The Western Sydney Wanderers will once again stand alongside veteran families this ANZAC Day, supporting Sydney Legacy through the annual Operation Rosemary initiative ahead of their fixture against Melbourne Victory at CommBank Stadium.
In the lead-up to ANZAC Day, Wanderers players have taken part in the traditional sprigging of rosemary, working alongside Sydney Legacy volunteers to help prepare thousands of sprigs that will be distributed across Sydney on 25 April.
The initiative plays an important role in supporting Legacy’s ongoing work, which provides practical, financial and social assistance to the families of veterans who have lost or suffered injury during military service.
For more than a century, Legacy has upheld its promise to these families.
First established in 1923, the organisation continues to ensure that the families of Australia’s fallen and injured service men and women always have someone to turn to for support. That enduring commitment is central to Operation Rosemary, which has become one of Legacy’s most recognisable ANZAC Day traditions.
Rosemary itself carries deep symbolic meaning. Used by soldiers during World War I as a sign of remembrance for fallen comrades, the herb has since become a lasting emblem of reflection and respect on ANZAC Day.
Each year, Legacy distributes sprigs of rosemary to the public, with many choosing to make a donation in return – contributions that go directly towards supporting veteran families and helping keep Legacy’s promise alive.
The Wanderers’ involvement in Operation Rosemary forms an important part of the club’s broader ANZAC Day commemorations, reinforcing a shared commitment to remembrance and community connection in the lead-up to match day.
Through their participation, the club joins thousands across the country in honouring service, sacrifice and the families who continue to be supported through Legacy’s work – ensuring the promise made more than 100 years ago continues to live on.
