Melbourne-based broker McLardy McShane’s first gala sports dinner and golf day at the Victorian town of Swan Hill raised more than $30,000 for the charities Reach and Cure for MND.

The dinner at the Murray Downs golf club was attended by more than 150 people and featured an “on the couch” segment hosted by veteran AFL journalist Mike Sheahan.

Guests included former Essendon footballer and Melbourne coach Neale Daniher, who has become a leader in fundraising for motor neurone disease research following his diagnosis with the disease.

Reach Foundation CEO and former Richmond player Chris Naish were also among the high-profile guests.

Reach, which supports people aged 10-18, was established in 1994 by Brownlow medallist and youth motivator Jim Stynes and film director Paul Currie.

This year 25 teams competed on the golf course, with the annual event shifting from its traditional Portsea home for the first time.