Billy Brownless joining the AFL's best commentators to call Legends Game live and free on Seven and 7plus
Seven favourites Brian Taylor, Matthew Richardson, Rebecca Maddern and Andy Maher will feature, while popular footy personality and former AFL great, Billy Brownless, and arguably Australian football's most iconic boundary rider, Robert 'Dipper' DiPierdomenico, will join the team to keep viewers entertained.
More big names will be announced soon.
The much-anticipated State of Origin clash between Victoria and the All Stars is named in honour of football legend E.J Whitten, who passed away from prostate cancer 30 years ago.
The event aims to raise much needed awareness and funds for prostate cancer through the Australian Prostate Centre, a world-class prostate cancer hub that brings together the best in care, treatments and collaborative research for Australian men and their families.
Leading Victoria as captain is 7AFL expert commentator and Hawthorn legend, Luke Hodge, while AFL great and former 7NEWS Melbourne sport presenter, Tim Watson, will take the reins as coach.
Representing the All Stars as captain is 7AFL expert commentator and St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt, with Hawthorn icon and Seven's House of Wellness host Shane Crawford set to coach.
Superstar No.1 draft picks for the match include Gary Ablett Jnr for the Vics and Cyril Rioli for the All Stars.
Seven Network's head of AFL and sport innovation, Gary O'Keeffe, said the commentary team would add enormous value, fun and entertainment to the Legends Game.
'The Legends Game is a highlight on the AFL calendar and it will be great to see Brian Taylor, Matthew Richardson, Rebecca Maddern, Andy Maher, and Billy come together to bring viewers and footy fans all the excitement and action, live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport,' he said.
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Aussie men, with one in five estimated to be diagnosed in their lifetime.
Funds raised through the match will help support patient care and vital research collaborations at the Australian Prostate Centre.
The Australian Prostate Centre is part of the RULE Prostate Cancer not-for-profit charity.
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