Football Queensland announces referee academy panel

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Football Queensland have confirmed the 33 members who will be a part of the panel of the newly-established state referee academy.

The match officials will receive training and guidance from experienced coaches in the sunshine state, in a two year-mentorship which focuses on technical, physical and professional development.

“On behalf of Football Queensland I’d like to congratulate the 33 referees selected for the new Football Queensland Referee Academy,” FQ CEO Robert Cavallucci said.

“Since the release of the Strategic Plan we’ve been working hard to improve development opportunities for match officials across Queensland, and we’re proud of the investments and progress FQ have made in that time with the introduction of a range of new referee initiatives.

“It is fantastic to see referees from eight of our zones selected for the inaugural Referee Academy panel, and we’re hopeful that the Academy will provide a pathway for young aspiring match officials from around the state in the years to come,” he concluded.

“The 33 Queenslanders selected to join the Referee Academy in 2020 are all aged between 16 and 22 and have already displayed great potential as match officials,” FQ State Referee Manager Jacqui Hurford said.

“I’m looking forward to seeing them refine their skills under the guidance of the experienced Referee Academy coaches, and I wish them all the best as they join our new Referee Academy.”

The members of the inaugural referee academy panel are listed below.

2020 Referee Academy Panel

Jasmine Bremner Football Brisbane
Taylor Barsby Football Brisbane
Jack Powers Football Brisbane
Oliver Lusa Football Brisbane
Fynnley Leonards Football Brisbane
Rowan Nicholls Football Central Queensland
Lily Storch Football Central Queensland
Bailey Love Football Central Queensland
Thomas Perna Football Central Queensland
Alex Johnson Football Gold Coast
Mitchell Booth Football Gold Coast
Anthony Barnaba Football Gold Coast
Blake Vuksan Football Queensland
Ethan Purdon Football Queensland
Ryan Clarke Football Queensland
Declan Woods Football Queensland
Kirralee Bronkhurst Football South West
Joel Essex Football South West
Lachlan Montgomery Football South West
Riley Arnold Football Wide Bay
Abby Irvine Football Wide Bay
Joshua Dogao Mackay Regional Football Zone
Harlee Carey Mackay Regional Football Zone
Raoul Mackenzie Mackay Regional Football Zone
Safat Page Malau-Aduli North Queensland Football
Senfat Paula Malau-Aduli North Queensland Football
Mark Siandri North Queensland Football
Jethro Owens North Queensland Football (FNQ)
William Obern North Queensland Football (FNQ)
Louise Merritt Sunshine Coast Football
Luca Ferroussat Sunshine Coast Football
Henrik Flynn Sunshine Coast Football
Charlee Lawson Sunshine Coast Football
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Arsenal Secures Exciting New Deal with Paramount+

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Arsenal FC has unveiled a global partnership with Paramount+, drawing the major streaming service further into top-tier football as the race for fan engagement intensifies across sport and entertainment.

The deal makes Paramount+ an Official Partner of the club, embedding the platform’s branding and content across Arsenal’s matchday experience and digital channels throughout the 2025/26 campaign.

The agreement highlights a broader industry shift, with major entertainment platforms turning to leading football clubs to expand global visibility, drive subscriber growth and place their brands at the centre of highly engaged fan communities.

The collaboration will see Paramount+ integrated throughout matchdays, including in-stadium branding, big-screen presence, programme features and themed activations at both men’s and women’s games. The platform will also be showcased across select retail and digital fan-experience channels.

Executive Vice President and International General Manager of Paramount+, Marco Nobili emphasised the shared global reach and enthusiasm behind the collaboration.

“We’re beyond excited to unite Paramount+ and Arsenal– two global iconic brands with supporters that live and breathe passion,” he said via Official Club media release.

Arsenal’s Chief Commercial Officer, Juliet Slot underscored how the strategic collaboration enhances the club’s commercial strength and fan experience.

“We’re delighted to welcome Paramount+ into our Arsenal family. They’re a world-class, global entertainment brand, and we’re so excited to work together and create new ways for our supporters to feel even closer to the club. Their expertise, creativity and investment strengthen our ability to deliver outstanding experiences for our supporters and supports our ambition to compete for major trophies,” she said via Official Club media release.

Paramount+ will tap into Arsenal’s strong social media presence, especially on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram to share content aligned with key releases during the 2025/26 season. The initial activation, centred on the new season of Landman, will showcase first-team players alongside influencer Sharky, Eberechi Eze, William Saliba, and Gabriel Martinelli.

Shake2Go by Optislim Named Major Sponsor of Oakleigh Cannons

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Shake2Go, by Optislim, has been named major partner of the Oakleigh Cannons for the 2026 season, with the brand to feature prominently on the front of the club’s playing shirt. The sponsorship brings together a fast-growing Australian nutrition brand and one of the country’s most respected grassroots football clubs.

Meet Shake2Go – Australia’s first high protein + vitamins shake packed into a can . Each ready-to-drink can delivers 30g of premium protein, essential vitamins and minerals, is low in sugar, gluten-free, and packaged in eco-friendly cans. No mixing. No mess. No compromise. Just grab, shake, and go. With its smooth, milkshake-like taste, it delivers proper nutrition without slowing anyone down.

“We’re proud to welcome Shake2Go by Optislim as our major sponsor for the 2026 season,” said Aki Ionnas, General Manager of the Oakleigh Cannons. “To have such an innovative brand on the front of our shirt is a major endorsement of our club. This sponsorship is about more than logos  it’s a real investment into our players, our programs, and our wider community. At a grassroots level, that kind of support makes a genuine difference.”

The sponsorship will directly support player development, community programs, and the ongoing operations of the club. Shake2Go will have a strong presence across matchdays, community events, and player initiatives throughout the season.

At its core, this sponsorship reflects shared values of performance, wellbeing, and giving back to the football community that helps shape the future of the game.

For more information on Shake2Go, click here.

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