It's time to RUCK and ROLL!!!

Now in its 14th year, the Sacred Heart Mission Community Cup is an annual charity football match between some of Melbourne’s best musicians – the Espy Rockdogs – and the Megahertz, made up of announcers from community radio stations 3RRR and PBS FM (including the exceptionally unfit author of this very blog).

While the degree of skill on display at the game is more laughable than laudable, the annual match is a triumph of community spirit and participation, and raises more than $70,000 annually for St Kilda’s Sacred Heart Mission, which provides vital assistance for people who are homeless or living in poverty. In 2005 the 15 000 at the cup raised an astonishing $104 000 - let's see if we can beat that this year, shall we?!

As well as the on-field talent, the off-ground entertainment features live performances by bands including Mach Pelican and The RocKwiz Orchestra, with special guests. Come on down to the Junction Oval, point and laugh at my skinny white legs, hang out with your friends, and do your bit for charity on what has become an amazing event, and an unmissable day on the Melbourne calendar.

Sacred Heart Mission Community Cup XIII @ Junction Oval, St Kilda, Sunday June 24. Gates open 10.30am, bands from 11am, $5 entry, no BYO, fully catered. Dog, kid and goat friendly.