2010 QRL Referees` Board

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2010 Intrust Super Cup Grand Final
(L to R): Chris Butler (Brisbane) - Stand by Referee, Steve Kanowski (Ipswich) - Touch Judge,
Justin Davis (Brisbane) - Referee, Andrew Wareham (Sunshine Coast) - Touch Judge
2010 FOGs Cup Grand Final
(L to R): Ron Greentree (Brisbane) - Touch Judge, Peter Gough (Sunshine Coast) - Stand by Referee,
Chris Anderson (Mackay) - Referee, Terry Pascoe (Sunshine Coast) - Touch Judge
2010 FOGs Colts Grand Final
(L to R): Michael Gordon (Gold Coast) - Stand by Referee, Brian Roper (Brisbane) - Touch Judge,
Jon Kennedy (Brisbane) - Referee, Adam Bartlett (Gold Coast) - Touch Judge
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QRL OFFICE, SUNCORP STADIUM, MILTON
Saturday 27 November 2010
8.45am
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Opening
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Apologies
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Confirmation of 2009 AGM minutes.
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Business arising from 2009 AGM minutes.
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Reports
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Financial Report
7.
Confirmation of Positions
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General Business
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Closing
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Chairman
Delegates from Divisions
Independents
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Chairman
Delegate from Northern Division
Delegate from South East QLD Division
Delegate from Central Division
Independent persons (2)
QRL Manager, Education & Development
Operations Officer
The first General Meeting of the
2010/11 QRL Referees’ Board
Saturday 27 November at 9am
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
I am particularly pleased to be in a position to make this report in my third term as Chairman of the QRL Referees’ Board.
It has been a remarkably successful year. In my view, the game and refereeing in the State is in better shape than at any
time in recent years.
This year, our Board was committed to working more hands-on with the Regions and Local Referees’ Associations
around the State to recruit and develop referees. We wanted to maximise and enhance the benefits that flow from
working collaboratively, and at the same time, be mindful that we do not get viewed as “operational”. We need to ensure
that “governance” is distinguished from “management”. Management is concerned with the day-to-day operation of an
organisation, whilst governance focuses on the systems and structures by which an organisation is strategically placed
and directed. Sometimes, some of us get caught up with the day to day operations.
The QRL Referees’ Board recognises that there are always many challenges facing the officiating of a game that
continues to grow from strength to strength, and is committed to looking to the future, and making the tough decisions
that are required for the long term benefit of the game in Queensland.
Over the year we funded many initiatives, however, we do so with finite resources and the compelling proviso that we
must all do this work within our means. I can assure you that the Queensland Referees’ Board seeks to grow and
strengthen officiating using every resource available to it, but we will not live beyond our means.
The QRL Referees’ Board utilized the ARLD’s Recruit-A-Ref funding for the “Give it a Try’ campaign by reimbursing
Associations for members who joined for the first time.
The Board would like to thank the NRL/ARL Partnership and the QRL for the substantial financial support that they afford
us annually.
The support of good sponsors is essential to the successful running of any sport, and as we all know, developing referees
is a time consuming and expensive exercise. We were excited to partner with a new major sponsor, The Legends Club.
Our long term sponsors Stradacon Penna, Triple Play, Esanda Finance and Coastfast Transport have also continued
their fantastic financial contribution. Without their dedication and support we could not deliver the successful outcomes
this year.
Congratulations to all who officiated at State and National Carnivals, especially to Michael Gordon and Alex Dreger, who
refereed the National Open Schoolboy Final and the Under 12 Schoolboy Exchange respectively. The competition for the
Intrust Super Cup Grand Final was quite fierce, with Justin Davis finally winning the prestigious Nick Euclid Medal and
refereeing his first Queensland Cup Grand Final, a significant achievement and well deserved.
As I moved around the State, I was heartened by the number of promising, young referees. One referee who clearly
deserves a mention is Brandon Burgess from the Sunshine Coast, who won the Barry Gomersall Award for most
promising referee. Brandon is a keen, talented and enthusiastic referee who is truly deserving of the award.
On behalf of the Board I acknowledge the tireless work of the people on the ground. Referees Operations’ Officer, John
Topp, has contributed enormously to the smooth and efficient running of referee operations around the State. Our
Referee Development Officers, without fail, carried out their tasks enthusiastically, competently and diligently, establishing
themselves as benchmarks for the development and advancement of officiating in the country.
This year, our Academy Manager Eddie Ward brokered a successful strategy with NRL Head Coach Robert Finch where
we were able to give opportunities to four part-time referees – Clayton Sharpe, Michael Wise, Chris Butler and Peter
Gough – to demonstrate their skills at the National Level. The belief from talking to a number of people was that the
initiative was a huge success. The programme has created the momentum for more change. We need to vigorously
pursue our referees not having to move to Sydney to officiate fulltime. I am confident when sectional interests can be set
aside, the benefits for refereeing in Australia will be enormous.
As we draw the curtain on the 2010 season, I’d like to thank my Board members who have tirelessly supported the growth
and quality of refereeing of our great game, and also recognise the efforts of all our volunteers in all Associations around
the State. Your dedication, energy and hard work is to be commended. My sincere thanks to our QRL Education and
Development Manager, David Bannister and his staff for their hard work and continued support.
Also, in difficult times, and for different reasons, John McDonald and Ross Livermore and the Directors of the QRL Board
continue to lead the way for all in Queensland Rugby League. Your support and enthusiasm of rugby league throughout
Queensland continues to underwrite the success of our great game. I know the unrelenting drive to achieve the highest
possible standards will hold the game in our State in good stead as we move towards the establishment of the
Commission.
Finally, my thanks and best wishes for a safe and enjoyable off-season, and I look forward to season 2011. Your
dedication to refereeing the game we all love will ensure a vibrant future.
Tony Maksoud
Chairman
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NORTHERN DIVISION REPORT
Introduction:
2010 has been a big year for the Northern Division with the biggest growth in the state with 93.5%. Cairns have been the
success story this year with the great increase of 107.7%. This is largely to do with the change of committee and the large
focus on the juniors. Having a part time employee funded by Cairns Local Leagues in the coaching and development role
has also played a big part. This role was also a great help to Dave Isaacs with the far north area.
Townsville also saw an increase of 82.5%. Mackay followed the trend with 70.3%.
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Cairns had another thing to celebrate with Robbie Dalziel achieving his 400 ‘A’ Grade local games over his 26 years of
refereeing. Michael Inman achieved his 300 ‘A’ Grade games 2 weeks later. These milestones are few and far between.
There would be others in the division that would be close to these as well, we just need the associations to do the
research for these long serving members.
Mackay also saw one of their members, Chris Anderson, referee the FOGS Cup grand final. Things are looking good for
Chris and hopefully he can improve on this next year and be a consistent member of the Q-Cup referees.
Townsville is also looking good for the future with young Taylor Worth excelling and receiving his first senior grand final in
the Under 18’s. His turn around this year is a credit to him.
Townsville – Report by Peter Worth.
I have seen the Townsville & District Referee’s Association go through some major changes over my 10 years with the
association. Senior and junior association into one association was a great change you just had to be present at the finals
this year with Chris, Dean and Taylor at Kern Brothers supporting our younger members in their games and cooking the
BBQ at lunch time, at the Sports Reserve on Sunday some of the younger members running water for the older members.
You just have to look at our “Mission Statement” To provide an environment and experience that will allow our members
to grow and develop. I believe this to be true as this year we had a referee at every Queensland carnival looking back five
years that total was zero. Objective 3 of our Operational Plan was to improve the Knowledge, Education and Skill level of
all match officials and that is a goal we achieve throughout the year and one we hope to build on for next year.
We dropped the ball on attending the seminar due to the Goldfield Ashes weekend being on the same weekend. We do
support the change in venue for next year’s seminar to Mackay and Cairns the following year. We did conducted regular
review of the DVD from the seminar and conducted a level one and level 2 referee’s course. There was a CMO’s course
completed by some of our members this year. We increased our training session from one a week to 2 a week this year
with more skill base training sessions throughout the season.
Objective 2 Develop and Implement Recruitment and Retention Strategies. We have not got the recruitment process right
at this stage but the retention is looking good, you just have to look back over the last 10 years we have more young
members running around now just look at the 14 and 15 year old referee’s the numbers are high but we need to target ex
player between the ages of 20 to 30 years old but this is a problem throughout all association around Australia.
Early in the season it was difficult to fulfil appointments in the Under 18’s competition but we promoted two of our young
members who had only done up to Under 15’s both members were outstanding throughout the season and also stepped
up at training and became leaders of men it was great to see this transformation and to be part of it.
Dave Penna did a lot of work creating our new web page, which has been very successful, and user friendly with a high
number of hits each week. Also throughout the season we had a number of team building activities starting off with a
Trivia night which was a great night and many thanks to Brian Hawke and I’m looking forward to the next Trivia night. Also
we had a number of BBQ’s at Kern Brothers which was very successful and a big thanks to Dean for cooking.
Again over the 10 years that I have been involved with this association we have a very close working relationship with
Cairns & Mackay Referees Associations.
Mackay – Report by Lou Bartley
Introduction
While this has been a difficult year for me being diagnosed with esophagus cancer, there have been some positives now
that it has been cured following chemotherapy and surgery followed up with precautionary chemo. While I have not been
too active this year I have been kept in the loop by Clinton Begg, Shane Culling, David Isaacs and Stu Cantoni and have
been in constant contact with them. I would like to thank them for their help through these trying times. I would also like to
thank all the members of my association, the Northern Division referees and those from the QRL board for their support
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and well wishes. It is the role that I have working with the referees that has kept me going, and looking forward to being
more active in that role next year that has kept me positive.
Courses
I conducted two courses this year one at Mercy College where 40 students attended and the other for the Mackay and
District for 12 participants. Next year I have committed to conducting courses at Mirani State High, Sarina High and Mercy
College. The main purpose of these courses is to provide qualified referees and touch judges to the primary school
competition and touch judges to the high school competition, some of the school referees will also referee at Junior
fixtures. I will be running three courses for the association next year one at Moranbah, one at Proserpine and one
(possibly two) at Mackay.
Recruitment and Retention.
We have recruited well this year with our numbers increasing particularly at a junior level, some of our juniors are now
running touch lines and interchange at senior level. There was a 53% increase in membership with a retention rate of 74
%, these are great stats.
Participation.
This to me is the most important aspect of recruitment and retention. This year we had the highest attendance at the
seminar in our history. Numbers attending the skill training with Col McPherson and fitness training with Rod Finney have
been exceptional. Three of our referees attended the Foley Shield Carnival with Chris Anderson refereeing the Grand
Final, Clinton Begg the second final and Zane Wright the third Final. Zane Wright also refereed the Northern Final of the
Cocoa Cola cup. While we had two referees accepted for state carnivals, they failed to attend, in the past I have been
proactive in this area. In the future I would ask that details of travel and participation be cc to the supervisor so that they
can be pro-active in assuring attendance at these carnivals. Chris Anderson is refereeing at FOGS and is looking good for
Q Cup.
Cairns – Report by Michael Inman
Introduction
The year 2010 could be seen as a watershed in the Cairns District Rugby League Referee’s Association however, the
work can be undone as quickly as it was started. The delivery of over 100 new referee’s and retention mark of around
50% for the first time in years has seen the CDRLRA being able to supply referee’s for all grades in all competitions on a
regular basis.
