ON TUESDAY, 18 September 2012, history was made when the Melbourne Football Club officially launched the Ron Barassi Bequest Society in the Jim Stynes Room at the MCG.

A select group of the Club’s longest serving members were honoured to attend this exclusive afternoon, hosted by Ron Barassi himself, alongside the ever entertaining Chris Connolly.

Barassi said he was extremely privileged to be involved, urging attendees to consider how they could assist the Club in years to come.

“I am really passionate about ensuring the future success of this great Club, and to see it return to its former glory,” he said.

Barassi explained that making a bequest to the Club provides another way of supporting the red and the blue family without impacting your present income, while making an incredible difference in the future.

“We want to be able to thank and acknowledge those who do wish to contribute now. This generosity towards the Club is invaluable and needs to be recognised,” he said.

Bequest societies are becoming increasingly common across the sporting industry, with several AFL clubs already having them in place.

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