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Rams club day ends with key clash

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Matt Barlow

21 June 2024, 10:36 PM

Rams club day ends with key clashMitchell Krause will be a key figure for the Rams. Photo: Cee Bee's Photos

The Marist Brothers Rams will host a huge club day on Saturday, culminating in a crucial clash against the Evans Heads Bombers.



The day starts at 9am, with matches for the U/6's through to the U/10's. Matches continue for all age groups at Oakes Oval and Crozier Field, culminating in the U/16's at 12:40pm prior to the seniors.


The Reserve Grade match will kick off at 2:00pm, with First Grade slightly later than normal at 3:30pm.


The Rams are coming off their biggest win of the season over the previously undefeated Byron Bay Red Devils 24-16.


The Bombers defeated Casino 44-12 last week.


Only one point separates the two sides on the ladder, with Evans Head in 5th and the Rams in 6th position with 11 points.



The battle of the halves will be one to watch with Shallin Fuller in good form for the Rams, up against veteran Roy Bell.


The spice in the forwards will be worth the price of admission, with the ex-Rams duo Lachlan and Aidan Kennedy pulling on the Bombers jersey against their former club.


Rams forwards Lochlen Perrin and James Durheim have been in excellent form and will be up for the challenge.


The day is also a dual Old Boys Day for both clubs, with several ex-players being involved in both clubs over the years.


And on what is a massive day for the club, an important fundraising program is in place on Saturday for a very special cause.


A Wish for Willow, supporting the Roberts Family is a very important fundraiser for the club.



The Junior Club released the following statement for the community to get involved with.


"It is safe to say that everyone in our club knows the Roberts family, Bella is our Under 6's coach and play's under 17's whilst Cooper plays in our U16's team, both of them have been MBJRL club members for many years.


Their beautiful 7 year old sister Willow has been diagnosed with Telangiectatic Osteosarcoma, a rare, malignant, high-grade osteosarcoma Cancer.


Willow is now facing extensive surgeries, chemotherapy and rehabilitation. As you can only imagine, the impact that months of treatment based interstate will have on the family will significantly affect parents Damien and Martika's ability to work, and support their family needs financially.


During winter Marist Brothers JRL will donate all profits from beanies purchased from the club to the Roberts family Go Fund Me cause.


Whatever amount is tallied up at the end, we will then double. We will also hold a further fundraiser at upcoming home games (details TBA). Beanies can be purchased online at www.mbjrl.org.au or at the canteen during home games.


If you wish to donate directly, as a lot of our members already have, you can visit the Go Fund Me page here: https://www.gofundme.com/.../a-wish-for-willow-support...

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