MELBOURNE is proud to announce that it has signed Bendigo Bank on as its new Official Banking Partner.

Melbourne Football Club Chief Commercial Officer George de Crespigny said the club was delighted with the new agreement, which will see Bendigo Bank become the Presenting Partner Melbourne’s annual Business of Sport Luncheon.

"Bendigo Bank and the Melbourne Football Club share more than their 159-year histories, having both been founded in 1858. Both are community-focussed organisations, striving for excellence and who are looking to the future. Bendigo Bank is an important addition to our commercial partner portfolio and we look forward to establishing a long-term relationship,” de Crespigny said.

Bendigo Bank Head of Consumer Banking, Nick Carter said: “Bendigo Bank is pleased to have partnered with Melbourne Football Club for 2017. Strong traditional organisations are a good fit for a bank and of course both our organisations have a rich Victorian history, but play hard on the national stage. Strategically, we look forward to further developing this new relationship and leveraging new markets and business opportunities.”