City will be rank outsiders against Coniston who kick off their regular season three days later but if the minnows are to pull off a cupset, Foster hasn't ruled out playing in the next round.

"First things first, let's just see how we go in this game," Foster said.

"It's still important to give Illawarra football and grassroots clubs the opportunity to showcase themselves to the rest of Australia.

"The most important thing is to contribute to the team, help the guys enjoy the experience, enjoy playing myself, raise some money and put the spotlight on football."

Foster is a high profile advocate of human rights and is using the match to raise money and awareness for the charity, Mums 4 Refugees.

He believes Australian football culture is founded on the influence of refugees like his TV mentor Les Murray and others like Hakeem Al-Araibi, and needs to be highlighted in the nation's current political climate.

"The issue of refugees is something I feel really strongly about – it has a strong resonance in football," he said.

"I think it is an issue our game has felt strongly as refugees of all visas have made huge contributions to our game.

"It is important and topical now in the lead up to an election, to show Australia that the game of football does care for asylum seekers ... because we are the multicultural game."

He added: "I am hoping to play a majority of the game and given we have charity donations based on how long I play, it looks like even if I am on one leg I am going to have to stay out there."

The match gets underways at JJ Kelly Park at 7.30 pm on March 20 with the match to be streamed live on Albion Park City's Facebook page.