POSTED: Saturday October 10th 2009
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Olderoos Come Play! in World Masters

Some of Australia's most respected wearers of the green and gold have combined for this week's World Masters Games to form the 'Olderoos' and to show their support for Australia's bid for the 2018-2022 FIFA World Cup.

A 20 man ‘Olderoos’ squad was unveiled in Sydney today as they were presented with their limited edition ‘Come Play!’ playing strip.
 
The ‘Olderoos’ team includes some of Australia’s highest capped Qantas Socceroos, including three former captains in Charlie Yankos, Paul Wade and Alex Tobin.
 
With an impressive playing history, the ‘Olderoos’ have cumulatively made more than 400 ‘A’ international appearances for Australia and are looking forward to returning to the field. 
 
“We are delighted many of our former Qantas Socceroos are reuniting to compete in the World Masters Games,” said FFA CEO, Ben Buckley.
 
“Like the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000, the World Masters Games is yet another example of Australia’s ability to host a major international event,” he added.
 
More than 30,000 competitors are expected to take part in the World Masters Games with Football being the biggest participation sport.
It is an Octoberfest of football with current Qantas Socceroos set to play an international friendly match against the Netherlands on Saturday, followed by an AFC Asian Cup qualifier next Wednesday in Melbourne - while a 20 man ‘Olderoos’ squad will
 
The ‘Olderoos’ will wear limited edition Come Play! strip, to show their support for Australia’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2018 or 2022.
They were presented with their shirts by members of the current Qantas Socceroos squad and young footballers from around Sydney.

 
There is also a Come Play! exhibition at the Health and Lifestyle Expo at the Sydney Showground in the Dome until Sunday 11 October.
 
For more information about Australia’s bid to host the 2018-2022 FIFA World Cup, visit australia2018-2022.com.au.
 
OLDEROOS SQUAD
 
Qantas Socceroos appearances/goals
 
Player
   
A games (goals)
   
All games (goals)
   
Years
Francis Awaritefe
   
3 (1)
   
3 (1)
   
1993-1996
Bob Catlin
   
–
   
2 (0)
   
1990-1993
George Christopoulos
   
10 (1)
   
13 (1)
   
1978-1983
Oscar Crino
   
39 (6)
   
70 (12)
   
1981-1989
Alan Hunter
   
7 (0)
   
9 (1)
   
1986-1988
Graham Jennings
   
44 (0)
   
78 (0)
   
1983-1989
Peter Katholos
   
14 (2)
   
22 (3)
   
1981-1984
Grant Lee
   
2 (0)
   
5 (0)
   
1981-1985
Danny Moulis
   
1 (1)
   
4 (3)
   
1980
Zlatko Nastevski
   
–
   
1 (0)
   
1990
Jeff Olver
   
37 (0)
   
51 (0)
   
1984-1989
Scott Patterson
   
–
   
–
   
–
Gavin Robertson
   
–
   
–
   
–
Wally Savor
   
23 (0)
   
38 (0)
   
1984-1989
Theo Selemidis
   
7 (1)
   
17 (1)
   
1980-1984
Kimon Taliadoros
   
4 (0)
   
9 (2)
   
1990-1993
Alex Tobin
   
87 (2)
   
113 (3)
   
1988-1999
Paul Wade
   
84 (10)
   
115 (11)
   
1985-1996
Robert Wheatley
   
5 (0)
   
9 (0)
   
1981-1990
Charlie Yankos (c)
   
49 (7)
   
86 (11)
   
1983-1990
 
* Olderoos coach: Tim White.
 
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