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Old refs throw caution to the wind

2nd July 2009

ABOUT 32 referees swapped old 'war stories' and talked about the current state of the game.

WETTING THE WHISTLE: Rugby League referees from 1967 to 2009 attended a reunion at the Goonellabah Workers Sports Club. Pictured are: Back row from left, Noel Schumacher, John Dowling, Pat Morrissey, Kevin Sams, Bob Johnson, Denis O’Neill; middle row, Rex Hughes, Barry Davidson, Ray Condon, Steve Toms, Jeff Wheeler; front row, Bill Slade, Kim Holwell, Anthony Sams, Jerry Mergan, Brian Grant, Gerry

Doug Eaton

FORMER local rugby league whistle-blowers kicked up their heels at a reunion at the Lismore Workers Sports Club.

About 32 referees swapped old 'war stories' and talked about the current state of the game.

Among them was Brian Grant, of Bangalow, who refereed at the NSW Country Championships and in the NRL.

The reunion on Saturday night stemmed from one that was held 10 years ago, which was so successful they wanted to do it again.

 
Lismore Northern Star  
 
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