Author : Steve Montgomery

NSWRLRA Junior Reps Presentation Night

Friday night at the Canterbury League Club the NSWRL Referee’s Association held their annual Junior Rep’s presentation night

Isaac El Hassen hosted the evening with the help of NSWRLRA CEO Mr. Greg McCallum, and they both did a great job

About 150 junior rep referee’s attended their big night at the Canterbury League Club and all enjoyed catching up and talking about the season and having a laugh.

Award were awared to :

Pat Walsh Trophy

Nathan Hillier 2023 Pat Walsh Trophy winner (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

NSWRLRA Life Member Mr. Pat Walsh presented the Pat Walsh Trophy to Nathan Hillier, Referee of the Andrew Johns Cup Grand Final.

Tony Young Trophy

Bailey Warren 2023 Tony Young Memorial Trophy winner (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

NSWRLRA Life Member & Director Mr. Wiliam Drury the Tony Young Trophy to Brayden Hunt, Referee of the Laurie Dalie Cup Grand Final.

Frank Walsh Memorial Trophy

Brayden Hunt 2023 Frank Walsh Memorial Trophy winner (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

NSWRLRA C.E.O Mr, Greg McCallum presented the Frank Walsh Memorial Trophy to Curtis Robinson, Referee of the SG Ball Cup Grand Final.

Dennis Spagarino Trophy

Curtis Robinson 2023 Dennis Spagarino Trophy winner (Photo ; Steve Montgomery)

Joanne Spagarino, daughter of the Denis presented the Dennis Spagarino Trophy to Jabril Daizli, Referee of the Harold Matthews Cup Grand Final.

Kevin Jeffes Trophy

Jabril Daizli 2023 winner of the Kevin Jeffers Trophy (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Jabril Daizli was presented his Kevin Jeffes Trophy as the most improved referee in the inner district squad by the son of Kevin, Kelvin Jeffes.

John Meehan Trophy

Mitchell Pitscheiner 2023 John Meehan Trophy winner (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Life Member of the NSWRLRA Mr.John Meehan presented the John Meehan Trophy to Mitchell Pitscheidner, referee of the Women’s Country Championship Grand Final.

Frank Leonard Trophy

Lachlan Greenfield 2023 Frank Leonard Trophy winner (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Mr. Steve Clapson NSWRLRA Life Member and Director was emotional as he Presented the Frank Leonard Trophy to Lachlan Greenfield, referee of the Tarsha Gale Cup Grand Final.

Les Matthews Award

Marco Levy 2023 Les Matthews Trophy winner (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

The Les Matthews Award was presented by by Les’ son Craig to Marco Levy, Rookie Referee of the year, for best performance in their first year in the squad.

Michael Ryan Medal

Yvette Downey NSWRL with 2023 Michael Ryan Medalist Brayden Hunt (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

The Michael Ryan Medal, award by a vote of the referee’s squad members was presented by NSWRLRA Chairman Mr. Kevin Green & NSWRL head of football operation Ms. Yvette Downey to Brayden Hunt from the Newcastle Referee’s.

2023 Graded Referee’s

Mitchell Pitscheider, Tate Hoobin & Curtis Robinson 2023 graded referee’s (Photo ; Steve Montgomery)

Also Congratulation to 2023 Graded referees, these ref’s were introduced by Peter Filmer (NSWRLRA Life Member & Director) and Mr. Kevin Green boss whistle blower.

Joel Pitscheiner – South Sydney Referee’s #1033
Mitchell Robinson – Penrith Referee’s #1034
Tate Hoobin – Newcastle Refere’s #1035

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Author : David Polkinghorne The Canberra Times

Canberra rugby league referees struggling for numbers

The growth of rugby league is a massive boost for the game, but it’s putting a strain on referees.

They desperately need more numbers as they prepare for juniors to kick off next weekend.

Canberra Referees chairman Matthew Hall put out an SOS for all potential whistleblowers.

They will hold a training course at the old Canberra Raiders headquarters in Bruce – near Canberra Stadium – on Thursday.

