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IT is hard to believe we As well, more than 300 This is what we call the ripple effect, have reached the end of leading employment, and you will read about that among other another year. education and training ARTIE Academy success stories inside this But as always, the providers this year used edition. Christmas break does allow to the FOGS Expos to Of course a big part of the success that us that small window where showcase the opportunities we have enjoyed with the FOGS Expos we can catch our breath, they had available, dealing and the ARTIE Academy comes from look back at what we have directly and personally the inspiration young Queenslander draw achieved over the past 12 with the workforce’s next from the example of their Origin heroes. months, and peer over the generation. While attending an Expo or talking to horizon at what the new year But numbers are easy students about staying in school may seem may bring. to wash over. It is the personal stories, like a small gesture to you, we have seen Christmas is also a time of celebration – and putting a smiling face to those job time and time again what a difference it both for the things we have achieved, and opportunities that drive home the good makes to these children who, just like us, the good fortune we are lucky enough to work that the FOGS Expos are doing. hold the Queensland jersey and the values enjoy. As always, in this edition of it represents so dearly. At the FOGS, we are celebrating Queenslander Magazine, we will visit My sincere thanks to all of the FOGS, another year of tremendous success some of the many success stories to have and current NRL players, who have and growth in 2013 that has helped us come out of the Expos. provided that spark of inspiration for these maintain the ideals set by our Founding These stories are not there as some kids with their presence and leadership at Chairman Tosser Turner, and our sort of bragging or chest-beating. They the FOGS Expos and ARTIE Academy Founding Ambassador is are real stories about real people who during the year. making a better life for all Queenslanders, lives have been changed for the better An extra special thank you to our and to make a positive change in the lives because of the hard work done by wonderful staff for working so hard to make of Indigenous kids. everyone at FOGS and our event partner the FOGS and what we do such a success. At the forefront of the FOGS work this the Department of Community Safety The incredible efforts and the year was our wonderful ARTIE Academy and event sponsor Construction Skills commitment of our ARTIE Academy program, and our annual FOGS Queensland. team and the girls behind our FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Similarly, tremendous strides continue Expos are what make these programs so Expo series. to be made with our ARTIE (Achieving successful. The Expos started from humble Results Through Indigenous Education) I would also like to thank all of our Picture: Courtesy News Queensland Picture: beginnings in Brisbane six years ago, and Academy. board members for their guidance, and since then they have grown to the point This time of year is particularly particularly John Ribot and Rod Morris now where in 2013, we visited seven pleasing, because it is when the students for their ongoing support and knowledge. regions around the state bringing together involved in the ARTIE Academy get to I think both Tosser and Arthur would school-leavers and job-seekers with celebrate and enjoy the rewards for their be very proud of the work we are employers and educators. hard work. doing, the example we are setting, and As you can imagine, the sheer logistics As you will read in this edition, the the leadership we are providing for all of organizing these events take an ARTIE Academy’s success in improving Queenslanders, but particularly those that incredible amount of hard work from all education standards and attendance levels most need our help.Junior School involved, and we should all be particularly among Indigenous kids is as inspiring as it To everyone – our members, staff, proud of the amazing work of the FOGS is impressive. sponsors and supporters – my best wishes staff in making the Expos such a success. By reinforcing the need for importance of for Christmas and the new year, and I look Because of their efforts, nearly 16,000 a good education, we are helping to change forward to more highlights and milestones May you have a wonderful and Queenslanders visited the FOGS Expos the course of young lives for the better.Celebfor 2014 andr theation years to come. in 2013 – nearly 4000 of them at the Theseblessed students Christma ins! turn act as the final Expo in Brisbane alone, which is an inspiration for younger students, and they 20102009 incredible result. in turn for the next generation. Executive ChairmanNight FOGS wish all our members, staff, sponsors and supporters all the very best for a wonderful Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our Christmas and excitingCelebration Night. New Year!

www.fogs.com.au 3 THE CLOCK’S TICKING… After eight straight series wins, Queensland’s State of Origin team is not getting any younger. Maroons coach Mal Meninga explains why the time for some tough decisions is just around the corner.

IF you thought the Queensland selectors There is no doubt that we are at the be the need to look at the make-up of the had a tough enough task picking the State stage where we need to freshen things up, team. It is an inescapable fact that our of Origin team every year, things will not just to prevent things going stale. roster is getting older. get any easier when it comes to picking A part of that will be a change to the We have a number of guys in the team the next Emerging Origin squad. staff. We are still working through all around that 30-years of age mark. One of the truly great things out of the of that at the moment, but certainly we We have been very lucky with our season just finished was how many young have been talking to about senior players in that we haven’t lost too Queenslanders continue to develop and coming on board. many of them to serious injuries. grow into Maroons of the future. He would be very well suited for the They have been a pretty resilient mob A handful of them have been lucky role and he understands Origin. over the past few years, and they always enough to continue their Another big factor is that he is “current” seem to be available. education at the Rugby League World – as in he has been working in the NRL So that transition period is probably Cup – either with Australia, or one of the club system, and is up to date with all of something that we need to manage other nations. the modern trends and techniques. intelligently, rather than just relying on It is very pleasing to see that our future He understands the program that we fate to make decisions for us. Maroons are developing so well because, have implemented because he was a part if we’re being honest, we are of the structure from the very beginning. going to be calling on But there are other areas where we them to do a job probably need to make some changes too. for Queensland It will freshen the place up a bit, and is an sooner rather important part of our progression. than later. An unavoidable part of that change will Pictures: Courtesy News Queensland Pictures:

4 www.fogs.com.au But the performance of the young seasons, and they will rightly be banging the past eight Origin series, and the players this season makes me think the on the door for selection next season. performances of the men who did the job time is right to start thinking about a Brenton Lawrence was one of the buys for Queensland will not be forgotten. changing of the guard if you will. of the season in my opinion, and he is Loyalty to those who serve our state is Simply put, their performances and another one that is right in the picture. what the Maroon jersey is built on. their desperation to be a part of the I am excited to see what Marty But there is no question we have some Queensland team are becoming too Kennedy and will be able to serious thinking to do in the lead-up to difficult to overlook. deliver for the Broncos next season. The next year’s series. Based on ’s performances for same goes for at the Titans. All of a sudden we have a lot of the Roosters this year, I think it is obvious (Cowboys) and competition for just about every spot in that he is one player that we need to get (Broncos) handled their transition to first the team, and that will only help us get involved in the Origin system in some grade exceptionally well this year, and stronger. capacity very soon. they are now on the radar as well. One of Queensland’s traditional With at the back end has just signed a new deal problems when it comes to Origin footy of his career, I think now is the time to with , and looks a great prospect is that we have never had the depth to start thinking seriously about grooming for us in the future. challenge that of NSW, or even New his successor, and certainly Jake showed at the Roosters is another Zealand for that matter. everyone enough this year to suggest he is one on the horizon, at But while we don’t have the numbers, I the right man to fill those sizeable boots. Canberra, Tatau Moga, … don’t think anyone would argue with the , Justin O’Neill, Will happily for Queensland, the list goes on quality of the kids coming through the Chambers, Aiden and on. system who will form the nucleus Guerra are others who Our team has enjoyed an incredible of the Queensland team for the all had outstanding and unprecedented run of success over next decade or more.

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GAMEof HALVES

One of2 the most anticipated and keenly-fought battles in next year’s NRL season will be the head-to-head showdown for the Queensland No.7 jersey.

