The stage was set for a thrilling encounter last Friday as Rennie and CDHBU faced off in a highly anticipated game for the prestigious Peter Murphy Cup. CDHBU retained the cup for another year with proceeds from the night going to the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Pictured is Rennie Football Netball Club president Matt Stephens, Corowa Wahgunyah Good Friday Appeal area manager Karie Playford and CDHBU president Chris Scott.
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In a display of true sportsmanship, Rennie and CDHBU went head-to-head in a fiercely contested match for the annual Peter Murphy Cup in Rennie on Friday, March 24.
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The stakes were high, with all proceeds from the night going towards the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
Both teams were fired up and ready to give it their all on the field, with a Reserves and Seniors game.
Dylan Chung runs the ball clear on the wing.
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Despite battling a decent wind the Reserves match was a solid fight.
Rennie managed to pull away in the end, with a final score of 11.2.68 to 3.5.23.
In the senior game, the Power started off strong, winning plenty of football and driving the ball forward early outscoring Rennie 9 goals to 1 over three quarters.
The night was a positive way to round out the pre-season, with the Hoppers showing potential for the upcoming season.
Ben James looks to boot the ball long.
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Special thanks were given to everyone who helped out on the night, particularly the Playford family, who drove the fundraising efforts. Over $1000 was donated on the night for the Corowa Wahgunyah Good Friday Appeal.
The Rennie Grasshoppers and CDHBU Power have a long history of raising funds for the Good Friday Appeal, with close to $7,000 being raised over the past six years from gate collections and barbecues.
Rennie’s season kicks off this Saturday at home to Blighty before a blockbuster cross-town showdown with Tungamah at Bull Plain Road on Thursday, April 6.
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