92.9 Triple M launches inaugural kick over the swan contest awarding $10,000

92.9 Triple M launched the inaugural Kick Over the Swan in spectacular fashion on Saturday. 10 contestants from local Perth football clubs congregated on the verge of the Swan River in the hopes of booting a Sherrin football the furthest distance to win $10,000.

Morning announcer, Angie Ayers hosted a live broadcast, whilst 92.9 Triple M Breakfast hosts Xavier Ellis and Michelle Anderson watched contestants attempt to kick the football across the iconic Western Australian landmark.

Ellis said: “I’ve kicked a few belters in my time playing AFL, but watching everyone boot the footy over the Swan River was truly awesome to watch!”

There were also a few familiar faces that showed up to have a kick in the Celebrity round, including Channel 7’s Ryan Daniels, former West Coast Eagles player, Andrew Embley, WAFL player, Hamish Brayshaw and Triple M’s Weekend Huddle presenter, Dani Shuey.

The winner was James King who kicked a 52 metres, scoring himself $5,000 and $5,000 for his club, Quinns Districts Football Club.

King said: “I’m stoked! I’m going to use the money to fix up the club’s kitchen, buy some new tele’s….and hopefully some beer taps as well!”

92.9 Triple M Content Director, Tim Arnold, said: “We are so proud to have launched an event that is uniquely Western Australian, supports the community and something Triple M hopes can become an annual footy tradition!”

The 10 contestants were:
Zane Illich – Manning Rippers
Tyson Rowling – Scarborough
Rob Goad – Sorrento Duncraig
Danielle Fagents – Carlisle Victoria Park
James King – Quinns District
Tim Lees – Mandurah
Liam Bradford – Roleystone
Louise Knitter – Kelmscott Women’s
Shaun Oates – Ballajura

92.9 Triple M’s Kick over the Swan will return in 2025.