Here is an exciting and rare opportunity for one lucky Bomber fan to toss the coin at the Round 13, Saturday 18 June clash between Essendon and North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium. The lucky winner will also have the chance to meet Australian cricket superstar, Ricky Ponting, and be his special guest at the 2011 Boxing Day Test.

Essendon is auctioning this special opportunity with all proceeds to be donated to the Ponting Foundation in support of its work with the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.
 
 
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to join the captains and umpires for the Round 13 coin toss, as well as meeting cricket champion Ricky Ponting and being part of the 2011 Boxing Day crowd.

This item comes complete with:

- One person to toss the coin before the Essendon v North Melbourne match on 18 June.

- Two people to be guests of the Ponting Foundation in the Chairman’s function on 18 June.

- Private meet and greet with Ricky Ponting in the lead up (on or around 24 December) to the 2011 Boxing Day Test against India at the MCG.

- Two premium reserved tickets to one day (Boxing Day) as Ricky’s personal guest.

This item is part of broader fundraising activity being undertaken by the Ponting Foundation on Saturday 18 June – make sure you have a chance to win a trip for two to Tasmania by donating a gold coin to Ponting Foundation collectors on the concourse area of Etihad Stadium.

The auction closes at 2pm on Friday 17 June, 2011. The successful bidder will be advised by telephone.