Supporting grass roots Melbourne based charities since 1997

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Supporting grass roots Melbourne based charities since 1997

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28 Years

Founded in 1997, The Commentators Club pre dates Facebook, Instragam and iPhones!

Supporting Charity

Every year a new 'Grass Roots' Melbourne based charity is chosen.

8,000 Entertained

Your guests came, they were entertained, you grew your relationships and all for a good cause.

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$500,000+ Raised

We have raised a lot of money - thanks to you!

28 Years

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Charity Partner

Every year a new 'Grass Roots' Melbourne based charity is chosen.

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We continue to support grass roots Melbourne based charities.

Held on the Thursday before the AFL Grand Final ...

the final two teams battling it out for the ultimate prize in Football ...

the Commentators Club holds its annual luncheon in honor of the great game...

and, to help those more vulnerable in our community.

Since 1997 the tradition of the Commentators Club, is to raise funds for a grass roots Melbourne based charity..

and over this time we have raised close to half a million dollars...

and, helped out over 20 very deserving charitible organisations.

But we could not do this without support from our guests and sponsors.

Please continue to support us, to support them...

7,500 Guests Entertained

Your guests came, they were entertained, you grew your relationships and all for a good cause.

$500,000 Raised

We have raised a lot of money over the years - thanks to you!

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Tickets for the 2026
Commentators
Club Luncheon on sale soon!

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Who will be behind the world famous Commentators Club microphones this year?

MARK GOAL

RICHO!

One of the AFL’s elite forwards.

Nothing else need be said. No further introduction necessary than RICHO!

SCOOP SCOOP

Whateley

We are excited to introduce legendary media personality and renowned AFL reporter Gerard Whateley to the stage at this years Luncheon.

HARDY HAHA

Dan Connell

Get ready to laugh!

An acclaimed Australian comedian renowned for his lively performances. With a rich history of shows from comedy festivals to television appearances, Dan has a knack for connecting with audiences through humor. As a star on 'Have You Been Paying Attention?', he brings his quick wit and charm to the forefront.

LA LA LA LAA

Mike Allen

Commentators Club regular Mike Allen is back again as our music man, entertaining us with covers of our favourite tunes. Producing awesome music for over 20 years now, Mike was a member of the all-conquering band Things of Stone & Wood – with numerous Top 40 hits and an ARIA award.

2026 Talent Line Up

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2026 Partners

A massive thanks to our event Partners in 2026 who's support helps us achieve our goals to put on a professional and entertaining event, and to raise a meaningful donation for a Melbourne-based grass roots charity.

Premier Partner

Major Partners

Charity Partner

Announcement coming soon!

2025 Premier Partner

Long term friend of The Commentators Club, AGL is once again our Premier Partner

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2025 Major Partners

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