Life member and former Fitzroy full-back Laurie Serafini will be the guest speaker at our pre-game lunch on Saturday 12 August at Brunswick Street Oval.

Laurie, who played 146 games for Fitzroy FC, was club vice-captain from 1981-1983, represented the Big V on three occasions, and served on the Brisbane Lionsboard for 14 years, is a regular visitor for BSO and loves to tell a story or two about his time in footy and beyond.

Now a senior consultant

for recruitment firm the Slade Group, Laurie has an extensive business background, having spent over 25 years in sales and marketing. He specialises in

recruiting in the consumer, retail and sport sectors.

For the last 15 years, Laurie has also had his own consultancy, working with senior executives and teams around high level pitching and presenting. His clients include the AFL, Bupa, Hyundai, Village and ANZ Bank.

Along with his wife, Laurie is also developing townhouses at Balmoral Quay development in Geelong.

Laurie is an Ambassador for the EJ Whitten Foundation, raising awareness of mens health issues. Part of the funds raised at the lunch will be donated to the Foundation.

There will be plenty to talk about!

BOOK HERE for lunch on the 12th.