DODDIE’S three sons will be captaining the teams in a 7-a-side charity match at the Greenyards tonight. (Friday April 8 2022)
Many stars of the game will be demonstrating their skills under the floodlights while fundraising for my name’5 Doddie Foundation.
The sides will be split into ‘legends’ and Melrose ‘originals’.
Legends captained by Angus and Ben Weir will include: David Hilton,Fergus Thompson, Scott Lawson, Rob Vickers, Opeta Palapoi, Ally Hogg, Allan Bateman, Aled Brew, Martin Roberts, Freddie Tuilagi, Sam Tui`tupau, Iwan Tukalo, Tom Varndell.
Melrose ‘Originals’ Squad captained by Hamish Weir will include: Rowen Shepherd, Craig Joiner, Adam Roxburgh, Andy Turnbull, Graeme Aitchison, Callum Anderson, Jamie Murray & Allan Dodds.
Kick-off is 7.30pm and tickets are £10. All proceeds will go to Doddie’s charity with the ultimate aim of ending Motor Neuron Disease.
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