Melbourne Cup 2010  
  
In the lead up to the 2010 Melbourne Cup, GRV's ambassadors played an active role in promoting the event on Melbourne Radio Station
SEN 1116.
Click on the links below to hear their interviews with host Mark Fine:
         
JONATHAN BROWN - TUE 16 NOV

LISTEN - Part 1
LISTEN - Part 2
  BIANCA CHATFIELD - MON 15 NOV

LISTEN
  ARCHIE THOMPSON - WED 17 NOV

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ABOUT GRV'S AMBASSADORS...        
         
         
 JONATHAN BROWN    BIANCA CHATFIELD    ARCHIE THOMPSON
         
Sport: Australian Rules Football [AFL]

Honor Roll:
  • Captain Brisbane Lions FC
  • 3 Time Premiership Player
  • All-Australian Representative
  Sport: Netball

Honor Roll:
  • Australian Diamonds Team Member
  • Co-Captain Melbourne Vixens
  • 5 Time Premiership Player
 

Sport: Soccer [A-League]

Honor Roll:

  • Melbourne Victory Marquee Striker
  • Australian Socceroos Member
  • Olympic & FIFA World Cup Representative

Highly respected and widely regarded as one of the league's most dominat players, Jonathan Brown's strength, skill & courage has drawn him admiration from the football comunity at large. 

One of the most decorated players in the sport, Brown has been awarded nearly every honor possible including, 3 Premierships, MVP Awards, All Australian honors as well as capataining the Big V in the last State of Origin match.

Jonathan has also been involved with greyhounds from a very young age having been born into the Mugavin family. A well known greyhound family from Warrnambool, Jonathan admits greyhound racing is in his veins.
 


 

With more than 10 years experience at the elite international level, Bianca is one of netballs strongest competitors.

A natural leader, Bianca is co-captain of the Melbourne Vixens and was named 'Player of the Finals Series' in the team's 2009 Premiership.

The champion goal keeper also has 45 Test for the Diamonds, including a Gold Medal at the World Championship in 2007 and Silver Medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. 

At 189cm [6ft 2in] Bianca is an imposing force on the court and is revered as one of the best defenders in the world.   


 

Star striker for the Melbourne Victory, Archie Thompson has also represented his country with the Australian Socceroos.

Unfortunatley injured in the lead up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Archie has been lucky enough to represent his country in the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, as well as the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Etching his place in Australian football history, Archie is famous for scoring five goals against Adelaide United in the 2007 A-League Grand Final, as well as a World Record 13 goals for Australia against American Samoa in a 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

Archie also began his career with Nethanland powerhouse PSV Eindhoven in 2006.

Jonathan on Greyhound Racing... 

"I've got a family background in greyhound racing and love the thrill and excitement it offers. The way in which these placid creatures can reach speeds of around 70 kilometres an hour is amazing."

  Bianca on Greyhound Racing...

"I enjoy the speed and colour of greyhound racing and while I'm new to the sport something that has struck me straight away is its professionalism. Like netball it is a very fast growing sport."

  Archie on Greyhound Racing... 

"I've never had anything to do with greyhounds up until now and I can't believe how gentle yet athletic they are. I'm really enjoying going to the races to watch them run."


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