Pat Cronin Foundation Round 2024


Published on Monday, April 29, 2024

The Northern Football Netball League is proud to once again be supporting the Pat Cronin Foundation across this weekend’s round of matches. 

The Pat Cronin Foundation Round is rapidly evolving into one of the Melbourne sporting calendar’s premier weekends.

This is when sport becomes more than just a game. Over 50,000 players in 2000 teams across five football/netball leagues in 80 locations are coming together in the pursuit of one mission – to end the Coward Punch.

From May 3-5 this year we’ll be making our presence felt, backed by a legion of supporters amounting to an MCG-size crowd of 100,000-plus.

What we’re asking clubs to do during the Pat Cronin Foundation Round

All clubs are encouraged to make a statement of support to end the Coward Punch.

As a simple gesture of respect we also ask that all players shake the hands of their opponents before and after each game.

Coaches are encouraged to talk to their players about the dangers and consequences of violence – including the Coward Punch – both on and off the field. To reinforce the message all players are asked to wear a yellow armband to remember Pat.

More information can be found at https://patcroninfoundation.org.au/pcf-round/

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