In one corner is the defending champ, “We are a bit lucky at the moment that elder Cronk just yet. While Cherry-Evans is : An undisputed playmaking we not only have the best No.9, No.7 and still learning and refining his craft, Cronk is heavyweight, a multiple grand final winner, No.6 running around at the moment, but already the ultimate professional. established Origin and Test halfback, and probably also the second and third best in “Cooper is tremendously consistent, reigning Dally M Medal holder for best those positions as well.” which is another hallmark of those three player in the league. The former Roosters and Storm NRL guys – and you could probably throw Billy In the other corner, is the challenger, coach said Cherry-Evans ascension to the Slater in to that mix as well. It is just so rare Daly Cherry-Evans: An unbelievable game’s elite level in just a few seasons in the to see any of them play a bad game,” he prospect who seems to get better with NRL had been astronomical. said. every game he plays. He is the complete “Daly has come on so well. The thing “It comes down to professionalism. package and still only 24-years-of age. with Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk The game went pro in the late 90s, but A premiership-winning halfback, with a and Cherry-Evans that play in those key these guys are the ultimate professionals Churchill Medal under his belt, he has positions is their temperament,” he said. in the way they prepare and manage to forced his way into Origin and Test teams “Daly obviously has terrific ability, but maintain that incredible consistency in their through sheer brilliance and the consistency he also has a terrific temperament for the performances every week.” of a champion. game. He never gets rushed, or flustered or Murray said Queensland would be And the winner is … Queensland. over aggressive. strong with either player at half, but said the “It has been a really good period for “The other two guys are the same. blossoming of Cherry-Evans while Cronk Queensland – not just in the key positions, When it comes down to your No.9 and was still at his peak was a great motivator but across the park,” says former Maroons No.7, those players in the key decision- for both players, and a perfect situation for and Test halfback Mark Murray. making roles, it is a great asset to have that the Maroons. “Over the years of Origin, when one even temperament where they don’t rush “His emergence is fairly timely in that state has been able to dominate the other, themselves and create error. Cam Smith, Cooper Cronk and Johnathan it has been because of the presence of the “He has certainly matured in a key Thurston are probably in the last couple of best players and Test players position. years of their careers,” he said. in those key areas. “Cam is the same. He is now well “Ordinarily that would be a major “When Wally was at his best, Queensland advanced in his career, but Cam has been concern for Queensland, but at the other dominated. Then when , carrying that same temperament since he end of the tunnel you have Cherry Evans and were at their was 17 or 18.” just starting to light up. peak, NSW dominated us. But Murray warns about writing off the “That transition will be perfect.” Pictures: Courtesy News Queensland Pictures: www.fogs.com.au 7 0000 BCITF BS ad halfpg FOGS.indd 1 4/09/13 10:46 AM www.fogs.com.au for familyreasons. last seasonbefore toBrisbane returning who wasBellamy’s assistantat coach CraigBellamy.Storm can makeanimpactunderthe tutelageof when heseesoneand hebelieves Walker Kevin Walters knows aqualityplaymaker Queensland league stars. generation of FOGS the IS ability of only to their respective talents, but the in a75mburst. beatingsolo try seven Burleigh defenders Central Capras headlined by aremarkable scoutswithasizzlingdebut yearStorm for charge final. Easts Tigers’ tothegrand the classyfive-eighth playing akey role in the competition’s leadingpointscorer, with next year. Melbourne’s full-timeset-up be partof boom rookie , who will theyear Cody WalkerISC player and of handedNRL contractsto2013 the Storm big gunsMelbourne. the year were bothsnappedupby NRL its best-and-fairest player androokie of competition remains unquestionedafter theIntrustSuperCup the strength of talenttotheNRL,and supplier of next season. from IntrustSuperCuptoNRLclubs future Maroons ready tomaketheleap pay dividendsfor Queensland,withmore FOGS ColtsandCupcontinue to the through of ourongoingsponsorship THE FOGS’ “Cody isareal talent,”saidWalters, Queensland Originfive-eighth legend bothare testament not efforts of The Munster, meanwhile, caughttheeye of Walker, 23,finishedthe2013seasonas Always onthehuntfor emerging talent, It iswidelyregarded asthepremier Colts Challenge to cultivate the next akn fgrassroots footy backing of C, the FOGS Cup and the Cupandthe has the skill-set to succeed at the S has nodoubt the Aboriginalmatch-winner system.” Melbourne good acquisitionfor theStorm. questioning hisabilityandhewillbea himonthe training field. didn’t see alot of shoulder doingsome wrestling drills, sowe inpre-season andhe hurt his Melbourne clinched their maidenpremiership witha blockbuster finale. Super Cup”. playing inacompetitionliketheIntrust it justblew meaway, it’s beenathrilljust happening’.” Bellamy andthinking, ‘isthisreally remember having dinnerwithCraig like CamSmithandBilly,” saidMunster. be gettingthechance totrainwithguys I’mjuststokedto Storm. the Melbourne and meetskipperCameron Smith. tohaveMelbourne dinnerwithBellamy dealafterflyingto jumped at aStorm was consistentlybrilliantfor Centraland stardom. quick-stepping The Craig Bellamy.” happens. he isgoingtodotwo plays before it and Cody isvery similar, he knows what Evans(Manly andQueensland playmaker) is soinstinctive. Icoached DalyCherry- Ingebrigtsen said. Easts Tigers coach Easts Tigers CraigIngebrigtsen alotfrom Cooperinthe “He willlearn “But hisattitude wasgood.There’s no “Cody actually came down to Typically, theISCproduced a “Winning therookie award thisyear ... “I can’t waittogetMelbourne. I “It’s notevery day you getpickedupby Munster isanotherready for NRL “Cody willreally respond under(coach) “He’s justanatural footballer, Cody “He’s NRLready, him,” I’mproud of Queensland’s future. great breeding ground for Challenge continuetobe FOGS CupandColts THE KIDS THE KING OF C torm. O he sees inthe years ahead for Queensland.” think Tosser would be very happy with what the future –andI household names of budding who willbecome the superstars the game, andthese development of us to contribute directly to the future and the FOGS Rugby League through the FOGS next generation. such exciting talentcoming through inthe excited aboutwhat thefuture holdswith for Queensland,we shouldalso bevery have achieved andcontinue toachieve superstars what ourcurrent crop of of this state,” Genosaid. Queenslanders, andfor rugby leaguein creating abetterfuture for the idealsof footballing talent. ourfinest young rapid development of leagueinthestate, aswell asthe of be playing ahands-onrole inthegrowth Miles saidtheorganisation wasproud to final. in theFOGSCupgrand Colts level before thumpingIpswich 40-18 overcomingthe Tigers Redcliffe 26-16at major semi-final. Pride29-16inthe premiers Northern reaching thedeciderafterupsettingminor for theTigers, who stunnedpunditsby to sealafamousvictory. snipe90secondsfrom time dummy-half Anthony Mitchell produced a went Cutters blowfor blowbefore Mackay grand final. befitting a Ipswich Reserve inapulsating affair Walker’s at Tigers North 27-20 defeat of “Our sponsorship of the Queensland the Queensland of “Our sponsorship “And while we are alljustifiably proud “Tosser Turner created theFOGSwith Gene FOGS Executive Chairman Easts’ lower hadmore joy, grades with It wasnevertheless amemorable season Like heavyweight boxers, and theTigers DY’S Colts Challenge allows Cup Cup 9 Pictures: Courtesy News Queensland LOCAL MOTION How will Queensland’s three NRL clubs shape up in 2014? We asked to take a look at their chances.

