2022 State Referee Conference agenda locked in by Football Queensland

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Football Queensland has released the agenda for the 2022 State Referee Conference, which will be delivered online this Saturday, February 5. 

The conference will be free to access for all referees from all levels of the game across the state via a new interactive virtual platform. Login details will be supplied to all registered participants prior to the commencement of the conference.

In addition to acknowledging the achievements of the 2021 season including referee award winners, graduating Referee Academy members plus retiring and new FIFA Panel members from Queensland, the 2022 State Referee Conference will feature three main sessions.

Participants will be split into two breakout rooms for a Laws of the Game update delivered by special guest presenters and highly respected match officials Eddie Lennie and Renae Coghill.

Lennie, a Football Australia Hall of Fame member and FIFA Referee Instructor for Oceania, will deliver the Laws of the Game update for senior referees, while the session for junior referees will be delivered by Coghill, a member of the FIFA International Panel of Referees for seven years and elite coach for match officials in the Liberty A-League. 

Following this will be a referee wellbeing session, featuring guest presenters Ash Synnott, Managing Director of Officiating Collective and Diana Sheehan, Executive Director of Daly & Ritchie Consulting.

The third and final session will include important information for the 2022 season on team sheets, the referee pathway, Strategic Plan and more. 

Football Queensland requests that each attendee is to check in on arrival using the QR code embedded in each presentation. 

To register, you can do so here.

Full details of the sessions are below:

2022 State Referee Conference Agenda 

Session One: 9.30am – Welcome & Acknowledgements  

  • Housekeeping / Welcome to Country (MC) 
  • Acknowledgement of 2021 Referee Award winners 
  • Acknowledgement of 2021 Graduating Referee Academy 
  • Acknowledgement of Renae Coghill retirement 
  • Acknowledgement of Adam Kersey FIFA Badge 
  • Nathan Magill from Football Australia

Session Two: 10.00am – Laws of the Game Update by Football Australia (60 minutes) 

  • Junior Referee Update – Renae Coghill 
  • Senior Referee Update – Edward Lennie 

Session Three: 11.30am – Referee Wellbeing 

  • Part A: 11:30am: Professional Debriefing – Diana Sheehan (45 minutes) 
  • Part B: 12:15pm: Officiating Collective – Ash Synnott (45 minutes)  

Session Four: 1.30pm – Match Day Process 

  • FQ Team Sheet 
  • Pathway – Upgrades 
  • Code of Conduct / Expectations 
  • Strategic Plan and Structure 2022 
  • Response to Survey 

Session Five: 3.00pm – Closing Remarks (inc. door prize winners) 

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PFA and Fans Association Unite to Bring Fans Closer to Players

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Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) and the Football Supporters Association Australia (FSAA) have confirmed a new partnership aimed at establishing an official link between professional players and their fans.

The agreement sets out for the two organisations to work together on initiatives that:

  • Foster stronger, more genuine connections between players and supporters

  • Enhance the involvement of players and fans in football decision-making

  • Produce data-driven insights to support the long-term growth of the game

Founded in 2023, the FSAA is a volunteer organisation created to provide a unified, independent voice for Australian football supporters, prioritising a supporter-first approach.

The FSAA represents the interests of fans across all levels of the game and has recently submitted supporter-focused recommendations to Football Australia (FA) and the Australian Professional Leagues (APL).

PFA Chief Executive, Beau Busch highlighted the significance of the new strong foundation already established with the FSAA and the potential for future collaboration.

“Since the establishment of FSAA, we have been able to build an effective working relationship, and this agreement represents another step forward in our shared pursuit of building the game,” he said via PFA press release.

“Globally, we have seen firsthand the benefits of strong collaboration between fan groups and player unions.

“Together we believe we are better equipped to shape the future of Australian football and ensure that the voices of fans and players are heard and respected.”

FSAA Chair, Patrick Clancy described the accord with the PFA as a natural connection between the organisations representing Australian football’s two key groups, players and supporters.

“Australia’s professional players have an inextricable connection with supporters. Many have grown up on the terraces and in the stands and then progress to taking on the game as a career,” he said via FSAA official media release.

“For supporters, there is that strong emotional connection with the players of the club they support week in, week out.

“FSAA wants to continue to foster and grow this important relationship, leverage off our mutual understandings and improve the game in Australia for players and supporters alike.”

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 20 October 2025 by PFA CEO Beau Busch and FSAA Chair Patrick Clancy, formalising the partnership.

This represents the FSAA’s first MoU with another organisation, with the expectation of establishing additional partnerships in the near future.

Deploy Named Official Match Ball Provider for Gold Coast International 2026

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Deploy, Australia’s leading developer and manufacturer of performance sporting solutions, has been announced as the authorised provider of official match balls for the Gold Coast International 2026. The partnership highlights Deploy’s commitment to supporting football players and clubs across Australia with high quality reliable products.

With a focus on performance, durability and innovation, Deploy ensures every player from grassroots to elite levels can rely on equipment designed to enhance the game. Their premium footballs are crafted to meet the demands of training and competition delivering consistency and quality in every match.

Beyond footballs, Deploy provides practical solutions to clubs supporting the community with products and services that save time, reduce administrative burdens, and help teams perform at their best. This collaboration demonstrates Deploy’s ongoing dedication to growing football in Australia and providing players and clubs with equipment they can trust.

As the official match ball provider for the Gold Coast International 2026, Deploy looks forward to equipping players for a memorable tournament and reinforcing its role as a key partner in the Australian football community.

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