Retention has become the key focus area for next year along with some key Recruitment to top our existing levels of
referees.
The Supervisors Role
This year the Supervisor’s role was replaced by the Referee’s Development Officer for the time being, until this year’s
AGM. The role was initially voted to Michael Inman, who when appointed the Referee’s Development Officers job, was
passed onto Adam Puet. Unfortunately due to work issues and board requirements, Adam gave up the role and became
a board member again of the Cairns District Referee’s Association.
The Members
The general growth of the association has been with the juniors within the organisation. The average age of the
association dropped from 46 in 2009 to 19 in 2010. The junior clubs in the Cairns District area have helped with ongoing
recruitment of referee’s for the game. This has enabled us to put in place a 5 year strategy to rebuild the referee’s
association from the ground up.
The strength of the junior base was evident during the final series in Cairns/Eacham/Innisfail areas, where there was
junior (U18) referee’s appointed to semi and grand finals.
At the other end of the scale, the senior members of the association have also blossomed with being to do their duties
without the hassle of backing up every day during the weekend.
Courses
During the year, nine (9) level one courses, one (1) level 2 courses were conducted in the Cairns area. At this stage,
there are plans for another 6 courses next year, one of those is to be a level 2 course to update all referee’s who are
doing Senior games as per QRL stipulation.
Also during the year, David Isaacs ran a Mentoring course, which was attended by nine (9) participants. This is a
stepping stone to Level 1 coach of match officials, and a handy step for some club volunteers who help out every
weekend of coaching and supporting junior referee’s.
The referee’s were also treated to individual club visits with an update run to help and encourage referees. This program
designed by David Isaacs was run in the three (3) areas to help promote referees with the simple plan – CPR saves lives.
(Communication, Position, Reading Play, Safety and Law)
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The Junior Development Squad
In late November this year, the Junior Development Squad will be formed and asked to meet here in Cairns for a training
session. The idea behind this is to keep the junior referees interested and prepared for the following season. We have
identified that this is the traditional drop off time, so every step must be taken to ensure that we maintain a good working
relationship with the younger referees.
The squad will be given law quizzes, on-field drills; DVD’s to watch along with every week having a guest to speak to
them. The idea is not just to become a better match official, but a better person overall.
Obstacles yet to be addressed
While 2010 could be marked down as a watershed moment for the CDRLRA, it can be easily undone without the
continued support of all junior and senior clubs, the 3 local junior leagues and of course the CDRL.
The CDRLRA executive must also be aware that all grades of referees are their responsibility, not palmed off to the Junior
League executives as per the past. If we are to continue to grow and prosper we must move as a group, not relying on a
few to do the work.
The role of the Referee’s Development Officer has also been a welcomed success, but failure to put the position more
than 12 months guaranteed at a time could lead to stability problems. While yes there are smaller numbers than
Toowoomba and Sunshine Coast combined, there are also more referees in the Cairns area than Townsville and Mackay
and Rockhampton combined. The need to have someone service the area fulltime is now apparent, as without this
support network the referee development will be somewhat thwarted before it has actually started.
Training while having improved dramatically this year, still needs to have some more adjustments made to it. Training
this year was a reflection of our year, as towards the back end of the year we were having to find ways to freshen up for
the remainder of the year.
The BIG Picture
Overall, 2010 can be seen as a success. The programs placed into action have reaped many rewards for the CDRLRA.
Now with the combined effort of the Cairns RDO and the NQ RDO, the implementation of the micro-carnivals have been
established to help the referees who may be thinking of going to carnivals as a stepping stone. This cannot have been
done without the help of the NQ office and David Isaacs. Thanks.
Having the enjoyed the role of the Development Officer, I hope that funding will be available next year for the position to
continue, and will be reapplying if required to, for the position.
My thanks goes to David Isaacs, Stuart Cantoni, Lou Bartley, Dave Penna, John Topp and all the Cairns District
Referee’s Executive, as without your help this year, we would not of achieved what has been created here in Cairns.
Summary:
Peter, Lou, Michael and Dave all excelled again this year with their tireless number of hours spent at the footy at both
junior and senior giving their professional feed back to all members. Thanks guys.
2011 will be other big year with the Foley Shield competition looking to expand. Junior carnivals will also be full on and
will see the junior members getting the chance to officiate and the older members getting a chance to again do interchange with other associations.
I wish all members the very best for season 2011.
Stuart Cantoni
Northern Division
Independent Representative – Referees
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SOUTH EAST QLD DIVISION REPORT
Chairman and Board Members,
This is my third year as the Independent Director aligned to Referees for the South East Division.
This season has been full of challenges and incidents that I hope can be resolved so we may all move forward with a
positive outlook for the 2011 season.
The Associations within our Division have grown over this past twelve months.
The Gold Coast Association has continued some tremendous growth in 2010 to ensure that it could provide match
officials to both the junior and senior competitions. By the end of this season Gold Coast Referees’ through recruitment
strategies have increased their membership by 41% - one of the largest increases in the State. This remarkable increase
ensured that a quality match officials for all Grand Final fixtures in both the junior and senior competitions. The work done
in this area by the Association Executive and Development Officer Lloyd Evans has been remarkable. The assistance
and support from both the Senior and Junior leagues in this district has also seen the Association grow stronger and
places it in good stead for the upcoming 2011 season. This Association continues to recruit and develop some young
members who have some amazing natural ability and talent. The next challenge is to ensure that these members
continue into the senior ranks and provide an adequate basis for the future of the Association. The dynamic growth of the
Senior League in this area is an area of challenge for the immediate future in this region.
The Ipswich Association is in the initial phases of developing a new three year plan that will continue the terrific work that
has taken place in the last three seasons. They have had another successful season with another increase in 2010 of
11.5%. I anticipate that the success that has been achieved in recent seasons will continue with the support of the South
East Division Board and QRL Referee’s Board. They have had a season of restructuring with a relatively new Executive.
The major goals for the upcoming season if the re election of this new Executive and the consolidation of the growth of
referees into the Association and subsequently into the Senior rugby league ranks. Support from both the Leagues in this
area is paramount to this success. The Association is preparing to run a program to entice new members back in the
2011 season through effective communication and consultation.
The Brisbane Association has also had a good year under President Ian Irwin. Ian has indicated this will be his final year
as Chairman, on behalf of all people within our Division and the Board I would acknowledge the work that Ian has done in
the past 6 years at Chairman. We wish his well in his future endeavors. The utilisation of David Manson as the
Association Development and Coaching Officer has seen the Association grow. The Association has a large number of
club referees which are the life line for the future of the Association. It would be great to see a larger number of these
come across into the senior Association. There has been a decrease in Brisbane membership in 2010 of 2.5% this
season. This is a concern as player, team and Club numbers continue to swell in Brisbane and there is a drain of the
Association members to the Academy for higher appointments. This burden does create weekly challenges for the
Association to ensure match officials are provided to each match scheduled. In 2010 the Association created a part time
resource to assist in the management of some duties and tasks placed on the Association. Peter McPhee was appointed
and has done an admirable job across the season. The Association has reported some great successes through this
appointment. The Association has conducted a survey of members in preparation for effective planning for the upcoming
2011 season.
I am pleased to report that all Association Executives have strived to improve the game and their membership this
season. Their efforts have proved beneficial to the Division with the number and quality of the match officials that have
taken the field this season. The volunteer members of these Executives have done a great job in 2010. This year has
seen an average increase of 6.8% of match officials within the Division.
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge all of the Association office bearers and members. Congratulations on
your participation in 2010 both at your local level and for those fortunate to represent at State, National or Queensland
Rugby League levels. It never ceases to amaze me the talents and volunteer workers we have amidst our ranks - these
people are very valuable and must be retained to ensure growth and future infrastructure for all Associations’ throughout
our Division. Your silent, but most appreciated contribution is valued by the South East Division and the QRL Referee’s
Board.
In 2010 the QRL Referee’s Board introduced the “Volunteer of the Year Award”. The South East Division recognized Ian
Irwin (Brisbane RLRA), Tracey Doherty (Ipswich RLRA) and Ross Bennett (Gold Coast RLRA) as our 2010 nominees for
this Award. In 2010 I am pleased to acknowledge that Ross Bennett from the Gold Coast Association is the inaugural
winner of this prestigious Award.
In 2010 the Division nominated both Ben Watts (Brisbane RLRA) and Toby Campbell (Gold Coast RLRA) for the QRL
Referee’s Board nominees for the “Barry Gomersall Encouragement Award”. Unfortunately a winner came from another
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Division; however, the nomination of these two young men demonstrates the depth and talent that is prevalent across our
Division.
Congratulations to all referees throughout the State who received awards, at Association or other levels in 2010.
Congratulations also to those who may have been bestowed Life Membership in our Associations and/or Division in 2010.
Congratulations to members who in 2010 have received 15 years and/or 25 year service awards to the QRL Referee’s
Board. This is a small token to acknowledge the appreciation and recognition of this outstanding service to our Game.
Congratulations to Justin Davis for being appointed to his first Queensland Cup Grand Final in 2010. It goes to show that
persistence and determination can result in success.
Congratulations to Nick Morel for being the first referee outside of NSW to be appointed to the National Schoolboys Cup
Grand Final.
The South East Division was fortunate in 2010 to have a large number of members attend State and National Carnivals.
These members have benefited from their local leagues and education provided at their local level by our large number of
volunteers.
I suppose the real challenges for us all in 2011 and beyond are:
• to ensure the three Associations within the Division remain viable and grow,
• to investigate ways in which we can reduce the burden placed on our volunteers within our Referee’s
Associations,
• look at streamlining our processes and creating web based tools for our members and administrators across the
Division,
• ensure that an effective career path for all match officials is negotiated and validated so our match officials are
given the opportunity to develop within their Association unit and are not pressured into seeking higher
opportunities before their skills and knowledge equip them,
• assisting with professional demands in the workplace and a balance with the training and officiating requirements
placed on our members,
• ensuring family units remain as families and that we do not denigrate or impinge on their effective functioning,
• acquiring more contracts for Queensland based match officials within the NRL – this I believe is a relevant key
performance measure to the structure the QRL – which the NRL have heavily invested over recent years.
Strategies to address these challenges to ensure retention and recruitment of members are vital for all of us across this
Division and indeed the entire State.
Our Board must focus our efforts in developing initiatives and programs to support the Associations who are responsible
for the recruitment and retention of match officials that ultimately flow onto the Academy as part of their development.
Ensuring this unique development program continues is vital to the success of the State in gaining NRL match official
contracts. Once this flow is interrupted for any reason the achievement and realization of some of these talented match
officials may be impeded. A unique balance in development and talent identification must be maintained to ensure match
officials are not “fast tracked” and then pessimistic by the lack of experience and opportunities provided to them.
I would like to take this opportunity and acknowledge the work that Paul Oliver our Division Referee’s Development
Officer has conducted across our Division in 2010. Whilst he may not face the challenges of distances that other officers
may face in other areas he faces the daunting task of servicing over 40% of total referees in the State found in this
Division.
To all the QRL Referee’s Board members, thank you for your valuable assistance and support throughout the year. In a
quite demanding season, your friendship and advice has been warmly received and respected.
Finally, I wish to thank all members and their families for their support during the season and it has been a pleasure to
serve you as South East Division Referee’s Co-Ordinator for this season.
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Darren Winningham
South East QLD Division
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CENTRAL DIVISION REPORT
My delivery of Annual Report 2010 for QRL Central Division is given with a great deal of satisfaction and pleasure.