THE arrival of Ben Barba remarkable just how quickly at the Broncos seems like a they fell apart down that match made in heaven for right side. Brisbane, but it may have They had five or six tries created more questions than put on them that afternoon it answered as Brisbane look and the team never to get back on track in 2014. recovered. Barba is the biggest name If they can have their best in the annual off-season cattle players on the park, I have trade, and there is no doubt no doubt that they are a top that the attacking brilliance eight side. They have some that took the former Bulldog wonderful leadership there in all the way to the 2012 Dally Myles and Bird. They are a M Medal will be a welcome quality team. addition at Red Hill. But now Ray Thompson looks like he But the first question is: Where does has settled in well at hooker, and I think BRONCOS he play? has been an excellent foil at There is a hell of a lot of pressure on Ben His best position is at fullback, but halfback for . Barba to lift the Broncos, and I just worry with already at the club The biggest question for them I guess is what will happen if the Broncos do not hit and both and life after Matty Bowen, because he will be the ground running next season. leaving the club at the end of last season, a big loss for them. He has always been a The biggest questions marks over there is a noticeable lack of quality in the big key to their success. Brisbane are around their halves – who are halves Barba may be called upon to fill. But I am a fan of , I they going to be, and are they going to be To get a gauge on how Queensland’s think he is a super talented player and I able to carry the Broncos through a season? three NRL clubs are shaping up for next think he will do a good job for them. Without knowing who their halves are year, we asked FOGS legend and Fox going to be, I think it is impossible to be commentator Gary Belcher to GOLD COAST confident about what Brisbane are going cast his eye over the Broncos, Titans and and looked like to do. Cowboys and give us an idea of what they were going to carry the Titans into Will it be ? Will they run 2014 might hold for the local boys. the top four at one stage of the season, the risk of losing Barba’s brilliance at and I think they potentially could be one fullback by playing him at five-eighth? Do NORTH QLD of the best halves pairings in the comp. they shift in, and lose the I really hope that (new coach) Paul Green They have a great forward pack, but I potency of one of the best right centre in is the final piece of the puzzle that finally guess the question mark over them the game? gets the Cowboys to click. has always been their ability to Do they try to make Josh Hoffman I have been, and still very much am, finish off out wide, but Maurice into a six? Are they betting on having a fan of ’s, and I was terribly Blair will add some class for Anthony Milford there in the halves? disappointed with the way his demise them there. There are just so many questions played out. Their outside backs seem to at the moment but not really any I hate players blaming coaches for not find their way, and I suspect definitive answers. performing at their best, you just see it Neil Henry will be of benefit If Brisbane can settle on a good so often. for them their in building halves combination, and Whatever the circumstances you find combinations. that may be Hunt and yourself in, you still have to play well, and If they can keep Hodges, they are I think the Cowboys have been too ready on certainly capable of to use that as an excuse. the field, that turning it around So that is the big message for the will help them pretty quickly. Cowboys now: They have got the coach enormously. The pre- they want, there are no more excuses left. When season trials In their favour is the fact they are a lot they lost will be so more settled with their six, seven and nine him to a important combinations. broken for them They were caught out losing Aaron leg in the just trying Payne and at the end of game against to get their last year, and they made a dud call with Newcastle, combinations

Pictures: Courtesy News Queensland Pictures: Scott Moore. it was quite right.

10 www.fogs.com.au BRONCOS Brenden Santi (Wests Tigers) LOSSES: (Bulldogs), Cheyse GAINS: Ben Barba (Bulldogs), Martin Kennedy (Roosters), Blair (Sea Eagles), Jake Mullaney (), Pat O’Hanlon Todd Lowrie (Warriors), Daniel Vidot (Dragons), Stewart (Bulldogs) COACH: Mills (Sharks), Marmin Barba (Titans) LOSSES: Scott Prince AROUND (retired), Peter Wallace (Panthers), (Eels), Luke PANTHERS Capewell (Panthers), Lama Tasi (Salford Red Devils), Delroy GAINS: Peter Wallace (Broncos), ( Berryman (Sea Eagles) COACH: Anthony Griffin THE Broncos), (Warriors), (Sea Eagles), (Knights), (Sharks), Shaun Spence (Wests BULLDOGS Tigers), Will Smith (Knights) LOSSES: Lachlan Coote (Cowboys), Luke GAINS: Reni Maitua (Eels), Chase Stanley (Dragons), Pat Walsh (St Helens), Mose Masoe (St Helens), (Knights), O’Hanlon (Eels), Kayne Brennan (Dragons) LOSSES: Ben Barba GROUNDS Danny Galea (), (Storm), (Broncos), (), Steve Turner (retired), Martin (Wests Tigers) COACH: Taupau (Wests Tigers), Danny Galea (Widnes Vikings), Who’s going where in 2014 (), Paul Carter (Titans) COACH: RABBITOHS GAINS: (Wests Tigers), Chris Grevsmuhl (Cowboys) LOSSES: RAIDERS LOSSES: (Dragons), Maurice Blair (Titans), Jason Ryles (Eels), (), GAINS: Lagi Setu (Storm) LOSSES: Blake Ferguson (released), (retired), (retired), Junior Sa’u (Salford Red Devils), Lagi (retired), (retired), Andrew Everingham (Japanese Joel Thompson (Dragons), Shaun Berrigan (retired), Sam Williams Setu (Raiders) COACH: Craig Bellamy rugby), Justin Hunt (Eels), (Dragons), Josh Starling (Sea (Dragons), (ban pending), Michael Picker (retired), Eagles), Christian Hazard (Titans) COACH: Michael Maguire Jonathon Reuben (Roosters) COACH: KNIGHTS GAINS: (Warriors), Clint Newton (Panthers), Michael DRAGONS GAINS: Gareth Widdop (Storm), Sam Williams (Raiders), Joel SHARKS Dobson (Hull Kingston Rovers) LOSSES: (retired), Thompson (Raiders), Mike Cooper (Warrington Wolves), Dylan Farrell GAINS: (Wests Tigers), Matt Prior (Dragons) LOSSES: (Hull Kingston Rovers), Kevin Naiqama (Panthers), (Rabbitohs), Josh Ailaomai (Roosters), Matt Groat (Wests Tigers), (Warriors), Jon Green (retired), Tyrone Peachey Peter Mata’utia (Dragons), Siuatonga Likiliki (Titans), Will Smith (Panthers), (retired), Mark Taufua (retired), Peter Mata’utia (Knights) LOSSES: Jamie Soward (Panthers), Michael (Panthers) COACH: Wayne Bennett (Warriors), (Broncos), Ben Pomeroy () Weyman (Hull Kingston Rovers), Matt Cooper (retired), Nathan COACH: Fien (retired), Chase Stanley (Bulldogs), (Cowboys), WARRIORS Matt Prior (Sharks), ,Kayne Brennan (Bulldogs), TITANS GAINS: (), Jayson Bukuya (Sharks), Chad (Roosters), Daniel Vidot (Broncos) COACH: Steve Price GAINS: Maurice Blair (Storm), (Cowboys), Siuatonga Townsend (Sharks) LOSSES: Elijah Taylor (Panthers), Steve Rapira Likiliki (Knights), Paul Carter (Bulldogs), Christian Hazard (Rabbitohs) (Salford Red Devils), Russell Packer (Knights), Todd Lowrie (Broncos) ROOSTERS LOSSES: Luke O’Dwyer (retired), (Storm), Marmin Barba COACH: Matt Elliott GAINS: Remi Casty (Catalan Dragons), Jackson Hastings (Dragons), (Broncos) COACH: John Cartwright Jonathon Reuben (Raiders) LOSSES: Josh Ailaomai (Dragons), Martin COWBOYS Kennedy (Broncos) COACH: SEA EAGLES GAINS: Lachlan Coote (Panthers), Cameron King (Dragons), Hezron GAINS: (Eels), Josh Starling (Rabbitohs), Delroy Berryman Murgha (Northern Pride) LOSSES: (Wigan), Dallas TIGERS (Broncos), (Cowboys), Tyson Andrew (Mackay Cutters) Johnson (retired), Ashley Graham (retired), Jayden Hodges (Sea GAINS: (), Dene Halatau (Bulldogs), Cory LOSSES: Brent Kite (Panthers), George Rose (Storm), Eagles), (Storm), Chris Grevsmuhl (Rabbitohs), Kalifa Paterson (Hull Kingston Rovers), (Bulldogs), Blake (retired) COACH: Faifai Loa (Titans) COACH: Paul Green Austin (Panthers), Keith Lulia () LOSSES: (), Blake Ayshford (Sharks), (rugby union), Joel STORM EELS Reddy (Rabbitohs), Eddy Pettybourne (Wigan Warriors), Matt Groat GAINS: George Rose (Sea Eagles), Travis Robinson (Panthers), Cody GAINS: Will Hopoate (unattached), Lee Mossop (Wigan), Nathan (Dragons), Jacob Miller (Hull FC), Brenden Santi (Eels), Shaun Spence Walker (Easts Tigers), Hymel Hunt (Titans), Felise Kaufusi (Cowboys) Peats (Rabbitohs), Corey Norman (Broncos), Justin Hunt (Rabbitohs), (Panthers) COACH: Mick Potter

