CHADSTONE TOYOTA SUPPORTS THE KNIGHTS

What makes Toyota Good for Footy?

X Through its Good For Footy program, Toyota is committed to helping grow Australian Football across the entire community.

And in 2023, Toyota is celebrating the fact $15 million has been raised through its Good For Footy and Cricket programs.

Local footy clubs partner with their local Toyota dealer and together they can fundraise through the Good for Footy Raffle.

Tickets are just $5 and the club gets to keep 100 per cent of the proceeds – plus there is the opportunity to win one of three new Toyotas!

In fact, there’s more than $250,000 in prizes up for grabs ... that’s a whole lot better than a sausage sizzle!

Just head to your local club’s good For Footy Raffle page to buy tickets.

Through Toyota’s Good For Footy program, more than 500 local clubs from every state and territory have benefited, including East Malvern Junior Football Club.

The East Malvern Junior Football Club, or the Knights, was originally part of the East Malvern Football Club (the Blue Knights) and was formed in 1927.

The junior teams played within the overall structure of the club, fielding teams from the under-9s to under-14s. To give the junior teams greater representation, a junior committee was formed late in 1984 for the start of the 1985 season.

Each year the Knights continue to grow. For the 2023 season, they have 790 registered players from under-8s to under-18s, playing across 35 teams.

The Knights are also very proud of their girls’ footy program, which comprises 30 per cent of the membership.

Another impressive figure is that almost 550 families are involved in the East Malvern Junior Football Club community.

The Knights’ mission is to provide kids a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which develops, promotes and encourages participation in Australian Football. They aim to develop young adults who show respect to others and integrity in all they do.

Chadstone Toyota has been incredibly committed to the East Malvern Junior Football Club and the two have enjoyed a great journey over the past couple of years.

“The Good For Footy nights at the club always bring a smile to the kids’ faces,” East Malvern Junior Football Club president Dugald McWilliams said.

“We are incredibly lucky to have such a generous sponsor in Chadstone Toyota to help us provide the best environment for our young members.”

Chadstone Toyota marketing manager Joy Chan said: “We support them through Toyota Good For Footy Legend initiative and the Good For Footy Raffle to help the club to generate some much-needed funds.”