Twelve months have elapsed since the formation of this united Division incorporating the former Divisions of Central
Queensland, Wide Bay and South West Queensland following the adoption of the Canavan Report which recommended,
among other things, the reduction of five Divisions in Queensland to three. It has certainly not been an easy initial period
with the complexities of managing such a vast area with so many varied Associations and members within each of the
member Regions.
All have differing problems to overcome and challenges to meet head-on. In this regard, I must acknowledge the
contribution made by each of the Regional Chairmen of Referees who have made my task easier. The men who
nominated for the respective positions and were accepted are Capricornia - Dean Cranston, South West - Peter Tozer
and Wide Bay - David Jenkinson. Of the three Regions, Dave Jenkinson had the most trying time, especially in a region
of such growth and with the mandatory clashes of personalities therein. We have liaised on a variety of issues in this
reporting period and have both increased our knowledge on many subjects.
QRL has provided 2 full-time Referee Development Officers to manage this Division. Stephen Hamilton is based in
Rockhampton and is doing a tremendous job with his Associations. He is very much a "hands-on" person and has built a
wonderful rapport with all with whom he has dealings. His drive and enthusiasm in tackling a new career is particularly
praise-worthy. I hope some of his planned innovations for 2011 come to fruition. I will support him totally especially in
regard to education and development of the younger match officials. Vince Lawson was based in Toowoomba until his
sudden resignation effective 8 October, 2010. He has returned to Raymond Terrace for family reasons. Vince admits that
he struggled for some time in a role which was foreign to him but he was determined to perform at a higher than expected
level during the coming year. Some of the planning he had commenced attests to that. The growth area of Wide Bay and
its large number of young match officials will be particularly looking forward to development by the incoming Referees
Development Officer.
In review, the season proper began with each Region hosting their own Professional Development Seminar. Attendances
were generally better than expected and in some aspects the reception by the participants was very pleasing. For a
variety of reasons, the Wide Bay Seminar was poor. However, steps have been taken to remedy this for future events.
The feedback from attending Associations has been noted and short-comings addressed.
I must mention the dedication of Tony Kingsford to Rugby League and refereeing in particular. Although seriously ill, he
insisted on releasing himself from hospital so that he could attend the South West Seminar. He confided in me that it was
probably not the best decision he ever made - but he did not miss a session. Upon his return to Roma a week later, he
passed away. His work throughout the Far West was always going to be hard to continue. He will be sorely missed.
Phil Harbort, as Chairman of Roma & District Referees' Association, is endeavouring to fill the void and the Association
has progressed very soundly under his leadership. In fact, 15 ex-players participated in accreditation courses and
became new members this year, and the Association gained the services of Bill Harrigan to address members on aspects
relating to their professional development and career pathways in conjunction with his visit to attend the Terry Charles
Memorial Trophy day. Phil was the QRL nomination for the NRL One Community Award 2010, and was also a nomination
for the QRL Referees' Board Volunteer of the Year Award.
On the subject of awards, this Division's nomination for the Barry Gomersall Encouragement Award, Brandon Burgess of
Wide Bay was considered the most worthy recipient in a highly credentialed field. Congratulations, Brandon - a very
talented prospect! I presented Ian McGill, the current Secretary of Toowoomba Association with a QRL service pin
denoting 25 years of active service throughout the Division.
The Recruit-A-Ref and Association Recruitment Plans have proved very worthwhile, and actively pursued, give each
Association direction and purpose as well as much needed financial incentive and assistance to achieve membership
growth and targets. Continuation of both initiatives in 2011 should be supported by all Associations.
The attendance of Division match officials at State and National carnivals is very pleasing and our appointment rate
reflects very favourably with that of previous years. For details, refer to schedule in this Annual Report. Not shown is
reference to 47th Battalion Trophy conducted over May Day weekend with teams and match officials attending from all
over the Division. This event is the Division's showpiece and plans are in place to extend and improve the format. An
event surely to rival North Queensland's Foley Shield. This year, Bundaberg defeated Toowoomba in the final and
Bundaberg referee Rod Tolley was appointed to control the game.
The inaugural year of the Wide Bay Talent Squad under the leadership of Richard Johnston has proved an outstanding
success with regular mentoring, quizzes, newsletters, fitness testing and distinctive apparel. Some members will
"graduate" and will be replaced by a larger number of young officials eager to participate. Similar programs are being
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considered throughout the Division and Toowoomba & South West have identified participants for a development squad
to form before the end of November, 2010.
Youth is the future of all Associations and I encourage all Associations to promote, show faith in and assist their younger
members wherever possible. Your efforts will repay you with quality officials and will prove beneficial to recruitment and
retention.
In closing, I must pay tribute to all volunteer workers in all Associations throughout the Division, and their families who
support them, for it is the volunteers who keep the game progressing at grass roots level and upwards. In demanding
times, your efforts are highly valued and appreciated.
Rex Little
Central Division
INDEPENDENT MEMBERS - Bernie Pramberg’s Report
I am pleased to provide this report after my second year as an independent member of the QRLRB.
My main role was to conduct and furnish a report on the structure and operations of the Academy as part of the on-going
process to enhance the career paths of Queensland match officials. The report was a progression from a number of
reports and surveys conducted in 2009 with a view to achieving a more realistic and practical path for Queensland
officials to the NRL.
Prior to embarking on an independent assessment of the Academy, surveys were conducted this year across the
Presidents of all Queensland Referees Associations to ascertain their views on a broad range of issues. This was
followed by a survey of CMOs involved in the assessment and coaching of match officials under the auspices of the QRL
(Primarily QLD Cup, FOGS Cup and FOGS Colts).
Members of the Academy were subsequently all issued with a survey sheet and also invited to contact me confidentially if
they wished to discuss aspects of the operation. The response rate to the surveys exceeded expectations and a number
of face-to-face and telephone interviews with individual members also transpired. A cross-section of stakeholders in
Academy operations were interviewed and observed as well as QRL managing director Ross Livermore.
I believe it is important that the findings of this report, together with previous reports comparing the rugby league model
with other codes, should now be “moved forward’’ to strengthen the case for Queensland referees to be selected for NRL
appointments while domiciled in their home state.
Although my practical involvement this year focused mainly on the “top end” of the refereeing ranks, it was gratifying to
observe the quality of young officials emerging across the state. Reports coming back to the QRLRB were extremely
positive and referees at carnivals acquitted themselves very well.
A real positive has been the good standard of referees from regional areas who often face issues not encountered by
their counterparts in the south-east corner of the state.
While development or emerging officials is paramount, I also recognised those who form the genuine backbone of
refereeing…..the unobtrusive, reliable and efficient officials who are always available to officiate in any grade. They
should never be taken for granted.
Unfortunately, I was absent from a couple of Board meetings because of an extended overseas trip. But thanks to all
members of the Board for their efforts and to chairman Tony Maksoud and executive officer John Topp who work
tirelessly for the cause.
Bernie Pramberg
Independent
Stuart Berndt
Independent
David Bannister
Education and
Development
Manager
John Topp
Operations
Officer
FINANCIAL REPORT 2009/10
Financial assistance has been received from sponsors and others detailed in the report.
Assistance has also been received from the Queensland Rugby League and full details of the financial operations of the
Board are included in the Queensland Rugby League Annual Report for 2009/10.
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CAIRNS ASSOCIATION
Grand Final appointments
Innisfail Juniors
Grade Referee
U12
Tony Quinn
Grade Referee
U14
Sibby Panebianco
Grade Referee
U16
Nick Souvlis
Eacham Juniors
Grade Referee
U12
Patrick Smith
Grade Referee
U14
Darryl Bell
Grade Referee
U16
Rick Grunow
Cairns Juniors & Seniors
Grade Referee
Grade Referee
U11
Jackson Bunt U13
Krista Dalamaris
U12
Kyle Quinn
U14
Steven Lesina
A Grade
Grade Referee
U15
David Rose
U16
Andrew Merchant
Grade Referee
Ladies David Gilbard
C
Robert Dalziel
U18
David Rose
Reserve Adam Puet
Referee Michael Inman Touch Judges William Gray, Steve McCullough
Congratulations to Rob Dalziel
400 A Grade games
TOWNSVILLE ASSOCIATION
Townsville Juniors & Seniors
Grade Referee
Grade Referee
Grade Referee
Grade Referee
U11
Andrew Weise U13
Caleb Penna U15
Michael Small U18
Taylor Worth
U12
Jack Ebert
U14
Tom Dungavell U16
Matt Sibley
Reserve Shaun Isaacs
A Grade
Referee David Penna Touch Judges Matt Sibley, Russell Bird
Mount Isa
Grade Referee
U18
Matthew Robins
A Grade
Referee Matthew Robins Touch Judges Russell Holdsworth, Cameron Harris
Mid West
A Grade
Referee David Penna Touch Judges Troy Gallagher Ashley Gallagher
MACKAY ASSOCIATION
Mackay Juniors & Seniors
Grade
Referee
U12 Plate Andrew Bradley
U12
Dylan Proctor
A Grade
Grade Referee
Grade Referee
Grade Referee
U13
Hayden Muscat U15
Callen Scott
U18
Anthony Anderson
U14
David Bullock U16
Nick Heraclides Premier Christian Strange
Referee Chris Anderson Touch Judges Zane Wright, Anthony Anderson
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ROCKHAMPTON ASSOCIATION
Achievements and Challenges for 2010
• Achievements
o QSSRL U18 Championships final: Alex Mallory
o QRL Women’s State Titles final: Housh Fallah
o QRL Junior State Carnival U16 final: Ross Crear
o FOGS Colts fixtures: Jason McManus and Alex Mallory
o Level 1 CMO: Jason McManus and Craig Golik
o Presentation night awards:
 Rookie of the year: Ben Driscoll
 Most improved junior referee: Kurt Sheather
 Junior touch judge: Ross Crear
 Junior referee of the year: Ross Crear
 Most improved senior referee: Mark Titmus
 Senior touch judge: Darryl Hunter
 Rockhampton referee of the year: Jason McManus
 Challenge Cup grand final referee: Jason McManus
 Clubman of the year: Jason McManus
 Member of the year: Keith Hinchliffe
• Challenges
o Low weekly availability despite higher registered numbers than previous years
o Blooded referees ahead of their time, particularly in senior grades.
