Mooroopna players and staff came together with their Seymour counterparts in a show of solidarity.
Clubs from across the region came together to send a united message during the Goulburn Valley League (GVL) Say No to Violence Round.
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Players, supporters, officials and the entire GVL community at large were encouraged to wear their club colours with pride on the weekend of May 30, while adding a symbolic touch of orange.
Explaining the significance behind this gesture, the official GVL page on social media described how this would be a demonstration of solidarity between the clubs, transcending all divides.
“Orange is the colour of this important message, standing for respect, unity and a commitment to a game - and a community - free from violence,” they wrote.
The GVL has connected with The Orange Door (TOD) an organisation that helps people who are experiencing family violence, providing need support with the care and wellbeing of children and young people.
Before every senior football and netball match over weekend, players participated in a powerful pre-game moment by meeting in the middle to shake hands before play got underway.
“A simple gesture, with a strong message: ‘You Can’t Shake a Hand with a Closed Fist’, was the message from the GVL.
“By shaking hands with their opponent, they are also committing to calling out violence against women and children and are also contributing to a future free from violence.
Clubs from across the GVL sent out a powerful message in round eight.
“We must all lead by example and pave the way for a brighter, happier, and safer future for all.”
Both footballers and netballers from across the GVL took part in a social media video post ahead of round eight by lending their voices to the pledge, speaking the words “Say No to Violence” into the camera in a bid to raise awareness for the cause.
“Across the Goulburn Valley League, our clubs stand united with one clear message ‘Say No To Violence’,“ a representative for the league wrote.
“As part of this important round, we asked our clubs to share their voice and the response was incredible.
“Violence has no place in our game, our clubs or our community.”
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