Life Membership

The 2007 Annual General Meeting resolved that Mark Bej be awarded life membership. Mark has made a fantastic contribution to our association, specifically as a coach for many years.

He was formally inducted as a life member at the 2008 Life Member dinner and Ladies Night.

Darkie McCall Award

The Darkie McCall award is presented at the Life Member dinner and Ladies night for the member who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the association during the previous season.

The award for 2007 was presented to Barry Cummins for his hard work, effort and dedication to the association. Barry's service on Sponsorship and Social committee as well as his strength and service as an active referee makes him a true stalward of the association.

Jack Argent Trophy

The Jack Argent Trophy is presented to the referee who officiates in the A Grade, Division 1 Grand Final - the associations top appointment.

Stephen Ellison was appointed to this position for the fourth successive season. An association record! Stephen has displayed outstanding commitment to his refereeing and to the association.

He is a great role model and embodies the association ethos perfectly.

Junior Achievement Award

The Junior Achievement Award is presented to the Junior Member who has displayed outstanding potential during the season.

Jarred Kelly was awarded the 2008 Junior of the Year award. Jarred came of age this year. His outstanding performaces on the field led to his appointment to the Under 13 Div 1 Grand Final and to the Under 16 Div 3 touch line.

Bob Jones Award

The Bob Jones trophy is presented to the member who has shown outstanding improvement and achievement during the season.

This season's honour was presented to Mitchell Stone.

Mitchell continues to demonstrate the skill and strength that will one day take him to the NRL. His effort in Senior District Football as well as Junior Representative Squad are to be applauded.

Ernie Bull Award

The Ernie Bull Trophy is presented to the Member who has shown outstanding commitment to training and is named Trainer of the year.

Jake Peters-McDonald was named winner of the Ernie Bull Trophy.

In naming Jake, Sarge (Joe Paolini) said he demonstrated outstanding commitment, dedication and enthusiasm at every training session. Jake only missed training for League Business.

Rookie of the Year Award

The Rookie of the Year award recognises new referees who excel on field, train hard and become part of the fabric of the association.

Joseph Eid was awarded the 2008 Rookie of the year.

Joe was a popular winner from the many rookies who excelled this year. He is one of the hardest trainers, performed well during the season and has really become a part of the association.

Referee's Referee Award

The Referee’s Referee award is a chance for members to have their say on their colleagues. Referees were asked to think about the active referee they most admire, they enjoy running or training with, they think is an asset to the organisation and they think represent what we stand for.

Barry Cummins was awarded the Referee's Referee award. The only association award decided by active members. This honour comes on top of the Darkie McCall award he won earlier in the year.

NRL Achievement Award

The NRL achievement award recognises those referees who have made the association proud during the season.

Zbigniew Przeklasa-Adamski was awarded the senior award after a stand-out season including an outstanding Junior Rep Season.

Jake Peters-McDonald also excelled this season and was appointed to the Under 12 National consolation grand final in Darwin.