o Lost a long-term major sponsor (jersey back)
o Low number of new recruits for most of the season
Sponsor details
• Stevens Mobile Welding
o 2010: $2500 sponsorship (jersey front)
o Considering increasing sponsorship in 2011 to include back of jersey
o PO Box 651, Rockhampton QLD 4700. (07) 4921 4400
• Rockhampton Leagues Club
o 2010: $6500 grant via Rockhampton Rugby League (no apparel branding)
o Possibility of being reduced in 2011 due to decreased leagues club patronage
2011 outlook and programs that will be conducted
• Outlook:
o Two young senior referees have left the association to move on to bigger things
o Possible return of young senior referee who took the year off
o Two rookies had a great debut season and have plenty to build on
o Three other recruits joined late in the year and will have greater involvement in 2011
• Programs:
o Sprint training sessions to be increased
o Exchange with Gladstone referees for senior competition (may be pending on structure of next year’s
competition)
Rockhampton Juniors & Seniors
Grade Referee
Grade Referee
U11
Ben Driscoll
U13
Jacob Dash
U12
Matthew Hunter U14B Darryl Hunter
U13B Kurt Sheather U14
Samantha Hinchliffe
A Grade
Grade
U15
U16
U18
Referee
Grade Referee
Iain McManus U20
Ross Crear
Mark Titmus
Reserve Housh Fallah
Dale Sheppard
Referee Jason McManus Touch Judges Darryl Hunter, Mark Titmus
Ross Crear
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CENTRAL QUEENSLAND EXTENDED LEAGUE
Grade Referee
U20
Dale Sheppard
A Grade
Grade Referee
Reserve Chris Donaghy
Referee Jason McManus Touch Judges Toby Armstrong, Housh Fallah
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ASSOCIATION
Central Highlands Juniors & Seniors
Grade Referee
Grade Referee
U11
Michael Madden
U13
Jamie Rogers
A Grade
Grade Referee
U15
Ethan Harrold
Grade Referee
U17
Tim Steinhardt
Referee Ron Richardson Touch Judges Michael Madden, Ethan Harrold
GLADSTONE ASSOCIATION
Gladstone Juniors & Seniors
Grade Referee
Grade Referee
U12
Guy McKellar
U14
Glenn Galea
U13
Darren Schultz
U15
Kev Nunan
A Grade
Grade Referee
Grade
Referee
U16
Toby Armstrong U20
Cameron Shearer
U18
Tony Davis
Reserve Darren Schultz
Referee Chris Donaghy Touch Judges Tony Davis, Jackson McKellar
BUNDABERG ASSOCIATION
Bundaberg Juniors & Seniors
Grade Referee
Grade Referee
U13
Darren Golchert
U15 Peter Griffin
U14
Dylan Cassidy
U16 Greg Robertson
A Grade
Grade Referee
U18 Rod Tolley
L/11’s Matty Mason
Referee Brendan Forbes Touch Judges Greg Robertson, Rod Tolley
NORTHERN DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION
SOUTH BURNETT ASSOCIATION
Burnett Juniors & Seniors
Grade Referee
U12
Tamara Poole
A Grade
Grade Referee
U14
Daniel Harrison
Grade Referee
U16
Scott Rowan
Referee Scott Kapernick Touch Judges Rob Kennedy, Daniel Harrison
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FRASER COAST ASSOCIATION
Achievements - 2010
• Our association had the best season on record for selections at QRL Referees appointed Carnivals. Five of our
members were selected to officiate at carnivals this season.
o U12 – Alex Dreger. Alex officiated at and refereed the National U12’s Schoolboys in Adelaide. He also
refereed the State Final of the ARL Development Cup u12 Schoolboys in Rockhampton.
o U13/14 – Mark Staib. Mark also ran a line at the U16 Qld v NSWCRL at Bundaberg
o Outback Carnival – Mark Jocumsen and Damian Lindeberg
o U11 – Ethan Collins – Ethan unfortunately could not attend the carnival due to an injury the week before
the carnival.
• The recruitment & retention funding we received was a great success. It allowed us the opportunity to release
members to really focus on these two initiatives. The outcome is that all members have indicated that they will
return to officiate next season. Our new 2010 recruits are selling our association to their peers and potential
recruits are coming forward.
Challenges – 2010
• Due to the way the local competitions were structured this season it was difficult to find games to challenge some
of our members. If the competition structure is the same next season we will need to work with neighbouring
associations to be able to offer our members a pathway to officiate in games were they’re abilities are best suited.
These members need to be tested so as they can develop their skill or we face a situation where they will get
bored and resign. Our association can’t afford to lose these experienced referees.
• Competition draws – this was an on-going issue most of the season. Venues/fields/times and in some cases
games? Decisions need to be made at the start of the season – agree on the draw and publish it. Failing a team
or club folding that draw remains as is!
Sponsor details –
• Our association has one sponsor – Handy Hire Fraser Coast. 2010 was the fourth season we have been
fortunate enough to have their support.
2010 interchanges Two of our members had the opportunity to travel to Gladstone to officiate in the Rockhampton/Gladstone extended
senior league competition. This opportunity gave two of our members a chance to officiate in another league and resulted
in increased motivation for the remainder of their seasons. We received very positive feedback on their conduct and
officiating from the Gladstone executive and they have asked for us to consider visiting them again next season.
2011 outlook and programs that will be conducted.
•
•
•
•
We plan to upgrade a number of Level 1 referees to their Level 2.
We have a nomination for a new Level 1 CMO. We are working on one member to upgrade to their Level 2 CMO.
Our latest intake of recruits has also turned out to be our best marketers to their peers. Three new junior referees
have indicated their interest for 2011.
One recently retired player has also indicated their interest in joining next season on the fast track program
through the U13-U16 ranks.
Fraser Coast Juniors & Seniors
Grade Referee
Grade Referee
U12
Ethan Collins
U14
Mark Staib
U13
Andrew Tsakisiris
U15
Les Raveneau
A Grade
Grade Referee
U16
Alex Dreger
U18
Mark Jocumsen
Referee Damian Lindeberg Touch Judges Mark Staib, Craig Baumann
Alex Dreger (Fraser Coast), Drew Christie (Sunshine Coast)
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Mark Staib
SUNSHINE COAST ASSOCIATION
Sunshine Coast Juniors & Seniors
Grade Referee
Grade
U14 B
U12 B Aaron Locke
U12 A Jakson Shearer U14 A
U15 B
U13 C Zac Brennan
U13 B Jordi Taylor
U15 A
U13 A Jake Christie
U16 Girls
A Grade
Referee
Andrew Christie
Glen Stewart
Jamie Dawes
Blake Allen
Josh Bull
Grade
U16 B
U16 A
U18
C
Reserve
Referee
Julian Box
Brandon Burgess
Brandon Burgess
Ian Smith
John Perez
Referee Peter Gough Touch Judges Tyson Brough, Terry Pascoe
Andrew Wareham
TOOWOOMBA ASSOCIATION
Warwick Juniors
Grade Referee
U11
Michael Duggan
U12
Skip McIvor
Grade Referee
U13
Peter Morris
U14
Ken Mooney
Grade Referee
U16
Ray Sargent
Toowoomba Juniors & Seniors
Grade Referee
Grade Referee
Grade Referee
U12
Rohan Stephson
U14
Luke Morrison U16
Jacob Rose
U13
Mark Matheson
U15
Chris Ryan
C
Rick Carter
A Grade
Grade Referee
U18
Rod Spain
Reserve Ian Hansen
Referee Peter Jones Touch Judges Nevin Olm, Chris Ryan
Rod Spain
ROMA ASSOCIATION
Roma Seniors
Grade Referee
U16
Greer Beck
A Grade
Grade Referee
U18
Ian Beil
Grade Referee
Reserve Nevin Olm
Referee Boomer Kennedy Touch Judges Bryce Gersekowski, Brenton Bourke
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BRISBANE ASSOCIATION
Brisbane Second Division
Grade
Referee
Open4N
Leon Beer
Open4S
Andrew Fuhrman-Luck
Open3N
Ron Greentree
Brisbane Juniors
Grade
Referee
U11Div4N
Matthew Turnbull
U11Div4S
Jonathon Forrester
U11Div3N
Tony King
U11Div3S
Jordan Haim
U11Div2N
Josh Asiata
U11Div2S
Luke McPhail
U11Div1N
Blake Ridge
U11Div1S
Harrison Scott
U11Prem N
Josh McDermott
U11Prem S
Ty Buckmaster
U12Div4N
Anthony Clark
U12Div4S
Dylan Greenbank
U12Div3N
Poasu Faigaa
U12Div3S
Calen Dagis
U12Div2N
Jackson Hooper
U12Div2S
Aaron Edwards
U12Div1N
Ryan Hayes
U12Div1S
Michael Black
U12PremN
Blake Allcroft
U12 PremS
Matthew Young
Ben Watts
Doug Green
Grade
Open3S
Open2N
Open2S
Grade
U13Div4S
U13Div3N
U13Div3S
U13Div2N
U13Div2S
U13Div1N
U13Div1S
U13PremN
U13PremS
U14Div4S
U14Div3N
U14Div3S
U14Div2N
U14Div2S
U14Div1N
U14Div1S
U14Prem
U15Div4N
U15Div3N
U15Div3S
Referee
Ricki Fenton
Neil McDougall
Peter Gilson
Referee
Benjamin Bellay
Jaymes Molyneux
Steve Smith
Ian Philp
Carl Smith
Luke Chaplin
Rodney McLean
Craig Sercombe
Nik Inthout
Warren Moore
Kenneth McGregor
Scott Utting
Daniel Padget
Steven Hampson
Greg Lutvey
Alan Reese
David Forrester
Keith Lee
Peter Murray
Mark Nugent
Matt Colclough
Jon Kennedy
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Grade
U20N
U20S
Premier
Referee
Darryl Cross
Dean Burns
Alex Sideris
Grade
U15Div2N
U15Div2S
U15Div1N
U15Div1S
U15Prem
U16Div3S
U16Div2N
U16Div2S
U16Div1N
U16Div1S
U16Prem
U18Div4S
U18Div3N
U18Div2N
U18Div2S
U18Div1
U18NevBlair
Student
Womens
Referee
Rod Kirchheiner
Matthew Wright
George Zanatta
Mark Farrow
Ben Watts
Curtis Mouatt
Geoff Mines
Peter Hill
Doug Green
Matthew Colclough
Liam Kennedy
Rachael Fuller
William Manson
Kevin Walduck
Shaun MacDonald
Michael Heit
Nick Pelgrave
Peter Gilson
Mark Farrow
Dean Burns
Shane Spicer
GOLD COAST ASSOCIATION
What a year 2010 has been for the Gold Coast Referees Association. We have seen the addition of a new senior second
division competition, our numbers increasing significantly, and many of our members being chosen to represent our
association at National Carnivals, State Carnivals, Schoolboy Competitions, Queensland Cup, Exchange Programs,
NRL, and our local Junior and Senior competitions. This is due to the hard work being done at ground level. Without the
support of my hard working committee Gavin, Eddie, Bob, Lloyd, Tom, and Ross the opportunities would not be their for
our members. Thank you from myself and the members.
Behind every successful association, is the support of our sponsors. The Gold Coast Referees are very fortunate to have
the backing of Nerang RSL, Rix Developments, Archers Smash Repairs and Premier Flooring .These sponsors have
seen us expand over the years into one of the most successful associations in Queensland, if not Australia this is due to
the working relationship we have with them. I would also like to acknowledge the support of the South East Queensland
Division, without their assistance and guidance the rewards would not be on offer for our members.
Success can be measured by the outstanding results achieved by our Senior and Junior Associations on and off the field.
Specifically;
1.
Vikings Queensland Champions A grade.
2.
Runaway Bay State U15 Queensland Champions
3.
Keebra Park High School, Queensland Champions.
Dean Glover (seniors) and Peter McGrath (juniors) have done an outstanding job as chairpersons for their respective
leagues. With the support of their committees they can be proud of these outstanding results achieved whilst representing
the Gold Coast.
The future of the Gold Coast Association with the backing of our sponsors and Queensland Rugby League has a very
solid foundation for future committees to build upon. I am very confident the hard work achieved by this year’s committee
on recruiting and retention will benefit the future of rugby league on the Gold Coast.
