The side will be captained by young gun Travis Boak and feature the likes of Gavin Wanganeen, Kane Cornes, and Brendon Lade.
Troy Chaplin – who has been Chairman of Selectors – says there has been fierce competition for a place in the Power’s First XI.
“There are quite a few disappointed boys who have just missed out on a spot, but they’ll get their chance to participate one way or another with every player being present on the night,” Chaplin says.
“We’ll have a few tricks up our sleeve, and we urge all Power supporters to come along and give us their support as we raise funds for the bushfire appeal.”
Power skipper Dom Cassisi – who bowls right-handed and bats left-handed – said the Power’s opening attack is likely to be Jason Gillespie and Glenn Dawson.
“We’ll more than likely being throwing the new ball to Dizzy and the Cougar, and we’re looking forward to a bit of early damage being done there,” Cassisi said.
Dawson, who was drafted by the Power in November, broke Mike Hussey’s bat in the nets at Adelaide Oval last year (full story here and featured on PTV here).
In addition to all funds raised from Tuesday’s Twenty20 match, the gate-takings from the Power’s Family Day at Alberton tomorrow (Saturday 14 February) will be donated to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal. The Port Adelaide players have kick-started that fund by donating $5,000.
POWER FIRST XI
Travis Boak (captain)
Gavin Wanganeen
Jason Gillespie
Warren Tredrea
Troy Chaplin
Kane Cornes
Brendon Lade
Dom Cassisi
Daniel Motlop
Justin Westhoff
Glenn (‘The Cougar’) Dawson
BE THIS TEAM’S 12TH MAN You can be the Power's 12th man which includes receiving the full team outfit with your name printed on the back of the No 12 shirt, change with the team and sit on the boundary rope, field for the Power, framed copy of the official team photo, shirt signed by your teammates, four guests to the corporate sponsors function, and more.
Details: SA Footy’s Bushfire Bash for Cash
Tuesday, February 17, at AAMI Stadium
Gates open: 5pm. Game starts: 6.15pm
Entry is by donation (includes entry to the game and car parking)
Adult $ 10.00
Concession $ 5.00
Child (6 to 17 years) $ 5.00
(Children under 6 free)
Family (2 Adults and up to 4 Children) $ 20.00
Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com.au and by phone on 136 100. Ticketmaster have donated their fees to the Bush Fire Appeal. The above are all inclusive prices. Tickets will also be available from the nine SANFL Club Offices, the Main Administration Office at AAMI Stadium and the Adelaide and Port Adelaide Football Clubs. Remaining tickets will be available at the gate on the evening of the event.
