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4 days ago

Funeral arrangements for our esteemed Life Member Phil Elliss are:

Wednesday 7 June 2023
Commencing at 10am
St Rita's Catholic Church
37-39 Benfer Rd
Victoria Point Qld ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

VALE PHIL ELLISS

The NSWRLRA was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Life Member, Phil Elliss, aged 90.

Phil began his career as an official with the Public Services and CYO Referees and joined the Manly Warringah Referees Association before being graded as referee number 580 by the NSWRL Referees Association. Phil was a Life Member of each Association.

He controlled five 1st grade games during the 1967 season and pursued a successful career as a touch judge after that.

After Elliss made the decision to hang up the whistle, he became a successful administrator. He was first appointed to the NSWRL Referees Advisory Board where he assessed graded referees.

He later became involved with the NSWRL Referees Coaching Panel where he helped coach touch judges and helped manage Rugby League Schoolboys Carnivals.

He was made a life member of the NSWRLRA in 1978 and a NSWRL Life Member in 2004.

Our thoughts are wife his wife Dorothy, children Cathy, Stephen, John and Glen and his 8 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grand Children. ... See MoreSee Less

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I will post the Funeral arrangements for Phil Elliss as soon as I have them from the family.

Phil Elliss in action

On a personal note - Phil was one of the 'big 3' Manly Warringah Referees had on the NSWRFL Advisory Board along with Barry Cross and Jack Jewell. All good men and played a big part in my career. Phil never got rattled - always calm and respectful.

One of the good blokes. Yep Graeme he always had a smile and a great story. RIP Phil

Rest in peace.

Phil coached me in Junior Reps, Thought I was good enough to run the S.G.Ball line in 1989 therefore helping me get Graded. More importantly, became friends once I joined the NSW Public Service Referees Assn. Thanks for everything. R.I.P.

great friend and wonderful husband and father also did great work for st Vincent Paul It was a great privilidge to know him for many years. Rest in peace dear friend Noreen

Sincere condolences to the family & friends of Phil. My father Barry Barnes, refereed many a game with Phil running touch for him. Dad was sad to hear of his passing & said to give his condolences.

That’s very sad news. One of the greatest

Sad news. A great mentor to me and many others. Always had a smile and a laugh. Will miss him.

A wonderful man. RIP Phil.🙏

Very sad news, always had a smile!

First met Phil at the NSWRL Academy and then was lucky to have him as Advisory Board for games. A great man. Thoughts are with all his family and friends

RIP Phil. Honest referee coach who didn’t hold back. Told you what you needed to know. A member of Public Service Referees with him.

May you rest in eternal peace uncle Phil….💔

Champion fella may he RIP

Sad news a great gentleman will be missed but not forgotten

Awful news. Phil was one of the blokes who made refereeing a joy

A gentleman.

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NSWRL Referees Association is at Collegians Sporting Complex.

2 weeks ago

Today at Collegians Sporting Complex, the Jersey Flegg game was controlled by Brendan Mani with Kieran Irons controlling the NSW Cup. They both were supported well by Nathan Loveday and John Woods. ... See MoreSee Less

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