I would personally like to thank all my members for their hard work throughout the year. When you took on the
responsibility of refereeing the greatest game on earth, I am sure you do not know what to expect. Rain, hail, shine, and
parents you took them on each weekend to the best of your ability, Well Done! To all the wives, girlfriends, boyfriends,
and husbands a huge thank you, for being patient and offering support when they come home after a hard day’s work. I
have thoroughly enjoyed myself this year watching young and old performing their duties, the comradeship has been
outstanding between members in 2010; let’s raise the bar next year continuing our professionalism on and off the field.
David MacColl
Chairperson
Gold Coast Juniors & Seniors
Grade
Referee
Grade
U11c 2/3
Vicki Hardin
U13 Div 1
U11c1
Jesse Harrison U13 Prem
U12 Div 3 Sam Croft
U14 Div 1
U12 Div 2 Krystal Hardin
U14 Prem
U12 Div 1 Alysha Lee
U15 Div 1
U13 Div 2 Daniel Schwass U15 Prem
A Grade
Referee
Brandon Blair
Dalton Cole
Toby Campbell
Clint Hughes
Cameron Sleep
Riley Coulson
Grade
U16 Div 1
U16 Prem
U17 Div 1
U17 Prem
U19
Reserve
Referee
Zac Schwass
Jarrod Cole
Dan Munroe
Marcus Schooth
Adam Bartolsic
Michael Gordon
Referee Justin Eastwood Touch Judges Sheldon Johnson, Peter Anderson
Tim Booth
Toby Campbell
Jarrod Cole
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Riley Coulson
Zac Schwass
IPSWICH ASSOCIATION
This year has had its challenges and its highlights, a true test for the new management team. I must say that the team
has performed well.
We started the year with a lot of reports eg retention, recruitment, strategic plans, and SWAT analysis. Add in president’s
conference and administration conference and referees conference all before a game had started, one must wonder if we
will ever get to watch a game.
The association had to battle from the start to get the club referees to commit to the referee’s conferences or the makeup
courses that we ran throughout the season, a lot of the club referees would not be cohersed into the makeup courses and
simply dropped out. We were able to rebuild the numbers with new recruits. We finished last year’s season with about
100 members and we will have a small increase this year to about 110 members. The average age of are association is
17. That might sound good but it makes it very difficult to handle a tuff senior competition.
Ipswich is very proud of our referees who officiated in all age carnivals and representative games e.g. Damian Brady,
Shannon Kelly, Jake Beaver, Jessie Parton, Kyle Doherty, Liam Doherty, Belinda Sleeman and Daniel Gigliotti. It is part
of our mission statement to actively promote referees to age carnivals and to encourage referees to look for places in the
referee’s academy. To all those referees, thank you for showing your devotion to the game
Referees appointments this year were made by the appointment board headed by Barry Kelly, Barry has done a great job
and I look forward to working with him again next year. Barry has worked with the referee’s academy all season to share
our academy referees with the academy appointments, it has worked well.
Ipswich referees association has a proud tradition of developing top level match officials; it is the aim of this management
team to keep this tradition going.
Adrian Steele
Chairperson
Ipswich Juniors & Seniors
Grade
Referee
Grade
Referee
Grade
Referee
U11 W
U11 G
Brayden McGarrigal
Daniel Kelly
U13 G
U14 W
David Jenkins
Shannon Kelly
Open W
Open G
Kyle Doherty
Jesse Parton
U12 W
U12 G
U13 W
Brayden Haig
Nathan Gerchow
Damian Brady
U14 G
U16 Girls
Luke Anderson
Dennis Duncan
A Grade
nd Div
2
U18
Reserve
Mark Kimmerley
Jesse Parton
Liam Doherty
Referee Daniel Gigliotti Touch Judges Josh Kelly, Barry Kelly
Daniel Gigliotti
Steve Kanowski
Belinda Sleeman
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Shannon Kelly
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25 Year Service Award Recipients
Name
Association
Name
Association
Graham
Albert
Brisbane RLRA
Leslie
McCosh
Gladstone RLRA
Henry
Albert
Brisbane RLRA
Anthony
McGrath
Brisbane RLRA
Ian
Allison
Toowoomba RLRA
George
McHugh
Rockhampton RLRA
Reg
Banush
Brisbane RLRA
Marilyn
McKenna
Fraser Coast RLRA
Michael
Barrett
Toowoomba RLRA
Rod
McLauchlan
Brisbane JRLRA
Lew
Bartley
Mackay RLRA
Jim
McLeod
Brisbane RLRA
Alan
Beeby
Brisbane RLRA
Peter
McPhee
Brisbane RLRA
Peter
Betros
Ipswich RLRA
Ian
Meddows
Toowoomba RLRA
Ted
Bliss
Toowoomba RLRA
Michael
Merchant
Toowoomba RLRA
Tim
Bliss
Toowoomba RLRA
Geoff
Mines
Brisbane RLRA
John
Burns
Brisbane RLRA
Bob
Morton
Brisbane RLRA
Robert
Crowe
Rockhampton RLRA
Michael
Murphy
Fraser Coast RLRA
Ron
Daley
Brisbane RLRA
Barry
Nipperess
Ipswich RLRA
Rob
Dalziel
Cairns RLRA
John
Orpin
Bundaberg RLRA
Harry
Dearness
Brisbane RLRA
Bryan
Pease
Brisbane RLRA
Nick
Euclid
Townsville RLRA
Darcy
Roberts
Brisbane JRLRA
Geoffrey
Evans
Rockhampton RLRA
Leslie
Roberts
Sunshine Coast RLRA
Dave
Ferricks
Rockhampton RLRA
Les
Sainsbury
Brisbane RLRA
Trevor
Fiechtner
Sunshine Coast RLRA
Wayne
Scott
Gold Coast RLRA
Ray
Girdwood
Brisbane RLRA
Albert
Stehbens
Rockhampton RLRA
Ron
Harbottle
Brisbane RLRA
Derek
Stubbins
Brisbane RLRA
David
Hill
Rockhampton RLRA
Brad
Tallon
Brisbane RLRA
Kerry
Hodgson
Gladstone RLRA
John
Topp
Brisbane RLRA
Ian
Irwin
Brisbane RLRA
Bob
Tyas
Ipswich RLRA
Richard
Johnston
Sunshine Coast RLRA
Robert
Wallace
Cairns RLRA
Tony
Kingsford
Roma RLRA
Eddie
Ward
Brisbane RLRA
Randy
Krause
Toowoomba RLRA
John
Whelan
Mackay RLRA
Dick
Langenbacker
Brisbane RLRA
Neil
Williams
Gold Coast RLRA
George
Long
Brisbane RLRA
Shane
Woodward
Brisbane RLRA
David
Manson
Brisbane RLRA
Kel
Zeith
Cairns RLRA
Doug
Manson
Brisbane RLRA
25 Year Service Award Recipients in 2010
Mark Flanagan (Brisbane)
David Isaacs (Townsville)
Ian McGill (Toowoomba)
John Newman (Townsville)
15 Year Service Award Recipients in 2010
Stuart Cantoni (Townsville)
Michael Inman (Cairns)
David Isaacs (Townsville)
Barry Miller (Townsville)
John Newman (Townsville)
Alan Reese (Brisbane)
Dean Saunders (Townsville)
Shane Spicer (Brisbane)
VALE
To all referees who lost loved ones during the year, the Board extends its condolences.
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15 Year Service Award Recipients
Name
Association
Name
Association
Brad
Adams
Brisbane RLRA
Ron
Greentree
Brisbane RLRA
Graham
Albert
Brisbane RLRA
Ron
Harbottle
Brisbane RLRA
Henry
Albert
Brisbane RLRA
Ross
Hardy
Rockhampton RLRA
Robert
Alexander
Bundaberg RLRA
Scott
Harvey
Brisbane RLRA
Ian
Allison
Toowoomba RLRA
Garry
Hattley
Gold Coast RLRA
Darryl
Anderson
Gold Coast RLRA
David
Hill
Rockhampton RLRA
Reg
Banush
Brisbane RLRA
Kerry
Hodgdson
Gladstone RLRA
Michael
Barrett
Toowoomba RLRA
David
Hutton
Brisbane RLRA
Lew
Bartley
Mackay RLRA
Ian
Irwin
Brisbane RLRA
Paul
Bedford
Ipswich RLRA
Robert
Irwin
Brisbane RLRA
Alan
Beeby
Brisbane RLRA
Richard
Johnston
Sunshine Coast RLRA
Stuart
Berndt
Brisbane RLRA
Andy
Jones
Sunshine Coast RLRA
Peter
Betros
Ipswich RLRA
Hewitt
Kennedy
Roma RLRA
Ian
Blank
Brisbane RLRA
Peter
Killoran
Rockhampton RLRA
Ted
Bliss
Toowoomba RLRA
Mark
Kimmerley
Ipswich RLRA
Tim
Bliss
Toowoomba RLRA
Tony
Kingsford
Roma RLRA
Daniel
Booby
Ipswich RLRA
Rod
Kirchheiner
Brisbane RLRA
John
Burns
Brisbane RLRA
Randy
Krause
Toowoomba RLRA
Richard
Carter
Toowoomba RLRA
Dick
Langenbacker
Brisbane RLRA
Rod
Christensen
Bundaberg RLRA
Mark
Langlands
Sunshine Coast RLRA
Wade
Core
Brisbane JRLRA
Rex
Little
Toowoomba RLRA
Robert
Crowe
Rockhampton RLRA
Bill
Logan
Sunshine Coast RLRA
Ron
Daley
Brisbane RLRA
George
Long
Brisbane RLRA
Robert
Dalziel
Cairns RLRA
Tony
Maksoud
Brisbane RLRA
Harry
Dearness
Brisbane RLRA
David
Manson
Brisbane RLRA
Jim
Dunne
Brisbane RLRA
Doug
Manson
Brisbane RLRA
Arthur
Early
South Burnett RLRA
Matt
Mason
Northern Districts RLRA
Justin
Eastwood
Gold Coast RLRA
Leslie
McCosh
Gladstone RLRA
Nick
Euclid
Townsville RLRA
Bruce
McGill
Brisbane RLRA
Geoffrey
Evans
Rockhampton RLRA
Ian
McGill
Toowoomba RLRA
Stan
Ferguson
Brisbane RLRA
Anthony
McGrath
Brisbane RLRA
Dave
Ferricks
Rockhampton RLRA
George
McHugh
Rockhampton RLRA
Trevor
Fiechtner
Sunshine Coast RLRA
Neville
McInerney
Brisbane RLRA
Mark
Flanagan
Brisbane RLRA
Marilyn
McKenna
Fraser Coast RLRA
Des
Gerhardt
Brisbane RLRA
Rod
McLauchlan
Brisbane JRLRA
Ray
Girdwood
Brisbane RLRA
Jim
McLeod
Brisbane RLRA
John
Gough
Peter
McPhee
Brisbane RLRA
– 21 –
Ian
Meddows
Toowoomba RLRA
Trevor
Sharrad
Ipswich RLRA
Michael
Merchant
Toowoomba RLRA
John
Smith
Gold Coast RLRA
Geoff
Mines
Brisbane RLRA
Rodney
Spain
Toowoomba RLRA
Frank
Mitchell
Cairns RLRA
Adrian
Steele
Ipswich RLRA
John
Montgomery
Cairns RLRA
Albert
Stehbens
Rockhampton RLRA
Bob
Morton
Brisbane RLRA
Gary
Stehbens
Michael
Murphy
Fraser Coast RLRA
Derek
Stubbins
Brisbane RLRA
Peter
Murray
Brisbane RLRA
Dennis
Swenson
Cairns RLRA
Barry
Nipperess
Ipswich RLRA
Brad
Tallon
Brisbane RLRA
John
Orpin
Bundaberg RLRA
John
Topp
Brisbane RLRA
Graham
Parker
Brisbane RLRA
Bob
Tyas
Ipswich RLRA
Bob
Payne
Gold Coast RLRA
Robert
Wallace
Cairns RLRA
Bryan
Pease
Brisbane RLRA
Eddie
Ward
Brisbane RLRA
Tom
Revitt
Gold Coast RLRA
Andrew
Wareham
Sunshine Coast RLRA
Jack
Rhea
Ipswich RLRA
Craig
Watson
Gold Coast RLRA
Ron
Richardson
Central Highlands RLRA
John
Whelan
Mackay RLRA
Darcy
Roberts
Brisbane JRLRA
Robert
White
Toowoomba RLRA
Leslie
Roberts
Sunshine Coast RLRA
Neil
Williams
Gold Coast RLRA
Les
Sainsbury
Brisbane RLRA
Jamie
Wilson
Ipswich RLRA
Bruce
Schmidt
Ipswich RLRA
Darren
Winningham
Gold Coast RLRA
Gold Coast RLRA
Kel
Zeith
Cairns RLRA
Wayne
Scott
# New in 2010
The QRL and QRL Referees’ Board would like to recognise these individuals and thank them for
their service to Rugby League. Their continued service and involvement in our Game is invaluable
for Rugby League across the State.
