A LIGHT-hearted cricket match delivered a powerful message at Dareton on Saturday.

Pooncarie farmers joined their Anabranch counterparts at George Gordon Oval, to raise awareness and curb the "harden-up mentality" around men's mental health.

The game, in its fourth year, had 12 players a side but followed indoor cricket rules including no ducks and everyone had a bat and a bowl.

While Pooncarie...