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The Club 90 Challenge (90 per cent attendance challenge) for Term 3 has seen tremendous improvement in the numbers of successful students for 2013. Marsden SHS has exceeded all expectations with amazing attendance result for its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cohort during Term 3. Incredibly, 93 out of the 103 students succeeded in passing the 90% attendance challenge set in the ARTIE Academy. That gave Marsden SHS a total success percentage of 90.2% - the highest result ever achieved within the ARTIE Those who obstacles they have had to overcome in Academy Challenges. succeeded in staying their lives so far, and also how and what And the reason for above the red line – they have learnt from those experiences. the incredible success at no matter what team The players were very candid and honest Marsden can be traced they were in – were in opening up to the Aboriginal and Torres to the introduction of a rewarded with an Strait Islander students. newly designed attendance invitation to the annual The kids enjoyed their visit and contact system, which was introduced ARTIE Beetson Fun Day with them, but most importantly the for Term 3. at White Water World on the messages they were promoting about Called the PODS system, it saw the Gold Coast. staying in school and creating opportunities school’s Indigenous cohort divided into As well as this reward, the students in the for your future. five teams – or pods – putting them into a team with the highest percentage of success The reward for students who met the head-to-head challenge with other teams in also received a watch in their team’s colour. 90% attendance challenge in Term 4 is a the chase for success. Congratulations to Marsden SHS, and “limited edition ARTIE Towel” that has Four seniors were put in charge of the staff and students who helped drive the been designed by well known Indigenous the pods, with the responsibility of challenges to be as successful as it was. artist Miss Chern’ee Sutton. supporting the students and driving them The FOGS ARTIE Beetson Fun Day Chern’ee is a contempory Indigenous on to reach their goals – through positive is held every year to commemorate the artist from the Kalkadoon people in Mt Isa. encouragement and raising warning flags memory of the great Arthur Beetson (FOG Despite being only 16-years-old, she has when a pod’s performance meant they #1), and his contributions to Indigenous two of her works hanging in Queensland’s were in danger of not succeeding in the youth as well as celebrating the successes of Parliament House, another in the State challenge. the current generations of students that he Library, one in the office of the Minister The head-to-head challenge system, helped inspire. for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander turning the traditional negative of This year’s event saw more than 600 and Multicultural Affairs, and another peer pressure into a positive tool for students invited to the ARTIE Beetson Fun in the office of the former Deputy Prime reinforcement, saw competitiveness and Day – a terrific result after a year of hard Minister. team pride lift the students to new heights work, and worthy of celebration. Chern’ee painted and donated the towel as they battled for each week’s first-place To launch Term 4, a number of former design to the ARTIE Academy as her way ribbon and the chance to be on top at the players – including Justin Hodges and of showing her support for the students in end of the challenge. Scott Prince – visited our ARTIE students the program. Students were challenged to stay above to help them celebrate being a part of the Her FOGS design means “To excel all the red line on their charts – that meant academy, and prepare them for meeting the time”, and was dedicated to the bright simply that individual students had to the 90 per cent attendance challenge. young students who will through hard work maintain a minimum of 90 per cent Both Justin and Scott were able to share become tomorrow’s leaders in their chosen attendance during Term 3. stories of what school was like for them, careers.

12 www.fogs.com.au RESILIENCE BRINGS SUCCESS FOR THE RIPPLE EFFECT FOLLOWING the leader sounds like a through to being a part of the workforce. childhood playground game, but in all We continue to work with our students, ARTIE Reward walks of life it can also be the inspiration not only when they are looking for work, for greater success and improvement. but also for the initial stages of their new Camp puts Whether on the sporting field or in any career. smiles on a walk of life, looking to those who have With a tough job market, particularly been successful in their field and trying to for young people, The Ripple Effects runs few dials follow their path to glory is one of the best under the motto of “Success Through motivational drivers available for those who Resilience”. BEING an ARTIE Academy student is not all work aspire to achieve in their chosen field. The Ripple Effect has students who are and no play! And that is what the FOGS Ripple interested in getting their first start in a new Between 18-21 October, more than 145 ARTIE Effect is trying to achieve. career. Academy students from Central Queensland In conjunction with the ARTIE If you have any positions available within were invited to attend the special ARTIE Reward Academy, the FOGS Ripple Effect has your organisation or would like to know Camp on the Sunshine Coast to congratulate a vision of seeing Indigenous people more about The Ripple Effect, please them on their hard work during the school year. transition from school into work or further contact FOGS through [email protected]. The students, who came from study and thereby acting as positive role au or 0408 774 546. SHS, Mount Morgan SHS, Toolooa SHS and models for younger academy participants Gladstone SHS were selected after meeting the and their community. goals of either passing Maths and English, or The program is designed to continue to achieving a “B” or higher in Effort and use the skills gained in ARTIE out in Behaviour in Maths and English . the workforce. Those lucky enough to attend So far, 70 students from were treated to an action-packed around Queensland have weekend, which began with a signed up to be a part of The long day of travel – although the Ripple Effect. first leg was broken up with a stop for As part of the program we lunch at Sizzler in . meet with our students and After arriving at the camp, the formulate a plan for their future. students had a fun night playing We work individually with the dodgeball and other games. The students to get them ready for students from Mount Morgan SHS earned the transition of being a student their rest that night – they didn’t arrive until 11pm! The action didn’t stop on the Saturday, with the students treated to a trip to the Gold Coast for a visit to White Water World and Goodbye and good luck Dreamworld, before returning to camp for movie night. ARTIE 2013 Seniors! On Sunday morning, there were three groups of activities – basket weaving with traditional owner Bev Hand; an art workshop with an Indigenous artist; and an Indigenous dance and This year we say goodbye and good luck to over games workshop. 200 ARTIE students in Year 12 who have completed In the afternoon, the fun didn’t stop, with school and will now embark on the next phase of giant inflatable games including Sumo suits, a their life. bungee run, gladiator duel and bouncy boxing. For many, this is an exciting time of exploration. At night, the pace eased back a little, with the Others have already begun to map out their path. students treated to an inspirational talk from Congratulations to Jessie Wooderson from Thomas Draper, who shared his life journey with Bundamba State Secondary College who has been the students, and encouraged them to be the awarded a scholarship to attend Bond University, “rose that grew from concrete”. alongside fellow ARTIE Alumni Renee Cremer. FOGS would like to congratulate all of the They have been great role models for all ARTIE students at the ARTIE Reward Camp, and thank students and their communities and we are so proud visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing all of the teachers who came along to support of them all during this momentous time of their lives. through. Our purpose is to observe, to learn, to the event. We hope all ARTIE students will carry great grow, to love.... and then we return home”. memories from their time in the Academy, and Until we meet again – remember the Aboriginal proverb: “We are all farewell and good luck!