The QRL Referees’ Board would like to acknowledge members who received Life Membership from
the QRLRA:
• Paul Goener
• Don Lancashire
• Don Rogers (deceased)
• Les Sainsbury
2010 CMO Courses
Level 1
Andrew Edgar (Northern Rivers)
Chris Donaghy (Gladstone)
Almon Gadd (Brisbane)
Craig Golik (Rockhampton)
Phill Grogan (Brisbane)
Phil Harbort (Roma)
Luke Jensen (Toowoomba)
Brett Loader (Bundaberg)
David Manson (Brisbane)
Jason McManus (Rockhampton)
Francis Mitchell (Cairns)
Nevin Olm (Roma)
Kylie O’Neill (QRL)
– 22 –
Ron Rogers (Sunshine Coast)
Bill Rushton (Toowoomba)
Luke Skinner (Ipswich)
Belinda Sleeman (Ipswich)
Greg Thompson (Gold Coast)
Cliff Wanka (Roma)
REFEREES’ BOARD OFFICE BEARERS
Alternate
Chairman
Year
Chairman
1989
Nick Euclid
1990
Nick Euclid
Brad Tallon
1991
Nick Euclid
Brad Tallon
1992
Nick Euclid
Barry Nipperess
Brad Tallon
Richard Johnston
1993
Nick Euclid
Barry Nipperess
Bill Logan
Richard Johnston
1994
Nick Euclid
Barry Nipperess
Bill Logan
Richard Johnston
1995
Nick Euclid
Barry Nipperess
Bill Logan
Richard Johnston
1996
Nick Euclid
Not appointed
Bill Logan
Richard Johnston
1997
Nick Euclid
Not appointed
Bill Logan
Richard Johnston
1998
Nick Euclid
Not appointed
Bill Logan
Richard Johnston
1999
Nick Euclid
Tim Bliss
Darren Winningham
Richard Johnston
2000
Nick Euclid
Tim Bliss
Darren Winningham
Richard Johnston
2001
Nick Euclid
Tim Bliss
Darren Winningham
Richard Johnston
2002
Nick Euclid
Tim Bliss
Darren Winningham
Richard Johnston
2003
Nick Euclid OAM.
Tim Bliss
Darren Winningham
Richard Johnston
Nick Euclid OAM.
Tim Bliss
Darren Winningham
Eddie Ward
State Director
Richard Johnston - Southern
2004
Nick Euclid OAM.
Tim Bliss
Darren Winningham
Eddie Ward
State Director
2005
Nick Euclid OAM.
Tim Bliss
Darren Winningham
Eddie Ward
Referees’ Manager
2006
Darren Winningham
Eddie Ward
Referees’ Academy
Manager
Richard Johnston – WB
David Isaacs – Northern
Paul Oliver - Southern
2007
Nick Euclid OAM.
Tim Bliss
Secretary - Treasurer
Coaching &
Development
Manager
Recruitment and Retention
Officers
Paul Oliver - Northern
Paul Oliver - Northern
Paul Oliver – Northern
QRL Referees’ Board, Co-ordinators & Staff
Year
Chairman
Co-Ordinators
Independents
Operations
Officer
Academy
Manager
Development Officers
2008
Tony Maksoud
Stuart Cantoni - N
Stephen Hamilton - C
Bill Logan - WB
Tim Bliss - SW
Darren Winningham - SEQ
N/P
John Topp
Eddie Ward
David Isaacs - N
Richard Johnston – C & WB
Paul Oliver – SEQ & SW
2009
Tony Maksoud
Stuart Cantoni - N
Stephen Hamilton - C
Bill Logan - WB
Rex Little - SW
Stuart Berndt
Bernie Pramberg
John Topp
Eddie Ward
David Isaacs - N
Richard Johnston – C & WB
Vince Lawson – C & WB
Paul Oliver –SEQ & SW
2010
Tony Maksoud
Stuart Cantoni - N
Rex Little - C
Stuart Berndt
Bernie Pramberg
John Topp
Eddie Ward
David Isaacs – N
Stephen Hamilton – C
Vince Lawson – C
Paul Oliver - SEQ
– 23 –
2010 QRL CARNIVAL & REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS
U16 QLD Murri v NSW Koori
Ref Michael GORDON (Gold Coast)
Skilled Park, Robina
TJ Liam KENNEDY (Brisbane)
TJ Belinda SLEEMAN (Ipswich)
Tom CAMPBELL (Gold Coast)
Jamie ELLIS (Gold Coast)
Mark FULLER (Brisbane)
Shane LUMBY (Gold Coast)
Dave McCOLL (Gold Coast)
Bob MORTON
Nevin OLM (Roma)
Wayne SCOTT (Gold Coast)
John TOPP
Graeme WATSON (Group 6)
Richard CARTER (Toowoomba)
Lloyd EVANS (Gold Coast)
Eddie GALE (Gold Coast)
Paul MAREK (Toowoomba)
Rod McLEAN (Brisbane)
Chris NIGHTINGALE (Canberra)
Kylie O’NEILL
Carl SMITH (Brisbane)
Peter TOZER (Toowoomba)
Neil WILLIAMS (Fraser Coast)
ARL Masters
Gavin ADAMS (Gold Coast)
Peter CASTLE (Canberra)
Mark FARROW (Brisbane)
Ian IRWIN (Brisbane)
Gary McCALLUM (Gold Coast)
Peter McPHEE (Brisbane)
John NOROHNA (Gold Coast)
Gunner PRASAD (Gold Coast)
Peter TEALE (CRL Group 6)
Iuri ULALE (Brisbane)
Runaway Bay, Gold Coast
QLD Final QRL U16 Cyril Connell Cup - Grand Final
Ref Belinda SLEEMAN (Ipswich)
Langlands Park, Brisbane
TJ Terry PASCOE (Sunshine Coast)
QLD Final QRL U18 Mal Meninga Cup - Grand Final
Ref Liam KENNEDY (Brisbane)
Langlands Park, Brisbane
U15 Schoolboys State Championships
Julian BOX (Sunshine Coast)
Kyle DOHERTY (Ipswich)
Nick PELGRAVE (Brisbane) #
Nathan CORNICK (Rockhampton)
Luke JENSEN (Toowoomba)
Belinda SLEEMAN (Ipswich)
Pizzey Park Burleigh
Daniel GIGLIOTTI (Ipswich)
Chris NITSO (Townsville)
Housh FALLAH (Rockhampton) #
Shaun ISAACS (Townsville)
Mackay
# Refereed Grand Final
State of Origin 2
National Final XXXX Challenge
Ref Chris ANDERSON (Mackay)
State Womens Carnival
Anthony ANDERSON (Mackay)
Terry PASCOE (Sunshine Coast)
Jarrod COLE (Gold Coast)
Jesse PARTON (Ipswich)
Roma
Tyson BROUGH (Sunshine Coast)
Shaun ISAACS (Townsville)
QRL Division Carnival (A Grade)
Peter ANDERSON (Gold Coast)
TJ Doug GREEN (Brisbane)
Bundaberg
Brandon BURGESS (Sunshine Coast)
Doug GREEN (Brisbane)
Dale SHEPPARD (Rockhampton)
Open Schoolboys State Championships
Adam BARTOLSIC (Gold Coast)
Liam DOHERTY (Ipswich)
Alex MALLORY (Rockhampton)#
Liam WILKINS (Rockhampton)
TJ Doug GREEN (Brisbane)
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
TJ Daniel GIGLIOTTI (Ipswich)
TJ John PEREZ (Sunshine Coast)
TJ Nick MOREL (Brisbane)
TJ Tim RUTHERFORD (Brisbane)
Geoff BASHFORD
Hewarrt KENNEDY (Roma)
Ron RICHARDSON (Central Highlands)
Gary BETTIENS (Central Highlands)
Damien LINDEBERG (Fraser Coast)
QLD v NSW U18
Ref Peter GOUGH (Sunshine Coast)
Outback Carnival
Michael AYLETT
Mark JOCUMSEN (Fraser Coast)
Neven OLM (Roma)
Barcaldine
QLD v NSW Womens
Ref Jon KENNEDY (Brisbane)
TJ Peter GOUGH (Sunshine Coast)
Gympie
TJ Andrew WAREHAM (Sunshine Coast)
TJ Justin DAVIS (Brisbane)
Gympie
TJ Stephen KANOWSKI (Ipswich)
QRL City v Country
Ref Clayton SHARPE (Brisbane)
QLD v CRL U16
Ref Brandon BURGESS (Sunshine Coast) TTJ Mark STAIB (Fraser Coast)
QLD v CRL U18
Ref Alex MALLORY (Rockhampton)
Bundaberg
TJ Dale SHEPPARD (Rockhampton)
Bundaberg
TJ Brett LOADER (Bundaberg)
– 24 –
TJ Ross CREAR (Rockhampton)
QLD Rangers v CRL
Ref Peter ANDERSON (Gold Coast)
Bundaberg
TJ Rod TOLLEY (Bundaberg)
TJ Brendan FORBES (Bundaberg)
TJ Brenton BOURKE (Roma)
TJ Greer BECK (Roma)
QLD Outback v NSW Outback
Ref Nevin OLM (Roma)
Roma
U12 Schoolboys State Championships
Damian BRADY (Ipswich)
Sam CROFT (Gold Coast)
Jackson McKELLAR (Gladstone)
Henry STREET (Victoria)
Redcliffe
Dylan CASSIDY (Bundaberg)
Alex DREGER (Fraser Coast)
James MOLYNEUX (Brisbane)
Scott UTTING (Brisbane)
Andrew CHRISTIE (Sunshine Coast) #
Ben HAYES (Brisbane)
Sam O’BRIEN (Townsville)
Taylor WORTH (Townsville)
Confraternity Schoolboys Carnival
Adam BARTOLSIC (Gold Coast) #
Housh FALLAH (Rockhampton)
Phillip HENNESSY (Sunshine Coast)
Ryan McCABE (Sunshine Coast)
David PENNA (Townsville)
Zac SCHWASS (Gold Coast)
Michael SMALL (Townsville)
Julian BOX (Sunshine Coast)
Rachael FULLER (Brisbane)
Ian IRWIN (Brisbane)
Chris NITSO (Townsville)
Chris RYAN (Toowoomba)
Craig SECOMBE (Brisbane)
Taylor WORTH (Townsville)
U11 Schoolboys Vic Jensen
Billy ADKINS (Gold Coast)
Sean DICKINSON (Bundaberg)
Joe McDERMOTT (Brisbane)
Zac BRENNAN (Sunshine Coast)
Jack EBERT (Townsville) #
Jordi TAYLOR (Sunshine Coast)
Daniel GRIFFIN (Brisbane)
Adelaide
Burleigh
TJ Daniel GRIFFIN (Brisbane)
TJ Daniel GRIFFIN (Brisbane)
TJ Adam BARTLETT (Gold Coast)
TJ Brian ROPER (Brisbane)
TJ Ron GREENTREE (Brisbane)
TJ Steve KANOWSKI (Ipswich)
TJ Andrew WAREHAM (Sunshine Coast)
QLD Cup Grand Final
Ref Justin DAVIS (Brisbane)
TJ Adam BARTOLSIC (Gold Coast)
TJ Michael GORDON (Gold Coast)
FOGS Cup Grand Final
Ref Chris ANDERSON (Mackay)
TJ Adam BARTOLSIC (Gold Coast)
TJ Michael GORDON (Gold Coast)
FOGS Colts Grand Final
Ref Jon KENNEDY (Brisbane)
TJ Toby CAMPBELL (Gold Coast)
Alex DREGER (Fraser Coast) #
ARL Open Schoolboys Cup National Final
Ref Nick MOREL (Brisbane)
Burleigh
Rockhampton
ARL Open Schoolboys Cup National Semi-Final
Ref Nick MOREL (Brisbane)
Dean BURNS* (Brisbane)
Jarrod COLE* (Gold Coast)
