New Name on the Shield: Celebrating Our Footy Tipping Champions
🏉We have a new name on the shield!
The 2025 edition of our Footy Tipping Competition delivered a nail-biter right to the last bounce. Here’s the wrap-up, the winners, and why this tradition means so much to our team culture.
🏆 Podium Finishers
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1st – Lee Brown
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2nd – Jess Stokes
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3rd – Sharneel Pratap
What a finish! Our annual Footy Tipping Competition once again proved why a little friendly rivalry goes a long way. After months of calling the upsets, sweating through tight Saturday nights and comparing ladders on Monday mornings, we’ve crowned a brand-new champion. The final rounds were some of the most hotly contested we’ve seen, with the lead changing hands multiple times and the top four separated by the narrowest of margins.
Congratulations to Lee Brown, who edged ahead at the last hurdle to take first place by a whisker. Close behind was Jess Stokes, who kept the pressure on right to the line. And in a thrilling late surge, Sharneel Pratap jumped past Aaron in the very last round to secure third. The final weekend delivered exactly what we love about footy tipping — surprises, strategy and just a touch of heartbreak!
Beyond the bragging rights and the coveted shield, our tipping comp is about team culture. Each season brings new conversations across the warehouse and office, a few well-timed GIFs in the group chat, and plenty of light-hearted debate about who really knows their footy. Whether you’re a rusted-on supporter or just here for the vibes, tipping gives everyone a reason to connect during the week and celebrate (or commiserate) together after the games.
This year, participation was huge and the quality of tips was outstanding. We saw bold calls on underdogs that paid off, safe plays that kept people in the hunt, and the occasional Hail Mary that turned a round on its head. Several mid-season streaks tightened the race, and a couple of injury-shaken upsets reminded us that in footy — and in tipping — anything can happen.
A massive thank-you to everyone who took part, kept the ladders updated and brought enthusiasm week after week. Special shout-outs go to the newcomers who jumped in for the first time and to the die-hards who have been here since the beginning. The shield is getting crowded, and that’s exactly how we like it.
We’ll be rolling into next season with a few fun tweaks: earlier reminders before the Thursday-night bounce, some bonus-round challenges to reward underdog picks and a mid-season mini-prize to keep things spicy. If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, consider this your invitation to join. It’s easy to start, and you might surprise yourself — just ask this year’s podium!
Key Takeaways
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Close contests build connection — every tip becomes a conversation starter.
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Friendly competition boosts engagement across teams and locations.
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We’re refining the format to make next season even more fun and inclusive.
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