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INCELEBRATES THE INNER-SANCTUM

THERE’S a lot to be said for the power peak inside the realm of that other of home ground advantage. special team – the Queensland State of Coming together with your teammates Origin squad. Miles, Gary Belcher, Michael Hancock, after hard-fought victories to celebrate is Guests entered the function venue , Wally Lewis, Colin Scott, what being a part of rugby league – and through Suncorp Stadium’s home team Kerrod Walters, Scott Prince, Justin sport in general – is all about. dressing room – which was decked out to Hodges, Steve Price, , and And it is also what helped to make the mirror the set up on Origin night. . FOGS 2013 Brisbane Corporate Event, This gave the guests a “money can’t And Steve Walters, in his role as held on Wednesday 16th October at buy” experience, and a feel for what it Queensland team manager, also addressed Suncorp Stadium, all the more special. must be like inside the Queensland team’s the group with a rousing speech, with Just under 200 invited guests – made up inner sanctum. plenty of inside information and stories to of government and community leaders, To add to the big match atmosphere, make them feel like a part of “the family”. as well as the organisations that would be guests were then able to walk out onto the Rounding out the celebration – and in exhibiting at the FOGS Expo the next hallowed turf of Suncorp Stadium, while keeping with the Origin tradition from the day – came together for a special night to around them the ground was filled with past eight years – guests were able to have celebrate the sixth year of the Expos in the sounds of past matches. their photo taken with the Origin shield, Brisbane, and the wonderful relationship It is as close as all but the select few will using Suncorp Stadium as the magnificent between FOGS and the stakeholders who get to running onto the ground in front of backdrop. have embraced and supported the concept 52,000 fans in a Maroon jersey to take on It was a unique opportunity and created over the years. in Origin footy. memories that will last a lifetime – and the This was a night of celebration for this Adding further to the authenticity, perfect way for FOGS to say thanks to our special team. several former greats were there to help main backers and supporters for being a Fittingly, the night’s theme was a rare celebrate the occasion, including Gene part of the team.

EXPOS GRAND FINALE GOES OFF WITH A BANG LIKE a proper grand final, the Brisbane conclusion Queensland and around the country were again achieved with Queenslanders working together. to this year’s FOGS Indigenous Employment and involved to make the Expo an incredible success. “Over the past six years we have heard so Careers Expo series saved the best until last. Among the leading companies showcasing their many wonderful stories about the difference While we marvelled at the new heights reached opportunities at the Brisbane Expo were event that the Expos have made to the lives of so many on the footy field this year, the FOGS Expos also sponsor Construction Skills Queensland and event Queenslanders, so to see the series continue to grow continued to get better and better in 2013. partner the Department of Community Safety. and sign off with such a massive success in Brisbane In 2013, the Indigenous Employment and Career Joining them were some of the giants of was amazing to see,” Gene said. Series travelled to seven regions. education and industry, including Qantas, Accor “Of course, like anything, that success doesn’t just In the process, the Expos were visited by nearly Hotels, Bechtel, Virgin Australia, Woolworths, Thiess, happen. It has been created by the incredible hard 16,000 Queenslanders, with 309 prominent Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety, University of work of our Expo team here at FOGS, and also the employment, education and training providers Queensland and Bond University. continued support of our corporate and Government showcasing opportunities to make a difference to the Matching the commitment from our exhibitors partners who not only believe in what we are trying lives of thousands of people across this great state. was the enthusiasm of our attendees, with a record- to achieve, but want to be actively involved in its The seventh and final Expo in Brisbane was again breaking 3806 students and job seekers walking future success. the jewel in the crown for the series, giving an through the doors in the search of opportunities and “I’d like to thank everyone involved in the 2013 incredible campaign a fitting send off for the year. the pathway to a better life. FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expos A total of 95 of the most prominent employers FOGS Executive Chairman Gene Miles said the series for their hard work and commitment in and training and education providers from around Expo series was a terrific example of what can be making this year such a wonderful success.”

14 www.fogs.com.au OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS FOR SHONTARLIAH IN ROCKY ROCKHAMPTON State High School found the opportunity she was looking for Student Shontarliah Von Senden is an – the chance to start her career while still ARTIE Academy student involved in in school. her school’s Pricey’s Pathway Program – “I explained that for a nationally putting her on the path to better academic recognised qualification in Certificate III performance. in Hospitality, Shontarliah would need But now, thanks to the power of the a current resume and went through the FOGS Indigenous Employment and processes involved in Australian School- Careers Expos, Shontarliah is on the based Apprenticeships particular to pathway to a whole new career. Queensland,” Ms Vincent said. As part of the Pricey’s Pathway “It was obvious Shontarliah was really Program, Shontarliah worked one-on-one keen about hospitality as a career because with FOGS legend Steve Price, breaking it did not take long for her to return with a down any issues at school, identifying resume and discuss the role further.” areas to improve and setting goals. Thanks to the door being opened for By the end of the project it is hoped Shontarliah by the FOGS Indigenous students have an understanding of career As it turned out, Paul Guthrie Employment and Careers Expo, she interests, pathways required for success, from the Academy of Hospitality (a is now completing her school-based with a completed portfolio. Registered Training Organisation) had traineeship in hospitality, and joining the It was with this solid backing in her been in contact with MEGT Australian growing list of young Queenslanders who studies that Shontarliah attended the FOGS Apprenticeships Centre seeking a school- have put themselves on a new direction to Indigenous Employment and Careers based hospitality trainee for a vacancy at a better future. Expo, at the Rockhampton Showgrounds the CQ Leagues Club. Shontarliah’s story is inspiring, but not on August 14 – and walked away with her Kim Vincent, a local MEGT unique – at each of the seven Expos every life heading in a brand new direction. Consultant, knew the FOGS Indigenous year, eager students and job seekers just MEGT – a not for profit organisation Employment and Careers Expo would be like her are able to connect directly with that specialises in facilitating the best bet in filling the request – giving regional, state and national companies apprenticeships, traineeships and training her the chance to talk directly to a large and institutions offering employment, – hosted a stand at the Expo, and was number of enthusiastic students. training and education opportunities swamped by students from the area keen And when Shontarliah walked through to kick start their careers and begin to find an opportunity. the door, the young student knew she had fulfilling lives.