Thomas DUNGAVELL (Townsville)
Mark STAIB (Fraser Coast)
TJ Peter KILLORAN (Rockhampton)
ARL Open Schoolboys Cup State Final
Ref Michael GORDON (Gold Coast)
TJ Ben DRISCOLL (Rockhampton)
National u12 Schoolboys Exchange
Andrew CHRISTIE (Sunshine Coast)
Pat DALEY (Brisbane)
Alysha LEE (Gold Coast)
Burleigh
TJ Riley COULSON (Gold Coast)
ARL Development Cup Grand Final U12 Schoolboys
Ref Alex DREGER (Fraser Coast)
Adelaide
ARL Development Shield Grand Final U15 Club
Ref Nick PELGRAVE (Brisbane)
Dean SAUNDERS (Townsville)
Alex SIDERIS (Brisbane)
Belinda SLEEMAN (Ipswich)
National Open Schoolboys Championships
Michael GORDON (Gold Coast) #
Brett LOADER (Bundaberg)
Rockhampton
Jake BEAVER (Ipswich)
Matt COLCLOUGH (Brisbane)
Ross CREAR* (Rockhampton)
Dan RYAN (Toowoomba)
Ben WATTS (Brisbane)
National U15 Schoolboys Championships
Liam KENNEDY (Brisbane)
Doug GREEN (Brisbane)
Aspley
U13, U14 & U16* QRL Championships
Blake ALLEN (Sunshine Coast)
Toby CAMPBELL (Gold Coast)
Riley COULSON (Gold Coast)
Shannon KELLY (Ipswich)
Glenn STEWART (Sunshine Coast)
Brisbane
Brandon BURGESS (Sunshine Coast)
– 25 –
QRL Under 13, Under 14 & Under 16 - Rockhampton
Back row (L to R): Blake Allen (Sunshine Coast), Ben Watts (Brisbane), Riley Coulson (Gold Coast), Shannon Kelly (Ipswich)
Second Row (L to R): Andrew Wareham (CMO), Damian Breen (CMO), Matt Colclough (Brisbane), Jarrod Cole (Gold Coast)
David Isaacs (RDO), Stephen Hamilton (RDO)
Front Row (L to R): Dean Burns (Brisbane), Thomas Dungavell (Townsville), Ross Crear (Rockhampton), Dan Ryan
(Toowoomba), Jake Beaver (Ipswich), Toby Campbell (Gold Coast), Glen Stewart (Sunshine Coast), Mark Staib (Fraser Coast)
State Under 12 Schoolboys - Redcliffe
Back row (L to R): Dylan Cassidy (Bundaberg), Alex Dreger (Fraser Coast), Scott Utting (Brisbane), Jackson MacKellar (Gladstone),
Ben Hayes (Brisbane), Henry Street (Victoria), Jaymes Molyneux (Brisbane), Sam O’Brien (Townsville)
Front row (L to R): Damian Brady (Ipswich), Andrew Christie (Sunshine Coast), Paul Oliver (RDO), Brad Adams (CMO),
Vince Lawson (RDO), Sam Croft (Gold Coast), Kurt Worth (Townsville)
Vic Jensen Under 11 Schoolboys - Aspley
Back row (L to R): Paul Oliver (RDO), Jordi Taylor (Sunshine Coast), Josh McDermont (Brisbane),
Patrick Daley (Brisbane), Vince Lawson (RDO)
Front row (L to R): Alysha Lee (Gold Coast), Sean Dickinson (Bundaberg), Zac Brennan (Sunshine Coast),
Billy Adkins (Gold Coast), Jack Ebert (Townsville)
– 26 –
National Schoolboys Carnivals
National Under 12 Schoolboys – Adelaide
Back Row (L to R): Frank Leonard (ARLRA), Chris Caltlin (NSW), Alex Dreger (Fraser Coast),
Jack Bird (CRL), David Michalowsky (VIC), Nick Best (ARLRA), David Isaacs (QRL)
Front Row (L to R): Alex Story (CRL), Andrew Christie (Sunshine Coast), Scott Madden (NSW)
National Under 15 Schoolboys – Canberra
Back Row (L to R): Doug Keen (NSWRL), Matt Hicks (VIC), Liam Kennedy (Brisbane), James Vella (NSW). Frank Leonard (ARLRA)
Front Row (L to R): Anthony Grady (CRL), Phil Sung (NSW), Dale Whiteman (CRL), Belinda Sleeman (Ipswich)
National Under 18 Schoolboys – Gold Coast
Back Row (L to R): John Topp (ARLRA), Liam Nicholls (CRL), Michel Gordon (Gold Coast), John Haile (CRL),
Paul Oliver QRL)
Front Row (L to R): Kasey Campbell (NSW), Scott Shepherd (NSW), Daniel Griffin (Brisbane) , Aaron McRoberts (VIC)
– 27 –
ACADEMY MANAGER’S REPORT
Season 2010 has come and gone and the QRL Referees’ Academy again provided many opportunities for our match officials.
The submission put forward to Robert Finch last year became a reality with 4 part time multi skillers training in Sydney with the NRL
squad became a reality. The selected referees to take up this opportunity were:
• Clayton Sharpe (Brisbane)
Chris Butler (Brisbane)
• Michael Wise (Brisbane)
Peter Gough (Sunshine Coast).
It was pleasing to see both Michael Wise and Clayton Sharpe appointed to NRL lines through the season. This is a small step forward
and given 4 Queensland based match officials a chance that they did not have before.
The QRL U16 Cyril Connell and U18 Mal Meninga Cup Competitions kicked off in the second week of February and gave us a
chance to look at some referees that might be viewed running lines in the Academy. We did an interchange with NSWRA in the U16
& U18 age group with Liam Kennedy (Brisbane) U16 and Michael Gordon (Gold Coast) U18 were the two selected to go to Sydney.
Clayton Sharpe refereed his 100th QLD Cup game on 19 June and Nick Kalpakidis his 50th QLD Cup game on 17 April.
Peter Gough (Sunshine Coast) and Chris Anderson (Mackay) made their debuts in QLD Cup on 23 May and 3 July respectively.
Other referees to make debuts this season have been:
• Tim Rutherford (Brisbane) NYC
• Peter Gough (Sunshine Coast) NYC
• Nick Morel (Brisbane) NYC
• Tim Booth (Gold Coast) FOGS Colts & FOGS Cup
• Jon Kennedy (Brisbane) FOGS Cup
• Daniel Gigliotti (Ipswich) FOGS Cup
Tyson Brough (Sunshine Coast) FOGS Colts
Liam Kennedy (Brisbane) FOGS Colts
Belinda Sleeman (Ipswich) FOGS Colts
Alex Mallory (Rockhampton) FOGS Colts
Adam Bartolsic (Gold Coast) FOGS Colts
Jason McManus (Rockhampton) was also given an opportunity to referee a number of games in the FOGS Colts Competition.
It was pleasing to see Gavin Morris appointed to referee his first NRL game.
Several ARL Schoolboys Cup games were played in QLD and replayed on Channel 9 these included ARL Schoolboys Cup National
Semi Final and for the first time the National Grand Final which Nick Morel (Brisbane) refereed both.
Congratulations must go to Justin Davis (Brisbane) who refereed the Intrust Super Cup Grand Final. Also to Chris Anderson
(Mackay) who refereed the FOGS Cup and Jon Kennedy (Brisbane) the FOGS Colts Grand Final. To all Academy members thank
you for your efforts and participation this year. It is felt we are producing and developing a strong and talented group who represented
their Associations and themselves with distinction, of course there are highs and lows along with the rewards and evitable
disappointments.
My thanks go to the Crushers Leagues Club for allowing the Academy to hold debriefs sessions on Monday nights. To Fitnance and
in particular Joseph Spelta for the work he did on the Tuesday nights as a trainer, the weekly programs and for conducting the fitness
elevation that were carried out in four regional areas and the South East Corner twice this year. To Dennis Regan our Sports Trainer
for his time and effort he put in with the Academy squad on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Neil Wharton’s involvement with the
Academy this year was welcomed, which hopefully provided match officials with more insight and better understanding of this great
game of ours.
To the following coaches of match officials, sincere thanks for the weekends match reviews and Monday night debriefs that they were
involved in for the year Tony Maksoud, John Topp, Bob Morton, Harry Dearness, Reg Banush, Alan Beeby, Glenn MacGregor, Ian
Smith, Brian Diezmann, Jim Ward. Adrian Steele, Lloyd Evans, Brad Adams, Damian Breen, Keith Hinchliffe, Peter Worth, Lionel
Morrish and Dennis Swenson.
Sincere thanks to Tony Maksoud for conducting the Thursday night skill sessions and for being the video referee again this year. A
big thank you to John Topp for his effort and commitment.
I take this opportunity to acknowledge the work done by Paul Oliver, David Isaacs, Steve Hamilton and Vince Lawson in their
respective areas as Referee Development Officers.
To the Chairman of the QRL Referees’ Board Tony Maksoud, sincere thanks for your assistance and guidance throughout the year.
Thank you to the Chairman of the QRL Board, John McDonald AM, Managing Director Ross Livermore, the QRL Board members,
Competition and Operations Manager Bill Hunter, Education and Development Manager David Bannister and the staff of the QRL for
the assistance given throughout the year.
