Online bookmaker sportsbet and Newcastle are giving Knights fans the chance to have their personal Twitter handle emblazoned on the back of their favourite players jersey for the Novocastrians round 11 clash against the New Zealand Warriors at Mt. Smart Stadium on Sunday, 26 May.
The once in a lifetime experience will see fans twitter handles printed on the back of the Knights players jersey and broadcast to hundreds of thousands of rugby league lovers via Fox Sports. The lucky 17 fans will also get to keep the match worn jersey which will be signed by the Knights player.
“This is a first for Australian sport. Never before have fans had their personal twitter handles on the back of their favourite players jersey,” sportsbet.com.au’s Ben Hawes said.
“Fan engagement is central in today’s environment and this opportunity will not only allow fans to have dialogue over Twitter with their favourite player and club but all of their friends and family will see their twitter handle on TV.
“Imagine the buzz they’ll get when Akuila Uate crashes over for a try in the corner and their personal twitter handle is proudly on display for all too see!”
To enter, fans need to tweet @sportsbetcomau the name of their favourite Newcastle player and why they want their @Twitter handle on the jersey. They also need to include the hashtag #GotYourBack.
“We are pleased to be involved in such a unique competition with our partner sportsbet.com.au,” Knights CEO Matt Gidley said.
“It will provide a great opportunity for the Club and the players to interact with Members and supporters on our social platforms.”
Entries close at midnight on Sunday, 12 May.