The boom in women’s rugby league is driving the growth of the game, but it’s also putting pressure on the number of referees. More games means more are needed.

The Canberra Raiders Cup only kicked off last weekend, with round two on Saturday, while the Katrina Fanning Shield is scheduled to get under way next weekend.

Although that could change with the Monaro Women making the final of the country championships at Leichhardt Oval next Saturday. But referees are already finding themselves stretched.

Hall said they did have good numbers, but sometimes only 30 per cent were available due to work and family commitments.

It was also hard to get people to commit to a full weekend – limiting the games they could do.

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“Over a weekend we have about 160 games, including when junior footy kicks off the end of next week, we’re having a shortage of referees.

“We’ve got about 100 members, but at one time we might only have 30 to 50 per cent available due to work commitments or family commitments. We just want to get more referees out on the paddock.”

Hall said there were a variety of reasons to become a referee: you get paid, it’s fun, you became part of a big family and you get the chance to put back into the game.

He encouraged anyone interested to get in touch via the Canberra District Rugby League Referees Association social media or the phone numbers listed on their website.

“We do have a referee’s course coming up Thursday and that’s to help get referees for the junior competition,” Hall said.

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“We want people to come and give it a try. If you love it, keep doing it. There is a supportive network of people that are able to help.

“We’re a community-based organisation and we want to provide more back to the game.

“We want to make sure that no one doesn’t have a game because there’s not a referee, but it’s very hard when the numbers are low.

“It is fun and you do get paid for it, too. We don’t do it for the money – if we did it for the money we’d all be broke – but it’s the fun of it.

“We actually enjoy putting back into the game.”

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Author : Zoe Hamilton NSWRL

Regional and Metropolitan Referee Developments squads announced

Ref Tobi holder says ‘That’s a try’ as the Sharks celebrate another great try (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

The NSWRL is pleased to announce that Regional and Metropolitan Referee Developments squads will be operating under one system for the 2022 Junior Representative season in line with the NSWRL One State plan.

The referees in both squads this year will be afforded the opportunity to referee across NSW with NSWRL Referee High Performance Manager Stuart Raper excited to unite both squads.

“The One State approach will allow the squads to be interchangeable.

So whether you are regional referee or a metro referee you could be called to any Junior Representative competition,” Raper said.

“We will also be watching closely during the season for any referee who shows potential to get a train and trial or graded into the High Performance squad.”

High Performance squad

Mitchell Pitscheider refereeing the NSWRL Tarsha Gale Cup (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Officiating, commitment and fitness levels all play a part in a referee being promoted into the High Performance squad, which officiates the NSWRL’s top tier competition The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup.

The referees will continue training under Referee Operations Manager Paul Kalina and Officiating Development Coordinator Gavin Badger who have played significant roles in having the squads ready for the 2022 season.

The One State charter included plans to bring the game in regional NSW and the Sydney metropolitan area closer together, including officials.

It also aims to improve competition opportunities for participants by restructuring the state into six zones.

With the Peter McDonald Premiership, Macarthur Conference Competition and Hunter Junior Rugby League ready to commence in 2022.]

Ref Dillan Wells says ‘that’s a Try’ in last years NSWRL SG Ball Cup (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

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Shannon Castle (Group 16)
Isaac Cornell (Group 9)
Corey Cox (Northern Rivers)
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Oscar Day (Northern Rivers)
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Nathan Eveleig (Newcastle)
Jack Fisher (Newcastle)
Matthew Galvin (Group 6)
Mitch Graham (Group 3)
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Aden Hayward (Group 11)
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Jye Honeysett (Illawarra)
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Ruby Keen (Illawarra)
Tom Lidbury (Newcastle)
Braiden McIntosh (Canberra)
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Ryan Micallef (Group 7)
Jacob Nelson (Group 2)
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Anthony Pond (Group 10)
Matt Reeves (Illawarra)
Callum Richardson (Central Coast)
Jackson Rye (Group 6)
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Ryan Schmiedel (Group 4)
Cody Simmons (Central Coast)
Balunn Simon (Group 7)
Bailey Warren (Group 7)
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