Born in Dalby Q, only four months after the bombing of Darwin, so I am lucky to have survived the war.  Saw my first live game of Aussie Rules, in 1974 at Milingimbi.  Sandflies beat the marchflies, but only just.

Joined St Mary's as a bingo worker at the Greek Hall in July 1984.  Worked bingo as a caller back, seller of instant bingo and a caller.  Have never been a seller, and have no desire to learn the trade.

In working with teams, I have been a jumper washer, time keeper, manager, runner (for 2 quarters only), water boy (twice).

On the committee for twelve years, and vice president for nine of them.

I think that I hold the record for the most successful League Team Manager at 7 out of 8.  After my only loss as a league team manager, I was transferred to the position of bingo caller.