With a Facebook page and Twitter handle set up in its honour, Kade Simpson’s beard has developed quite the following.
The beard has been a work in progress since late last year, when Simpson started growing it after being inspired by mate Nick Malceski, who kicked the Swans winning goal in the 2012 AFL Grand Final.
Simpson’s beard has been likened to that of a certain infamous bushranger, talked about on radio and television, and admired by many in the Carlton locker room.
But the beard could soon be no more!
Simpson is on a mission to raise $10,000 for Down Syndrome Victoria*. If he can reach the magic mark, he’ll also reach for a shaver, and remove his Ned Kelly locks on the grand final episode of Before the Game on Friday 27 September.
Forgotten what Simpson looks like without a beard? Wonder what’s under the beard? Or just think the beard is that shocking it has to go?
Then get on board, help out a good cause, and help us banish the beard!
*Down Syndrome Victoria was established in 1978, and is Victoria's peak membership based body representing people with Down Syndrome and their families.The organisation's mission is to empower individuals with Down Syndrome for a lifetime of meaningful inclusion in the community.
