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VALE PAUL GOENER

It is with great sadness that I bring to members and friends of the NSWRLRA the passing of Honorary Associate Member for Life PAUL GOENER.

Paul had a major impact on the structure of refereeing in Queensland after a very successful career as a Referee and International Touch Judge.

Paul was instrumental in the formation of the QRL Referees Association in the 1970's and served for many years as President. His vision, foresight, enthusiasm and passion for refereeing holds a very special place to this day.

A coach and mentor to many of all ages, Paul's understanding of the role of referees within the game assisted the respect within the game that sometimes is hard for referees to gain. This ability to interact and communicate without politics greatly impressed the NSWRLRA and its members and led to Paul being elevated to Honorary Associate Member for Life. A greatly respected member.

Rugby League Achievements
• Rugby League Queensland 1948 – 1992
• 1965 – 1976 Senior Referee
• 1965 – 1976 Touch Judges Juniors & Seniors

Honours as Referee
• 1973 Wide Bay v New Zealand
• 1974 Test Match Judge Australia v New Zealand
• 1965, 1967, 1972, 1976 – Interstate Touch Judge
• 1970 – Wide Bay v Queensland
• 1970 State Championships – Brisbane V North Queensland
• 1971 – 1974 Country Championships
• 1972 – 1974 Carlton Club

Additional Honours
• President & Vice President – Queensland Referees Association
• Honouree Life Member – New South Wales Referees Association
• 2006 – Australia Day Award – Fraser Coast Sports Star of the Year
• 2007 – Australia Day Award – Senior Sportsman of the Year
• 1989 – Founding Member, 1996 President & 1991-1998 Committee Member of Probus Heritage City Chapter, Maryborough Qld
• Member – Fraser Coast Uniting Lodge #19 – 60 Year Jewel Service Medal
• 2000 – Volunteer Award – Blue Care Maryborough
• 1959 Won the Australian Amateur Middleweight Lifters ... See MoreSee Less

NSWRL Referees Association

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The Board and members of the NSWRLRA pass on their best wishes to long term member Pat Reynolds #857 who is recovering from a recent stroke.

Pat is showing great strength and determination with the support of his family and colleagues and we look forward to seeing him up and about soon. ... See MoreSee Less

NSWRL Referees Association

6 days ago

The Board and members of the NSWRLRA express their deep sympathy to the family and team-mates of Sea Eagles player Keith Titmuss who passed away after training today. Keith played in the 2017 Sea Eagles Premiership winning team and had been included in the 30 man squad for this season. ... See MoreSee Less