E. J. Whitten Legends Game
The E. J. Whitten Legends Game was an annual charity all-star Australian rules football match played in Australia. Retired star players were reunited, along with selected non-footballing celebrities, in a State of Origin interstate game between Victoria and a composite side known as the All-Stars. The game was contested annually from 1996 to 2019 and played under Superules.
Victoria
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| Sport | Australian rules football |
|---|---|
| Type | Charity event |
| First meeting | 1996 |
| Latest meeting | 2019 |
| Broadcasters | Seven Network (as at 2019) |
| Statistics | |
| Most wins | Victoria (12) |
| Largest victory | All-Stars – 24 points (2015) |
| Largest goal scoring | Victoria, All-Stars – 275 points (2019) |
| Longest win streak | Victoria – 3 games (2012–2014) |
| Current win streak | Victoria – 1 game (2019) |
Originally a sporting contest attracting interest from spectators, in later years it became a form of sports entertainment. Despite increasing celebrity appearances, scripting and manipulated outcomes, increasing efforts to entertain a television audience were met by dwindling crowds and public interest.
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