The EJ Whitten Foundation and the AFL have today announced that former Western Bulldogs skipper Luke Darcy will once again pull on the boots for this September’s Legends game, this time as captain of All Stars, while Jonathan Brown will lead Victoria.

The EJ Whitten Legends game is now in its 22^nd year will be played on Friday, September 1 at Etihad Stadium,

Both Darcy and Brown have a long list of AFL accolades; Darcy an All Australian player and Leigh Matthews trophy winner (2002), a Charles Sutton Medallist and South Australian team representative, while Brown is a three-time club best and fairest winner, two-time All Australian (2007 and 2009) and three-time AFL premiership player with the Brisbane Lions.

Darcy said he is excited to captain the All Stars for the first time and to pull on the boots again to raise awareness for men’s health.

“The Chemist Warehouse EJ Whitten Legends Game is a great opportunity for some of footy’s greats to come together and support the EJ Whitten Foundation,” Darcy said.

“The All Stars team is looking strong this year; we have pulled together some of the best retired players from around the country,”

“I don’t want to reveal too much yet but it is safe to say some of the biggest names in AFL are on our list and we’re ready to take on Browny’s Vics.”

Brisbane Lions great Jonathan Brown is looking forward to leading the Victorian team again this year after their nail-biting victory in 2016.

“We snatched victory in an epic kick off after the siren last year and I’m confident we can take home the title again this year,” Brown said.

“Darce better watch out, we have some absolute greats lining up for Victoria, including premiership players, All-Australians and AFL Hall of Famers.”

Executive Director of the EJ Whitten Foundation, Ted Whitten is thrilled to be partnering with Chemist Warehouse for the 2017 Legends Game.

“The Chemist Warehouse EJ Whitten Legends Game provides a great opportunity to inspire men to take a leadership position with their friends and families in regards to their general health and wellbeing,” Whitten said.

“Through the Foundations ‘Time to Test’ community awareness campaign more men are now encouraging each other to manage their health and engage in conversation together resulting in an increase in annual health and prostate checks when reaching 50 years of age.”

For more information on the EJ Whitten Foundation click here, and for details around the Western Bulldog’s Sons of the West men’s health program click here.