New committee to lead Blues in 2027 season

RUGBY LEAGUE

DYLAN SMITH

Tom Pattison will lead Narrabri Rugby League Football Club into 2027 after being elected president at the club’s annual general meeting.

The Narrabri Blues held the AGM at Club Narrabri on Sunday, 18 October, with the new committee set to build on the momentum of the club’s return to Collins Park during 2026.

Pattison will take over the presidency from outgoing president Cameron Staines, who was thanked for his leadership and commitment during an important period in the club’s history.

Life member Sue Thomas chaired the meeting, at which all positions were declared vacant before the new committee was elected.

Hayden Bell was elected vice-president, Anthony Duncan will serve as treasurer, Kristy Venables as secretary, Christy Browning as registrar and Kim Mason as canteen coordinator.

The general committee comprises Kaitlyn Armitage, Brian Brown, Bruce Bushby, Lex Cameron, Derek Canfell, Dave Dewar, Robyn Keeffe, Daniel McMillan, Jacob Nichols, Eric Nixon, Jess O’Neil, Ashley and Kristina Penberthy, Peter Quirk, Jake Rumsby, Anna Stollznow and Michael Wales.

The club also paid tribute to its 2026 committee for its dedication and the countless hours contributed during what was described as a huge year for the Blues.

The committee’s efforts helped bring the club back to Collins Park after a hiatus in the 2025 season, marking an important milestone for the club and its members.

The incoming committee was congratulated on stepping forward to help lead the Blues into the 2027 season.