Manly Warringah Rugby League Referees Association

To celebrate the NRL Harvey Norman Women in League Round, two of our members Zara & Jazzy were given the opportunity for a Match Day Experience at the Panthers v Broncos game at CommBank Stadium ‼️

ATTENTION

You are all invited to the 2026 Manly Refs Presentation Lunch
1-4pm at Masalas Kitchen
Darrin Huckle will be awarded with life membership
It will be one hell of a day so you dont want to miss it
All members and highly encouraged to go
Tickets will be avalible for purchase soon via out instagram!

Continuing with our new daily series: Behind the Whistle!
Each day, we’ll shine a spotlight on a referee or touch judge who has helped shape, serve and contribute to the great game of rugby league.

Today we feature Steve Chiddy, who was graded as a referee from the Manly Referees Association.

While Steve began his career as a referee, it was as a Touch Judge and Video Referee that he truly flourished, becoming one of the most respected and significant officials of his era. His career statistics are outstanding. When combining all of his official appointments, Steve was involved in more than 850 ARL/NRL first grade fixtures across a remarkable career spanning around 25 years.

It is a tremendous record and a true reflection of his professionalism, consistency and outstanding contribution to rugby league officiating.

Who will be featured tomorrow? Stay tuned!

Continuing with our new daily series: Behind the Whistle!
Each day, we’ll shine a spotlight on a referee or touch judge who has helped shape, serve and contribute to the great game of rugby league.

Today we proudly feature Jason Walsh, a proud product of the Manly-Warringah Referees Association.
Jason was originally graded as a referee before making his mark as one of the game’s leading Touch Judges. Across an outstanding career, he officiated in more than 200 first grade games, including Test matches, State of Origin and an NRL Grand Final.
Jason also took the whistle in a handful of NSW Cup matches, and also officiated in a NSW Cup Grand Final as a Touch Judge.

Who will be featured tomorrow? Stay tuned!

Our annual Brookie maccas night is coming up next Monday. Between 6-7pm 10% of proceeds go back to Manly refs on all orders. Hopefully we see you all there!

Last weekend all of our members officiating wore black arm bands to remember the late Pat Portlock. Pat is life member 38 of the association. He will not be forgotten. Vale Pat Portlock

Pat Portlock Funeral Details
Friday 19th June - 11:00am
Location: Palmdale Lawn Cemetery - Rose Chapel 57 Palmdale Road, Palmdale, NSW 2258

It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of Mr Pat Portlock, the 38th Life Member of the Manly Warringah Referees Association. Pat served as the Associations Treasurer from 1979-1981 and the Associations Secretary in 1984. He was awarded the Jim Campbell Trophy for the Associations Best Referee in 1980 and the Danny Stewart Trophy for the Member who contributed Most to the Association in 1984. Pat was made a Life Member in 1984. Our thoughts are with Pat’s wife Greta, son Wayne, family and friends. Funeral details will be advised once known. All Manly Referees will wear black armbands in next weekend’s games as a mark of respect to Mr Pat Portlock.

Continuing with our new daily series: Behind the Whistle!
Each day, we’ll shine a spotlight on a referee or touch judge who has helped shape, serve and contribute to the great game of rugby league.

Today we feature Steve “Tedro” Lyons, who officiated more than 150 first grade games and holds a unique place in rugby league history. In 2003, Lyons became the first referee to control a golden point match in the NRL — and reportedly the first golden point match anywhere in the world. Steve was graded from the Manly Warringah Rugby League Referees Association

Who will be featured tomorrow? Stay tuned!

It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of Mr Pat Portlock, the 38th Life Member of the Manly Warringah Referees Association. Pat served as the Associations Treasurer from 1979-1981 and the Associations Secretary in 1984. He was awarded the Jim Campbell Trophy for the Associations Best Referee in 1980 and the Danny Stewart Trophy for the Member who contributed Most to the Association in 1984. Pat was made a Life Member in 1984. Our thoughts are with Pat’s wife Greta, son Wayne, family and friends. Funeral details will be advised once known. All Manly Referees will wear black armbands in next weekend’s games as a mark of respect to Mr Pat Portlock.

Huge congratulations to all members selected to officiate week 1 of finals in Junior reps and week 5 in Major competitions. Run well!