Ladies With Legends AFL Champagne Breakfast

Thursday 25th September 2025, 7.15am-9.30am

The AFL Grand Final “Ladies with Legends” Champagne Breakfast, proudly presented by Women Leaders by the Circle, is a beloved annual event that brings together over 200 dynamic women from across sport, business, and government to honour the leadership, impact, and legacy of women in and around the game. From inspiring stories to unforgettable moments, this is your chance to be in the room with some of the AFL’s most influential women (and a few legendary men too), all sharing what the game has taught them about leadership, resilience, and rising to the occasion — on and off the field. Enjoy gourmet breakfast and bubbles, premium hospitality, and a high-energy crowd of like-minded leaders. You’ll experience meaningful conversations, behind-the-scenes stories, and unforgettable highlights from a line-up of powerhouse voices.

Proudly Supporting Beyond Blue, Shining a light on mental health and wellbeing in our sporting and wider communities.

Confirmed Guest Speakers:
We are excited to announce that the following guest speakers will be sharing their insights during a panel discussion:

  • The Hon. Linda Dessau AC CVO, Former Governor of Victoria, Founding Chair of Essendon Women's Network and former AFL Commissioner, Chair of Beyond Blue, Deputy Chair of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and Patron of Various Organisations
  • Abbey Holmes, Former Australian Rules Footballer Speaker
  • Kate Roffey AM, Former President of the Melbourne Football Club and Member of the AFL Women's Competition Committee, Current No.1 Ticket Holder for the Melbourne Football AFWL Program
  • Christine Holgate, Former Director, Collingwood Football Club and Community Foundation Board
  • Roberto 'Dipper' DiPierdomenico, Former Australian Rules Footballer

This is an invitation-only event. To register your interest, please contact noa.oziel@buscircle.com



Venue Information


Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jim Stynes Grill Room, East Melbourne, Victoria Australia

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