The Mental health round clash between the Rhinos and Gorillas on Saturday didn't end in victory for the Dubbo side and wasn't what the club had hoped for, but the team had cause for bigger celebrations at the end of the day.
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The Narromine Gorillas performed at it's usual standard, playing a tough game of football, but the Rhinos still had something to feel proud about, having raised $9,000 for the chosen charities, Beat The Breakdown and Tradies In Sight.
The money, raised from auctioning off the custom jerseys, which were worn by the players during the clash, was split between the two charities, providing both with $4,500.
Tradies In Sight Founder , Bruno Efoti, who helped the club in preparation for the round, said the Dubbo Rhinos were an amazing club to be part of.
"I am extremely proud of their stand in pushing out the holistic approach of caring for the whole of life," Efoti said.
"A massive thank you to the Dubbo Rhinos Rugby Club for their generous donation of $4,500 to Tradies In Sight.
"Well done to Ian Burns, Brett Austin and the rest of the Dubbo Rhinos family for their contribution on and off the field."
Initially the club anticipated they would make around $10,000 from the auction, and they weren't far off the mark.
The Rhinos Rugby Club Facebook Page said the round was in honour of two, beloved, former Rhino players.
The players had been working incredibly hard in preparation, going above and beyond to ensure the event was successful- and it payed off.
"Our results on the field against Narromine in all four grades weren't what we would have liked," The Dubbo Rhinos Rugby Club posted to it's Facebook page.
"But we certainly made up for that when it came to raising funds and awareness for men's mental health and suicide prevention.
"Thanks to all who were a part of the day, and bid on and won these amazing jerseys.
"We are proud to support worthy causes that focus on our local area."