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ProTen news - Clubs finalise committees and coaches for 2026

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Krista Schade

11 December 2025, 7:00 PM

ProTen news - Clubs finalise committees and coaches for 2026

Many ProTen Clubs have been busy, holding annual general meetings, electing committee members and appointing coaches, as we head into the 2026 season.


The competition held its annual meeting early in December, and elected Brad Lawrence and Brent Parsons into the president and vice-president roles respectively.

Competition secretary is Brooke Streat and treasure is Kendy Lawrence. Jamie Parsons was re-elected as publicity officer.

Competition directors are Geoff Hale, Reece Wilson, Grant McMaster and Fiona Casey, with further club delegates to be endorsed in the new year.



At Ivanhoe, the Roosters have Mark Huntly at the head of the committee in the President role, supported by Johnno Hart as vice.

Secretary is Jess Brennan Clark, while the treasurer role is being shared between Jane Jones and Laura Rogers. Brad Lawrence will act as publicity officer.

The committee is well supported, with Robert Brennan, Warren Clark, Maddison Brennan, Warwick Clark, Clay Jones, Anthony Jones, Rob Clark, Rob Clark Jnr, Kendy Lawrence, Dwayne Evans, Michael Spinks, Di Huntly, Kim Huntly and Tyrone Johnson all stepping forward.


Coaching announcements

  • Jed Webster will coach Hillston Bluebirds women's side.
  • Amy Fazekas and Amanda Rourke will co-coach the Barellan Rams women's side, and Noah Forbutt will return to the role of men's coach.
  • The experienced pairing of Jamie Parsons and Kane Wilson will coach the Rankin Springs men's side, while rookie coach Brooke Streat and Luke Tuckett will coach the women's side.


Upcoming Club AGMs

  • BarellanRams : December 20 at 2pm at the Commercial Hotel
  • Goolgowi Rabbitohs: January 11 at 4pm at Goolgowi Ex-Servicemen's Club


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