Once a Burner, always a Burner

Legends Cup

Once a year, past Burners pull the boots back on and take on today's squad at Howard Dawson Reserve. Played for the club in any decade? This one's for you.

What is the Legends Cup?

The Legends Cup is the club's annual past players day. A Legends FC side made up of former Burners from every era takes on the current squad at Howard Dawson Reserve, with the Legends Cup trophy on the line.

We started it in 2024 to honour the people who built the club and to bring past and present players together. Swinburne has been going since 1977, and the Legends Cup gives everyone who's worn the shirt a reason to come back and meet the current squad.

It's grown into one of the biggest days on our calendar: a family day with a kids' game at half-time, face painting, music, a canteen and BBQ, then food and drinks at the Elgin Inn. It also raises money for the club.

Two young fans in Swinburne FC kits watching from the sideline — The next generation of Burners

2024First Legends Cup
3 from 3Legends FC wins so far
100+at the first one

Save the date

4th Annual Legends Cup

Sat 7 Aug 2027Pending confirmation with St Kevin's

1pm kick-offHoward Dawson Reserve

From 5pmFood and drinks at the Elgin Inn

Past players against today's Burners, or whatever teams we can scrape together. All ages and fitness levels. Bring the family.

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Past Legends Cups

2026

3rd Annual Legends CupLegends FC 1-0

The Legends made it three from three.

2025

2nd Annual Legends CupLegends FC 2-0

A big day on and off the pitch on 28 June. John Pesutto MP and Boroondara Deputy Mayor Victor Franco presented the trophy. Read the story

2024

The first Legends CupLegends FC 2-1

More than a hundred people at HDR on 6 July. Michael Mandaradoni scored for today's side, Christian Safko and Joel Kleber for the Legends. Read the story

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