Eddie Ward
Academy Manager
– 28 –
ARL Open Schoolboys National Final – Suncorp Stadium
(L to R): Adam Bartolsic (Gold Coast) - In-goal Judge, Nick Morel (Brisbane) - Referee, Belinda Sleeman (Ipswich) - In-goal Judge ,
Michael Gordon (Gold Coast) - Touch Judge, Daniel Griffin (Brisbane) - Touch Judge
Cyril Connell U16 – Grand Final Referee
Belinda Sleeman (Ipswich)
Mal Meninga U18 – Grand Final Referee
Liam Kennedy (Brisbane)
National U18 Schoolboys – All female team
(L to R): Belinda Sleeman (Ipswich), Kasey Campbell (NSW), Melissa Yates (Brisbane)
– 29 –
NRL Full Time Match Officials
Brett Suttor
Gavin Morris
NRL Part Time – Multi Skillers
Michael Wise
(Brisbane)
NRL Debut
Sideline Official
Clayton Sharpe
(Brisbane)
NRL Debut
Sideline Official
Chris Butler
(Brisbane)
Peter Gough
(Sunshine Coast)
Milestones
Clayton Sharpe
(Brisbane)
QLD Cup
100 games
Nick Kalpakidis
Peter Gough
Chris Anderson
(Brisbane)
(Sunshine Coast)
(Mackay)
QLD Cup
QLD Cup
QLD Cup
50 games
debut
debut
– 30 –
Tim Rutherford
(Brisbane)
NYC
debut
Peter Gough
(Sunshine Coast)
NYC
debut
Nick Morel
(Brisbane)
NYC
debut
QLD Cup Grand Final Appointments
Year
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Results
Toowoomba 8 d Redcliffe 6
Redcliffe 18 d Easts 16
Norths 35 d Wests 16
Burleigh 12 d Redcliffe 10
Redcliffe 14 d Toowoomba 6
Toowoomba 28 d Redcliffe 26
Redcliffe 34 d Ipswich 10
Redcliffe 31 d Burleigh 18
Burleigh 22 d Easts 18
NQ Young Guns 36 d Burleigh 6
Redcliffe 27 d Toowoomba 6
Tweed Seagulls 28 d Redcliffe 18
Souths Logan 24 d Ipswich 18
Referee
Paul Oliver
Stuart Berndt
Tony Maksoud
Tony Maksoud
Tony Maksoud
Rob Alexander
Tony Maksoud
Adam Neale
Tony Maksoud
Rob Alexander
Brett Suttor
Gavin Morris
Justin Eastwood
Sunshine Coast 32 d Northern Pride 18 Clayton Sharpe
Northern Pride 30 d Norths 20
Justin Davis
Year
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Results
Easts 21 d Burleigh 20
Easts 31 d Burleigh 22
Burleigh 28 d Tweed 6
Wynnum 52 d Ipswich 18
Easts 12 d Wynnum 10
Western Districts 30 d Redcliffe 28
Redcliffe 26 d Burleigh 14
Year
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Results
Norths 48 d Easts 6
Norths 28 d Wests 18
Norths 28 d Wynnum 22
Tweed 18 d Norths 14
Western Districts 30 d Aspley 16
Easts 30 d South Logan 28
Easts 20 d Wynnum 18
Touch Judge
Ross Trevor
Rex Little
Rex Little
Paul Lorenti
Craig Walker
Paul Hibberd
Brenden Wood
Brenden Wood
Damian Breen
Brenden Wood
Damian Breen
Justin Davis
Peter Jones
Steve Kanowski
Steve Kanowski
Touch Judge
Alan Wallace
Paul Lorenti
Rob Irwin
Brad Adams
Brad Adams
Steve Dummer
Leigh Cronin
Rod Spain
Rod Spain
Brad Adams
Glen Richardson
David Shaw
David Shaw
David Shaw
Andrew Wareham
FOGs Cup Grand Final Appointments
Referee
Darren McKenzie
Shane Spicer
Justin Davis
Nick Kalpakidis
Robert Gallacher
Brendon Rose
Chris Anderson
Touch Judge
Robert Gallacher
Robert Gallacher
Tim Rutherford
Ron Greentree
Chris Butler
Ron Greentree
Ron Greentree
Touch Judge
Glen Richardson
Justin Davis
David Shaw
Peter Jones
Shane Spicer
Rod Spain
Terry Pascoe
FOGs Colts Grand Final Appointments
Referee
Justin Davis
Justin Ruthenberg
Brenden Wood
Chris Butler
Peter Anderson
Nick Morel
Jon Kennedy
Touch Judge
Peter Anderson
Glen Gillespie
Glen Gillespie
Robert Grogan
Robert Grogan
Peter Anderson
Adam Bartlett
Touch Judge
Marcus Schooth
Marcus Schooth
Daniel Gigliotti
Nick Morel
Andrew Wareham
Andrew Wareham
Brian Roper
QLD Cup Match Officials Numbers
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Name
Tony Long
Kev Allen
John Topp
Lex Lowry
Tony Whybird
David Allsopp
Stuart Berndt
Ian Irwin
Leigh Cronin
Paul Oliver
Moses Tolingling
Greg Thompson
Sid Pirini
Wayne Turpin
Peter McPhee
Shane Woodward
Andrew Burns
No.
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
Name
Darren McKenzie
Adam Neale
Bruce Schmidt
Matthew Himsa
Rob Alexander
Tony Maksoud
Tim Mander
Stuart Cantoni
Jason King
Ray Marbelli
Brad Harris
Lindsay Luck
Gavin Morris
Mark Waugh
Clint Sharrad
Matt Wyvill
Mick Smith
– 31 –
No.
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
Name
Michael Wise
Justin Eastwood
Mark Oaten
Shane Spicer
Russell Thompson
Michael Inman
Clayton Sharpe
Brett Suttor
Steve Kanowski
Justin Davis
Nick Kalpakidis
Robert Gallacher
Brendon Rose
Chris Butler
Peter Gough
Chris Anderson
??????????????



Confirmation of 2010/11
Board and Staff
Board
Tony Maksoud
Chairman
Delegates
Northern
Warren Pitt
Central
Rex Little
South East QLD
Darren Winningham
Independents
Stuart Berndt
Bernie Pramberg
Manager, QRL Education & Development
Dave Bannister
Operations Officer
John Topp
QRL Staff
Operations Officer
John Topp
Academy Manager
Eddie Ward
Development Officer - Northern
David Isaacs
Development Officer - Central
Stephen Hamilton
Development Officer - Central
Glen Richardson
Development Officer - South East QLD
Paul Oliver
– 32 –
2010
QRL Referees’ Board
Board
Chairman
Tony Maksoud
Northern
Stuart Cantoni
Central
Rex Little
South East Queensland
Darren Winningham
Independents
Stuart Berndt
Bernie Pramberg
Education & Development Manager
Robert Moore – resigned February ‘10
Dave Bannister – commenced March ‘10
Operations Officer
John Topp
Regional Co-ordinators
Capricornia
South West
Wide Bay
Dean Cranston
Peter Tozer
Dave Jenkinson
QRL Staff
Operations Officer
Academy Manager
John Topp
Eddie Ward
Development Officers
Northern
Central
Central
South East QLD
David Isaacs
Stephen Hamilton – commenced January ‘10
Vince Lawson – resigned October ‘10
Paul Oliver
2010 QRL Referees’ Board – General Meetings (4)
Tony Maksoud
Stuart Cantoni
Rex Little
Darren Winningham
Stuart Berndt
Bernie Pramberg
Robert Moore
Dave Bannister
John Topp
4
4
4
4
4
2
1 resigned February ‘10
2 commenced March ‘10
4
(Brisbane)
(Brisbane)
Nick Euclid
Euclid Medal
Medal Recipient
Recipient
Nick
(L
to
R:
Pauline
Penisi
Nick’s
daughter,
Justin
Davis)
Pauline
Penisi
-- Nick’s
daughter,
Justin
Davis)
(L(L
toto
R:R:
Pauline
Penisi
- Nick’s
daughter,
Justin
Davis)
(Brisbane)
Nick Euclid Medal Recipient
(L to R: Pauline Penisi - Nick’s daughter, Justin Davis)
2010
2010 QLD
QLD Intrust
Intrust Super
Super Cup
Cup
Grand
Final
Referee
2010
Intrust
Super
Cup
Grand Final Referee
Grand Final Referee
2010 QLD Intrust Super
CupDavis
Justin
Justin
Davis
Grand Final Referee
Justin Davis (Brisbane)
Justin Davis
Previous Winners
Winners
Previous
Previous
Winners
2008
Justin
Eastwood
(Gold
Coast)
2008
Justin
Eastwood (Gold
(Gold Coast)
Coast)
2008 Justin Eastwood
2009
Clayton
Sharpe
(Brisbane)
2009
Clayton
Sharpe
(Brisbane)
2009 Clayton Sharpe (Brisbane)
Previous Winners
2008 Justin Eastwood (Gold Coast)
2009 Clayton Sharpe (Brisbane)
2010
Barry
Gomersall
2010
2010 Barry
Barry Gomersall
Gomersall
EncouragementAward
AwardRecipient
Recipient
Encouragement
Encouragement
Award
Recipient
2010
BarryBurgess
Gomersall
Brandon
Brandon
Burgess
Brandon
Burgess
Encouragement
Award Recipient
(Sunshine
(Sunshine
Coast)
(SunshineCoast)
Coast)
Brandon
Burgess
Previous
Winners
Previous
Winners
Previous
Winners
2007
Zane
Wright
(Mackay)
(Sunshine
Coast)
2007
Zane
(Mackay)
2007
Zane Wright
Wright
(Mackay)
2008
Alex
Holmes
(Sunshine
Coast)
2008
2008 Alex
Alex Holmes
Holmes (Sunshine
(Sunshine Coast)
Coast)
2009
Fuller
Previous
Winners
2009
Rachael
Fuller
(Brisbane)
2009 Rachael
Rachael
Fuller (Brisbane)
(Brisbane)
2007 Zane Wright (Mackay)
2008 Alex Holmes (Sunshine Coast)
2009 Rachael Fuller (Brisbane)
2010 QLD Intrust Super Cup
Grand Final Referee
Justin Davis
(Brisbane)
(L to R: Pauline Penisi - Nick’s daughter, Justin Davis)
Previous Winners
2008 Justin
Eastwood (Gold Coast)
2010
2010Sharpe (Brisbane)
2009 Clayton2010
2010 Barry Gomersall
Encouragement Award Recipient
Brandon Burgess
(Sunshine Coast)
Volunteer
the
Year
Award
Recipient
Volunteerofof
ofthe
theYear
YearAward
AwardRecipient
Recipient
Volunteer
Inaugural
Winner
Inaugural
Winner
Inaugural
2010 Winner
Volunteer
of the
Year Award Recipient
Ross
Bennett
Ross
Bennett
Ross
Bennett
Inaugural
Winner
(Gold Coast)
Coast)
(Gold
(Gold Coast)
Ross Bennett
2010 QLD
Intrust
Super Cup
(Gold
Coast)
Grand Final Referee
Justin Davis
(Brisbane)
Previous Winners
2007
Zane
Wright
(Mackay)Recipient
Nick Euclid Medal
2008
Alex- Holmes
(SunshineJustin
Coast)
(L to R: Pauline
Penisi
Nick’s daughter,
Davis)
2009 Rachael Fuller (Brisbane)
Previous Winners
2008 Justin Eastwood (Gold Coast)

2010 QRL Referees` Board

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