The Geelong Cats will kick a goal for road safety when they meet St Kilda at Simonds Stadium on Sunday.
As part of the club’s Transport Accident Commission partnership, the round-13 encounter will encourage footy fans to put safety first when buying a new or used car.
Crash-test dummies will be part of pre-game activities that will put fans in the running for prizes including a trip to watch Geelong’s Gold Coast match, signed jumpers and a $500 Cats gift pack.
Cats star defender Andrew Mackie, who drives a five-star Ford Territory, said safety features should be top of mind when buying a new car.
“If you’re going to get behind the wheel you owe it to yourself and the people you care about to ensure you’re getting into the safest car possible,” Mackie said.
TAC chief executive officer Janet Dore said road trauma would be significantly reduced if everyone drove cars with the latest safety features.
“There’s a misconception that five-star safety features come with five-star price tags but the reality is there are safe and affordable used vehicles available in every car class,” Ms Dore said.
She urged readers to visit howsafeisyourcar.com.au before handing over a cheque for a new or used car.
Mackie this week met with young Cats fans Rafael Stojanovski, from St Mary’s Primary School, and Christian College’s Jackson Hanley, who will be the club’s round 13 mascots after winning a TAC competition rewarding safety at school crossings.
The competition was promoted in last week’s Independent.