THE FAMILY THAT of promoting the program throughout the LEARNS TOGETHER, Indigenous community. So when RATEP advertisements hit the local papers in November, Samantha, Shontelle and THRIVES Jessica decided to apply – Shontelle for the Cert III in Education, Jessica and Samantha the Cert IV in Education. TOGETHER The girls were actively encouraged by their FOR Samantha Yowyeh and her sisters, a better mother, who works as a Teacher Aide in a education and a right future with a promising Rockhampton school. career is something that runs in the family. At the time of Queenslander Magazine going In 2012, Samantha Yowyeh had discussed to press, Jessica and Samantha are heading for an her interest in pursuing a career in education early and very successful completion of their Cert with her family. IV, and have applied for entry to the Diploma, with When her sisters Shontelle and Jessica James Cook University and a Bachelor of Education discovered the RATEP site at the FOGS Expo in GOOD LESSON: Sisters (from left) Samantha Yowyeh on the horizon for 2015. with son Liam, Shontelle Rogers, and Jessica Gohdes August 2012, they collected information for her with daughter Nyara. Shontelle is also looking to an early end to around the courses on offer. her first year Cert III, returning next year for RATEP is a community-based teacher education RATEP has been in operation for more than completion. She is hoping to work with children program that aims to increase the pool of 20 years and has seen graduates in Cert III, IV, with disabilities on finishing Year 12 in 2014. registered Indigenous teachers in Queensland. Diploma, and Bachelor of Education – gaining Without the opportunity that FOGS offers as a RATEP achieves this aim through the delivery of employment in both public and private means of promoting the educational opportunities courses to Indigenous peoples living in their home educational settings in rural and remote centres offered by RATEP, the ladies may well have not had communities and towns. across Queensland the chance to follow their chosen career pathways, The program is a partnership between TNQ TAFE, Rockhampton RATEP has participated in the in their home community, with the support that James Cook University and Education Queensland. FOGS Expo for the past three years as a means RATEP offers. www.fogs.com.au 15 16 Pictures: Courtesy News Queensland MAROON Just askJustinHodges. are intimesofadversity. learnt Sometimes thebiggestlessons MY MOTIVATION IS THE COLOUR OF thoughts. in Coolum,admitting he washaving the assembled mediaat CampMaroon decider, he dropped abombshell with might give up. what he quite appreciate the gravity of football before –flashed his eyes. World –indeed, alife without Cupglory career without S S hit by asniperhidinginthe down asif the Dragons, the Broncos ace went time. Makingaregulation hit-up against ruptured hisAchilles tendon for asecond allaQueensland jumper. least of inrugbynothing for granted league – the day that convinced Hodges to take Mark uncorp S uncorp nteeeo the 2013Origin On the eve of Just sixweeks earlier, Hodges couldn’t His season wasgone. S that Hodges It was the afternoon down Sunday, August 11as tadium stands. aeo Origin,without tate of www.fogs.com.au uddenly, a Retirement thoughts. in a NSW try. Thoughts of walking away from Had he maintained his form and Queensland and Australia, meaning fitness, Hodges could have feasibly played Origin III could represent his 18th and 11 consecutive series, which equates to final game in a Maroons jumper. 33 Origin matches. But the Suncorp calamity changed Instead, hampered by a series of leg everything. injuries and his nightmare debut, the As he punches away in a veteran has had three stints in boxing gym over the off-season, a the Queensland side. compression boot protecting his He has tallied 18 games, well shy of recovering Achilles tendon, Hodges is contemporaries such as Darren Lockyer fighting harder than ever to ensure he is (36), (33), Cameron picked for Queensland in 2014. Smith (30) and Johnathan Thurston (27). After all, there is a sweet carrot For that reason, Hodges is refusing to dangling before him. let go. Every Queensland jumper could With just two more games in Maroon, be his last. Hodges will receive the “Tosser” His split-second breakdown at Suncorp Turner Medal, a reward bestowed on is a lesson he now carries. Queensland players lucky and durable “I won’t lie ... when I was laying there enough to play 20 Origin fixtures. “If I say now I won’t play Origin I was thinking this could be the last time Now, more than ever, Hodges craves it. again, when you have those bad days you I actually step foot on Suncorp as a “I’m definitely playing Origin next don’t have that goal to inspire you to get player,” Hodges recalls of his freak injury year,” says Hodges, who is hopeful of back on track. against the Dragons. being fit for the Broncos’ season-opener “I’m hopeful I can get back into that “As happens when you get a big next year. Queensland side. I realise now that I injury, those bad thoughts go through “In my mind, I have set the goal of don’t want to give up that jersey.” your head, but once I had a shower and playing in the Anzac Test and playing for Now 31, Hodges’ desire is fuelled by relaxed I knew what was in front of me. Queensland. the knowledge he has already endured “I have never shied away from working “I might not have enough game time a slew of missed opportunities on the hard to come back from an injury. to be picked for Queensland, but I have Origin stage. “To be part of the Queensland team set myself that goal to get back. He made his debut way back in that won eight straight series this year “Having goals to achieve is something 2002, an inglorious entry that saw the was a massive achievement, a huge thrill you need in sport and that will motivate youngster want to crawl into a hole after for the boys, and that inspires me to me in my recovery. a risky in-goal pass backfired and resulted come back and be the player that I was.”

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MAL Meninga clearly has the Midas “I had an open mind and a blank . As if steering the Maroons to a canvas. Mal’s theory was that nine-a-side record eight consecutive Origin titles would provide more authenticity and isn’t impressive enough, Meninga has ensure a better contest between the backs emerged as a key figure in the NRL Nines and forwards. extravaganza about to sweep the code. “He made a good point that in Sevens, On the weekend of February 15-16 in you only have a three-man scrum. With 2014, the NRL’s 16 clubs will take over an extra two players, the city of Auckland for an inaugural Mal argued you nine-a-side tournament featuring $2.6 could have million in prizemoney. a five-man But without the private input of scrum, which Meninga, the showpiece event, which then increases will double as a vehicle to sell the NRL to the value of a rugby-mad Kiwi juniors, could have taken power forward. on a vastly different look. “Plus, with nine NRL Nines tournament promoter men on the field, there is Dean Lonergan credits Meninga for his no guarantee you will score on every conceptual nous. set, which can happen in Sevens. The seeds for the tournament were “When a football legend of Mal’s first planted in 2011 when Lonergan, the stature makes a suggestion like that, you former Kiwi Test forward, visited the Wests take it on board and listen.” Tigers and saw a picture of Benji Marshall Newcastle and ex-NSW enforcer Willie holding the World Sevens trophy Mason, who waged many battles the club won in 2004. with the Maroons at Origin level, In that moment, Lonergan backed Meninga’s vision for a dreamed of reviving nine-a-side tournament. the defunct pre-season “I think Nines can be better competition. Seven-a-side it than Sevens,” he said. would be. “We usually play fitness As part of his due diligence, games at training and it’s nine- he consulted a number of on-nine. trusted league identities “A lot of the trainers won’t headed by Meninga, whose want us playing nines, they recommendation gave Lonergan would rather flog us on the a fresh promotional weapon. training paddock. But it will be “It was Mal who suggested we use nine good to use the ball and even though players, not seven,” said Lonergan, whose it’s going to be quick, you will still entertainment company Duco Events is have that physicality with an extra bankrolling the NRL Nines, which will two players. deliver $500,000 to the winning club. “You will see a lot of the bigger “Two years ago, I was sitting in guys showcasing their skills the Wests Tigers’ office and I saw a because the NRL at the moment is photograph of Benji Marshall holding so methodical and structured. the sevens trophy (which the Tigers won “You can’t do the things in the in 2004). NRL that you used to do 10 “I was talking to and I years ago. said to him wouldn’t it be great if this “A lot of the forwards tournament was reinvigorated in New are too scared because the Zealand. coaches will be right into “People love Sevens football, but when them, so it will be I spoke to some respected league people, exciting to use it was Mal who convinced us to go with some skills in the nine-a-side. Nines.” Picture: Courtesy News Queensland Picture: www.fogs.com.au 19 OF THE

