page_title: E. J. Whitten Legends Game
section_title: 2008
hierarchical_section_title: E. J. Whitten Legends Game / Matches / 2008
caption_attribution_description: Hamish and Andy mucking around early in the 2008 EJ Whitten Game.
context_page_description: The E. J. Whitten Legends Game is an annual charity Australian rules football All-star game, where retired star players are reunited, along with selected non-footballing celebrities, in a State of Origin interstate game, between Victoria and the All Stars.
context_section_description: 2008's game was held on 1 July 2008 at the Telstra Dome. Celebrity players included radio comedy duo Hamish & Andy, with Hamish playing for the All Stars and Andy playing for Victoria. Andy managed to score 2 goals, while Hamish scored a spectacular goal, shaving the ball off the outside of his boot to trickle in for a goal.  Bryan Strauchan made his second appearance for Victoria and kicked 3 goals. Underbelly star Rodger Corser made his debut for Victoria.
  Chris Connolly coached the Victorian team and Neale Daniher coached of the All Stars.
  Darryl White, the former Brisbane defender, won the best on ground award.
caption: Hamish Blake (centre) and Andy Lee (right) were celebrity players in the 2008 match.
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