Howzat! Cobram ladies raise funds for breast cancer

Pink was the colour of the day, with pink balloons, pink decorations and pink outfits all in abundance.

There was food, drink, live music and a photo booth as well, to go alongside the cricket action out on the field.

Cobram president Julie Cameron was one of the attendees and said it was a fantastic occasion.

“We had a great day. It was very relaxing and a bit of fun,” she said.

“The cricket turned out probably better for Cobram than Barooga, so that was good too.”

Cameron said it was important to be able to raise funds for breast cancer support and the McGrath Foundation.

“It is always important to raise funds for these sorts of foundations,” she said.

“Every little bit helps. It all goes towards breast cancer care nurses, which is very important.

“We have a few ladies in our club who have been touched by breast cancer, so it is good to give some support and raise some money.”

With more than twice as many people at this year’s ladies day event than in 2022, Cameron said she hoped the occasion could continue to grow.

“There were a few from outside the club which was also good, a few people brought some friends along, it was great.

“It was a fun day and it is starting to grow, which is good.

“We will definitely be pushing to do as good as or better next year.”

On the field, it is Cobram who gets to hold the bragging rights over rivals Barooga after earning a 61-run victory in the two-day showdown.

Barooga batted first on Saturday, January 28, reaching 10-130 at the end of play.

Batting on day two last Saturday, the Tigers fought their way past Barooga’s total to 10-191, securing their seventh win of the season.

In B-grade, it was Barooga who avenged the A-grade result as they defeated Cobram by 58 runs after bowling the Tigers out for 31.

In C-grade, Cobram lost to Nathalia by 85 runs and Barooga had the bye.