The 27th February produced an excellent display of footy for fans in Bellingen with the Matthew Locke Charity Match.

Despite the pouring rain the night before, Saturday afternoon had both glorious weather and a huge gladitorial display of football finesse.

A seesawing match saw Thunder end up ahead in a close match where winners and losers were only seperated by the smallest of margins. 22 to 20 in Thunder’s favour.

What a great job the Magpies and Thunder organisers and all those helpers, the Lions Club, 41st CO Battalion Royal NSW Regiment Reserves, Bellingen Valley Dorrigo Juniors, Graham Matthews and Lee Ann Martin, Greg White, Brian Darby, Victor Sports, David Peachey and all those donors and sponsors.

Congratulations go the winners, the people of Bellingen.