Showcase SA are excited to be hosting a Gather Round Lunch again in 2026.
Step into the excitement of the ‘Festival of Footy’ in South Australia with Showcase SA’s exclusive Gather Round Lunch. This is your chance to create meaningful connections within the business community while immersing yourself in the spirit of the 2026 AFL Gather Round.
Hearing from legendary AFL players and experts including Brad Ebert, Ebony Marinoff and Shane Crawford.
Ticket price includes a 2-course lunch and 3-hour beverage package. Gold and Platinum members can utilise one ticket from their membership allocation.
Individual tickets are available for $180 (+gst) or a Table of 10 for $1,800 (+gst)
VIP Tickets are available for $230 (+gst)
VIP tickets include priority seating, and an additional 30 minutes of networking prior to the event with the keynote speakers, sponsors and other VIP guests (Showcase SA Gold and Platinum Members will automatically receive this VIP upgrade).
Shane Crawford is a former AFL player who spent 16 seasons with Hawthorn Football Club, playing 305 games and winning the 2008 Premiership. He was Hawthorn captain in 1999, a Brownlow Medallist, four-time All Australian, three-time International Rules representative, and four-time Hawthorn Best & Fairest winner.
Following his playing career, Crawford transitioned into media, working across Channel Nine and Channel Seven on programs including The Footy Show, Today, Australian Ninja Warrior, Dancing with the Stars and House of Wellness. He is an ambassador for Breast Cancer Network Australia and has raised significant funds through long-distance charity challenges. Crawford is also a published author, brand ambassador, keynote speaker and MC.
Ebony Marinoff is an AFLW midfielder who has played for the Adelaide Crows since being selected as the club’s first pick in the inaugural AFLW Draft in 2016. She was a standout in the league’s inaugural 2017 season, earning All-Australian honours and winning the NAB Rising Star award, before leading the competition for tackles in 2018.
Marinoff is a triple AFLW Premiership player with Adelaide (2017, 2019, 2022 Season Six) and has been a consistent top performer across the competition. Her accolades include four Club Champion awards (2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025), the Showdown Medal (2024), AFLCA AFLW Champion Player of the Year (2024), and multiple All-Australian selections.
In 2024, Marinoff was appointed Adelaide co-captain alongside Sarah Allan and produced a career-best season, winning the AFLW Best and Fairest after leading the competition in disposals and pressure metrics. She continued as co-captain in 2025 and became the first Adelaide player to win the Club Champion award four times.
Brad Ebert is a former AFL midfielder who played for West Coast and Port Adelaide, debuting in 2008 after being recruited from West Coast. Known for his endurance, contested work and no-nonsense style, Ebert was one of Port Adelaide’s most consistent and courageous performers.
After returning to Port Adelaide ahead of the 2012 season, Ebert played all 22 games, recorded 504 disposals, kicked 17 goals, won the Fos Williams Medal as the club’s best team man, and led the club’s Brownlow Medal count. He served as Port Adelaide vice-captain from 2013 and remained a key contributor across midfield, defence and forward roles.
Across the 2012–2017 period, Ebert regularly ranked among the club’s top performers for disposals, clearances, contested possessions and tackles, including a career-high 40 disposals in 2014. He polled consistently in the Brownlow Medal, averaged over 23 disposals in multiple seasons, and was widely recognised for his physicality, work rate and team-first approach.
Following his playing career, Ebert transitioned into leadership and business roles. He is currently General Manager of Coaching at Phillips Coaching and Managing Director of Hey Diddle Wines.
At the event we will have various sponsorship opportunities available starting from just $1,000 (+gst) for you to showcase your organisation.
To express your interest in Sponsorship opportunities fill in the form below, or for more information contact the Showcase SA team on (08) 8366 2238 or at info@showcasesa.com.au.
If you’re interested in donating any goods or services to be used in a charity raffle, auction or goodie bags, simply complete the form below to get involved and help make a difference.
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