 September and be drawn on 13 September, with prizes ranging

from a 2024 Toyota Kluger worth more than $64,000, to a coaching clinic with an

AFL star, and 20 General Admission tickets for next year’s AFL season.

For more information on the Toyota Good For Footy Raffle and to purchase tickets, visit www.toyotagoodforfooty.raffletix.com.au.