Bob Jones Most Improved Referee Award
History
Bob Jones was Club Secretary of Parramatta Leagues for a period of ten years. He was also a most esteemed member of the Parramatta Referees' Association. He was Patron of the Association from 1977 until 1985. He was made an Honorary Life Member in 1978. Upon his departure from the Association as Patron in 1985, he set in motion the means to present an annual award to the "Most Improved Referee". This award is voted upon by the Appointments Panels and takes into account all aspects of refereeing. This is a very sought after award and many members who have won this award have gone on to achieve higher honours in refereeing. The award has five winners that have gone on to make the NRL as an on-field officials, development and on-field performance.
2017 Recipient
The recipient for 2017 is Corey Fisher. Corey has come on leaps and bounds since winning the Rookie of the Year Award in 2014, his first season as a referee. Corey has impressed with his infectious vibe to learn and improve. This season Corey debuted in both the U16’s and C Grade as a referee. He was rewarded for his consistent improvement throughout the year by being appointed to referee the U15/2’s Tier A Grand Final. As a Touch Judge he had a stellar year, being appointed to his second successive U16/1’s Grand Final as well as the C1’s Grand Final on the Sunday. Congratulations Corey on another wonderful achievement in your developing career. Continue to maintain your high standards in everything you do.
Honour Roll
2018 Harrison Bayssari
2017 Corey Fisher
2016 Robert Morey
2015 Todd Ripps
2014 Ben McMurray
2013 Ben McMurray
2012 Jake Peters-McDonald
2011 Daniel Luttringer
2010 Chris Chalkley
2009 Patrick Mackey
2008 Mitchell Stone
2007 Graham Inskip & Philip Sung
2006 Barry Cummins
2005 Philip Sung
2004 Stephen Ellison
2003 Melissa Yates
2002 Daniel Eastwood
2001 Todd Baker
2000 Lewis South
1999 Darren Rickersey
1998 Alan Shortall
1997 Noel Edwards
1996 Michael Graham
1995 Pat Reynolds
1994 Paul Hope
1993 Des Fisher
1992 David Walker
1991 Phil Dorahy
1990 Danny Heylbut
1989 Alan Farlow
1988 Roger Heinrich
1987 Kelvin Jeffes
1986 Chris Gabriel
1985 Phil Horner