The Cowboys will because I am working with some of the RUB best players in the game,” Green told be hoping fortune Queenslander Magazine. continues to favour “When you look at our playing roster, I don’t think anyone would argue that it their new coach is among one of the best playing lists in the NRL. Paul Green. “We know that with the players we have at our disposal, we will go into every COWBOYS fans must have been rejoicing game we play knowing we are a good when it was announced that Paul Green chance of winning it. was the club’s new head coach. Having said that, the roster has been After all, premierships have made in pretty good shape for the past couple a habit of following the former of years, but I think everyone who was Queensland State of Origin half around involved at the Cowboys during that time over the past few seasons. probably considers it a time of missed Back to back premierships as coach of opportunity. Wynnum Manly in the Intrust Super Cup in 2011 and 2012, and then backing it up this year with an NRL title as assistant coach of the Roosters, Green has Thurston, and Matt Scott, been a lucky charm for footy clubs in the as well as Australian Test prop James past few seasons. Tamou. Fitting then that he should be handed It is the conundrum that ultimately his NRL first grade coaching spurs at the cost Neil Henry his job. Cowboys, because North Queensland – Enter Green, who is being looked to for nearly 20 years the sleeping giant of as the man who may finally unlock the the competition – are due for a change riddle of the NRL’s most enigmatic of luck. teams. Booted out of the finals in successive But if the rookie coach is feeling the seasons by ridiculously poor refereeing pressure of being in charge of turning decisions, the Cowboys are crying out for around the fortunes of the game’s biggest – if you will pardon the pun – the rub of underachievers, he is doing a good the green to go their way in 2014. job of hiding it. But the fact that North Queensland “It excites me remains the source of such frustration to be honest, among footy fans, because of their unfulfilled potential, is a problem of their own making. Notoriously slow starts to the season and inconsistency in their performances belie the talent in their playing roster – headed by Maroons stars Johnathan

20 www.fogs.com.au “You learn more about yourself in GREENthose situations than you do when your team is winning. Times like that is when you really find out about your coaching and what you believe in. “So to come from that position, and then come through to win the grand final in 2011, it was just an amazing experience. “The following season, we led the competition for a lot of the year – it was us and Redcliffe who were the favourites for most of the season. So to be able to handle those pressures and expectations and still be able to win the comp was a terrific achievement. “And then to be able to go down to “Before every season, there has always the Roosters and work alongside Trent been a lot of talk about how good the Robinson, and see how he handles Cowboys’ playing roster has been and him as a coach as much as the successes. different situations and the performance what they should be doing, and I don’t “I wouldn’t say the grand finals have of the team was a really good learning think that has helped the players at all. become a habit – I have been a bit lucky curve for me.” “I can’t comment on what happened there I think,” he said. “It has been a It seems like the kind of schizophrenic before I got here, but to be a top four terrific past couple of seasons for me, the coaching career perfectly suited to team or to win a comp, there is a lot of challenge now is to keep the roll going getting the best out of the Cowboys – hard work involved and you need a lot of with the Cowboys. whose on-field personality disoreder sees things to go right for you. “Obviously it is great fun to win them swing from breathtakingly brilliant “This will be a new experience for me, competitions – it is the reason we all get one week, to frustratingly out of kilter being the head coach of a club at NRL involved in football. the next. level. But I guess the main thing for me “But certainly I think from my own But at the centre of Green’s plans and in the early stages is making sure that no personal development it has been very the Cowboys’ ambitions sits a rare gem one gets ahead of themselves.” beneficial as well, because you get a good in the shape of Johnathan Thurston, Despite being a part of three feel for what works and what doesn’t. a modern master who will once again premierships in the past three seasons “Just at Wynnum alone, you could not largely carry the fortunes of the club – as he completed have had two more contrasting seasons. and his rookie coach – on his shoulders. his coaching “The first year we actually lost our first “Johnathan is such a great player,” apprenticeship, seven games of the year, and we were Green said. “Any team he plays in – the Green said it was running last halfway through the season. Cowboys, Queensland, Australia – he is the tough times “You know, that presents some fairly at the centre of. in his early days unique challenges in the way that you “I am really looking forward to at Wynnum that look at yourself and how you prepare working with him and I am sure he will helped to shape a team. teach me plenty of things as well.” Pictures: Courtesy News Queensland Pictures: www.fogs.com.au 21 JOSH HANNAY FOG No: 139 Clubs: North Qld, Cronulla, Celtic Crusaders HANNAY HAPPY WITH Queensland: HIS ORIGIN HAUL 2 games (2003, 2006)

JOSH Hannay may not boast the Origin “To think I could be part of that game, pedigree of Wally Lewis or Darren it was the silver lining to what was a Lockyer, but there is no doubt he possessed disappointing year for me.” the Midas touch. Hannay, who later had stints with The former Cowboys centre played just Cronulla (2007) and Welsh side Celtic two Origin matches, but both ended in Crusaders (2008-09), says the Origin triumph and were watershed moments in experience tested every fibre of his Queensland’s interstate renaissance. athletic ability. He was thrust into the Origin cauldron “It was unbelievably quick in terms of for the dead-rubber of 2003, when the speed, intensity and ferocity of the Queensland wiped the slate clean after game,” he said. another series defeat that paved the way for “With the Locky try (in 2006) ... it “You look around and there are no a new wave of talent. was like time stood still, but Locky kept weak links and nowhere to hide. It is Aside from Hannay, the Maroons playing on. full-on and it’s unrelenting. It was an handed debuts to Cameron Smith and “That’s the player he is, he anticipated intimidating but wonderful experience at Michael Crocker, with the trio playing key the sloppy pass and he was there on the the same time. roles in Queensland’s 36-6 thumping of the spot to pick up the scraps. “Sometimes I get a bit embarrassed . “We couldn’t believe it. Typical of being a FOG. I look at the true greats like Hannay wasn’t seen again in Maroon for Locky, he reacted best and it was pretty Allan Langer, Meninga and Lewis and three years, only to answer an SOS from surreal. We came from nowhere to win the I don’t feel I deserve to be in the same coach Mal Meninga when star centre Justin game and it was great to celebrate.” company. Hodges broke down on the eve of the For Hannay, who played 150 NRL “But it’s a great organisation, and I’m fateful 2006 decider. games for the Cowboys and was a always happy to help out.” The Maroons clinched a dramatic member of their losing 2005 grand-final Hannay’s life has taken a surprise series victory in the dying moments when outfit, it helped ease the pain of his poor turn. Still just 33, he will coach Souths Lockyer swooped on a loose 2006 club season. Logan in the Intrust Super Cup next pass. The goalkicking centre was briefly year after cutting his teeth with bush side Queensland haven’t lost a series since, dropped from the top grade, but produced Moranbah, and is keen to succeed in the winning a record eight straight under his best game of the season when it role. Meninga, and Hannay will always cherish mattered most to clinch an Origin call-up. “I am genuine in my desire to be a his small but important contribution to the “In 2006, I was lucky to play Origin,” good coach, and see where it takes me,” Maroon juggernaut. he recalls. he said. “It was a great opportunity to wear the “I was languishing in lower grades “In my later years as a player, I enjoyed Maroon jersey and the couple of games I at the Cowboys. My season was going looking at where we could expose was involved in were great experiences,” nowhere that year and it was a real battle. opponents. he said. “The club game leading into the Origin “I am under no illusions how tough “The first game I was involved in decider, we played St George Illawarra at the road is. I don’t see this is as a hobby, I equalled the record winning-margin against . want to work hard and learn and become the Blues, and then Game 3 in 2006 ... I “Funnily enough, I produced my best the best coach I can be at Souths Logan. didn’t realise what it was going to lead to. game of the year against Matt Cooper “It will be stressful no doubt. “I didn’t play as many games as some, and and to play well against “I will be happy for my hair to go grey. but I will always cherish the opportunity to those guys who were NSW centres, that I don’t want to lose it, but I don’t mind if represent the state. pencilled me in for the decider. it goes grey.” Pictures: Courtesy News Queensland Pictures:

