Purple Bombers Kick Off
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On the 30th of March 2015, the Purple Bombers were officially launched.
Hosted high above Melbourne in the offices of Herbert Smith Freehills at 101 Collins Street, over 150 people including Essendon player Brendon Goddard and Essendon’s CEO, Xavier Campbell, celebrated the birth of the second LGBTI inclusive fan club within AFL footy.
Purple Bombers President, Jason Tuazon-McCheyne gave an impassioned speech about his love of the Essendon Football Club, his experiences of homophobia and his vision of the AFL eventually becoming the national game for all people, equally.
This podcast includes all of the official speeches including:
- Jason Tuazon-McCheyne – President of Purple Bombers
- Xavier Campbell – CEO Essendon Football Club
- Brendan Goddard – Essendon Football Player
- David Ball – former President, Yarra Glenn Football & Netball Club
Dean Beck interviews the following people after the formal proceedings:
- Daniel Whitthaus – Author and LGBTI Youth Advocate
- Cassandra Hudson – Community Development Manager Netball Victoria
- David Ball – Father of Jason Ball
- Jade Gulliver – Purple Bombers founding member
You can become a member of the Purple Bombers online.
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