International Cup teams paraded at Telstra Dome
All 16 International Cup teams, including Team Asia, Team Africa
and Tonga who are competing in the Multicultural Challenge
matches attended the Telstra Dome last night to parade at half time in
front of over 49,000 spectators.
They were
treated to a great spectacle with Lance "Buddy" Franklin scoring his
100th goal in the first term and then thousands of adoring fans rushing
onto the ground to share in the experience.
At
half time the teams were introduced to the crowd and received a very
warm welcome before assembling in the centre of the ground, providing a
spectacle of their own in a sea of colours representing their countries.
As
they walked off the ground the crowd were treated to an impromptu song
and dance from the Tongans, which was another of the many highlights of
the night.
Brendan Fevola provided the final
highlight of the night kicking 7 goals in the second half and falling
only one goal short of the magical ton, giving all visiting nations
many great memories to take home.
All teams travel to Warrnambool to play in the third round of matches beginning on Monday at 11:00am.
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