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Supporting the development of rugby league in Queensland The Queensland Rugby League Memory Lane What was making news in league in 1984 and Former Origin Greats wish to acknowledge the support of the following organisations as WAYNE OFF THE HOOK part of the 1980 Initiative. BOB Kellaway’s elevation to the Coach Ross Strudwick has been Green played very well in the centres when used Queensland State of Origin reserves forced to make several changes, there earlier this year and his selection there is just bench yesterday saved Souths’ although the Diehards forward pack another example of Wynnum’s great depth this year. coach Wayne Bennett from having is basically intact and their key Wests already have one win over the Seagulls under to make another difficult selection halves, Ross Henrick and Grant their belt this year and are in the position of having decision. Rix, will still be there. to win today to stay in the semi-final race, so coach Bennett had bracketed Kellaway, Neither team impressed last Greg Oliphant is sure to have the Panthers fired up for Mark Meskell and Gary Greinke as his week when Valleys were soundly a big effort. front rowers for today’s beaten by Redcliffe and Souths The game with the greatest bearing on the semi- match against Valleys at , scrambled their way to a 20-all final race today will be at Corbett Park where premiers and had not been looking forward to draw with bottom side Norths, so Easts take on Brothers. leaving one of them out. both coaches will be hoping for The winner will still be strongly in contention for a Bennett has been forced to make improved performances today. finals berth while the loser will be faced with almost several difficult decisions in recent Strudwick is looking forward certain elimination. weeks – notably when he relegated to next week’s “bye” to give a few Brothers (12) are three points behind fourth-placed backrowers Ash Lumby, Scott Tronc and of the Diehards’ injured players a chance to Redcliffe with Easts another point back, so neither can Lloyd Clarke last week to clear the way regain fitness. afford to let Redcliffe move further ahead. for the return of skipper Bruce Astill, top lock The Woolies Trophy final between Wynnum-Manly Redcliffe, seemingly back on the rails with big wins and Test centre Mal Meninga. and Souths will be played next Sunday and all other over Wests and Valleys in the last two matches, will not “I never enjoy having to choose between players, first grades sides will have a bye. take Norths lightly at Dolphin Oval. and Bob’s inclusion in the Queensland team has eased “The bye could not come at a better time for us – The Devils might not have won a premiership game the pressure on me,” Bennett said yesterday. “I am also it will give us a chance to regroup and possibly get this season, but last week’s big effort against Souths delighted for Bob because he has worked so hard to get some of our walking wounded back on the field,” showed there is fight left in the Bishop Park crew. back in the representative teams this year.” Strudwick said. Redcliffe have three players – winger John Ribot, The loss of Meninga, Lindner and Kellaway to the Top goalkicker Warren Green will replace Brett halfback Mark Murray and second rower Wally Origin team has caused a reshuffle of the Magpies team. French in the Wynnum-Manly side to play Wests at Fullerton Smith – away on State of Origin duties (Bryan

Astill moves back to the centres to partner Wayne Kougari Oval today after the young centre was called Neibling was, but has been ruled not fit) so this could

Halverson and Peter Jackson shifts to the wing. into the Queensland team yesterday once clubmate be Norths’ chance to break through for a win. Valleys have struck a horror patch with injuries. Gene Miles had officially been ruled out. By Barry Dick J M Kelly “ (Project Builders) Pty Ltd QBSA 24025 If there’s one key to success “ it’s joining a team that’s winning - DARREN LOCKYER

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A FAREWELL TO (TUCKSHOP) ARMS

BINGO wings. Tuckshop arms. Call your head, bend your elbow them what you like, flabby arms and slowly bring the weight aren’t the most appealing things in down to the middle of your the world to look at. back behind your head. The A lot of people wish they could top half of your arm should get rid of their bingo wings. But still be straight. Straighten the you don’t need any magic potion – arm to take the weight back just a bit of commitment and hard up again. Alternate work. your arms. As with any part of your body that starts to get a bit wobbly, a Arnies large portion of it comes down to Sitting with a straight back in what your putting in your mouth. your chair, hold your weights at If you’re eating rubbish and chin level, with your elbows in the body is not burning off the and palls towards you. Slowly excess fats and sugars you are extend your arms above your putting in, then the body will head, while at the same time simply store it away for later use, twisting your arms so your palms and tuck it away somewhere out face outwards. Reverse this on of the way like the back of your the way down to return to the arms. starting position. So as with anything, if you want to see a change, you have These are just some starting to change what you’re doing, points, you can easily go online to and that means showing a bit find a heap of arm workouts to see of discipline. what is best for you. At night in front of the If you don’t have access to telly, if you want something dumbbells at your house, don’t to nibble on, go for some carrot or celery worry, there are still plenty of things sticks instead of the Tim-Tams. you can do. But let’s look at repairing the damage. Like I said before, the most important It’s just a matter of getting some exercise Get back things about toning muscles and losing into your arms and replacing that flab with body fat is to be careful about what you lean muscle. in Shape with are putting in. The second most important We will be looking to work the muscles thing is to concentrate on what you are at the front and back of the arm – the putting out. biceps and triceps. Gilly Simply put, the only way to lose weight First of all, if you have access to some is to burn more energy than you are light dumbbells at home, there are a putting in. number of exercises you can do. Aim to do your bum forward to miss the edge of the You don’t have to be running marathons three sets of 10 reps. seat. Lower yourself down to the floor every day, but a bit of gentle exercise like until your arms are at 90 degrees, then a brisk walk every day will help burn off Dumbbell curl straighten your arms to get back to the those calories quickly. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. start position. We can also add a bit of a weights With a dumbbell in each hand by your routine to your daily walk as well. side with your palms facing out, slowly Pull overs When you pass a park bench on your bend your arm to bring your weight up to Lying on the floor, hold your dumbbells walk, stop and use the seat to do three sets the shoulder. Then back down again, and in both hands above you over your chest. of dips, like we did with the dining chair alternate the arms. Lower the weights behind your head with above. your arms straight, and then bring them The next bench you come to, change Chair dips back again. over to push-ups. Get one of your dining chairs, and sit on You can alternate your exercises each the edge with your feet together. Put your Tricep extensions time, and that will help add a bit of variety hands either side of your thighs, then move Standing with your arm straight above to your walk as well. Pictures: Courtesy News Queensland Pictures: www.fogs.com.au 27