Green day for top Blue

Friday, 4 June 2010

The Herald Sun
By: Chris de Kretser and Daryl Timms

Carlton captain Chris Judd earned his money yesterday in his twin ambassadorial roles.

Judd joined Climate Change Minister Penny Wong to launch a new AFL initiative urging clubs to go green on ground sustainability.

Judd also announced Carlton's "Green Game'' against Melbourne at the MCG tomorrow, when supporters will be encouraged to make a positive pledge to the environment.

And to coincide with World Environment Day, the Auskick teams will be kicking goals through recycling bins instead of posts.

Earlier, Judd joined Melbourne Victory captain Kevin Muscat and Australian netballer Laura Geitz to film a commercial encouraging people to play sport.

The campaign by confectioner Mars will give the public chances to win one of 30,000 footy, soccer, netball and rugby league balls.

"We're just trying to encourage all people to keep an active lifestyle and get involved in all codes of sport,'' Judd said.

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