The Ben Mitchell tribute day was a great success with an estimate of $12,000 raised to go towards an all weather structure at the grounds with a plaque to remember Ben.
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The remainder of the money will be put back into the community going to both the Child Care Centre and the Public School.
Over 1,000 people came through the gates to show their support and to watch a great day of Rugby on Saturday the 27th.
The day kicked off with the Walla Rugby which saw the Pythons take on the Cudal Cobras.
Some great tries where made by Frazer Wythes, Lachlan Rice and Sam Breen but in the end the Pythons where defeated 5-3.
The next game saw the old boys dust off their boots to play against each other all wearing Ben's number 8.
What was a friedly game soon turned competitive as the boys enjoyed getting a good tackle on one another.
The old boys Red team came away with the win 10-5 although all where happy to be playing again in remembrance of a good mate.
Anthony Harrsion and David Chase where both awarded with best and fairest which made them reminisce of their younger days.
It was an enjoyable game to watch and many players will be sore for days to come.
The main game took place afterwards which saw the Canowindra Pythons take on the Molong Magpies.
"This would be one of the best games the Pythons have played for a while as everyone really played like a team," Graham Rice Manger and former Coach said.
Dan Bowd was first to make it over the line for the Pythons but was closely followed by two successful penalty kicks by Molong to make the score 6-5.
The Pythons all worked together to secure another try as Craig Mckenzie pushed through the defence.
This made the score 12-6 after Ben Schaefer successfully converted.
Some great work in the front row with Jacob Baker and Dean Schaefer making some strong tackles to keep Molong out until half time.
Molong came back fighting hard in the second half and scored.
The Pythons weren't giving up either as Luke Watt worked hard to put the Pythons back in their attacking half.
Sean Wyburn then scored next to the post getting the Pythons back in front 17-13 but not for long as Molong where over the line again.
With 10 minutes to go tensions where rising in the crowd.
A penalty was then awarded with Ben Schaefer converting and it wasn't long before Ben Easter palmed off defence to score the winning try for the Pythons making the final score 27-18.
3 points and players player went to Luke Watt, 2 points to Ben Easter and 1 point each to Jacob Baker and Dean Schaefer.
The Ben Mitchell Rugby day showcased the support of local communities as they come together to support one another.
A big thank you to the committee which consisted of Murray Balcombe, Charlie Balcombe, Fred Mitchell, Andrew Watts, Kurt Adams, Jock Gordan, Lee Cornish and John Couglan.
"This day would not have happened with out them and the community support," said Murray Balcombe.
