Dave Taylor's Autographed Footy Boot - SOLD

The successful bidder of Dave's Boot was the Central Queensland Hotels Group who bought it for $1,250!

The Boot will be proudly displayed in the New Sports bar at the Jolly Collier Hotel in Dysart.

All proceeds of this Auction will be donated to the Mayoress' Regional Charity Foundation Flood Recovery Appeal in Rockhampton.

 

The Foundation will be applying this money to assist with the restoration of sporting facilities that have been affected by the recent floods.

 

Life Arena's 2011 Tipping Competition

Dear Friends,

Life Arena invites you and your family to take part in our 2011 NRL Footy Tipping Competition for your chance to win this fantastic prize:

• 2 tickets to the NRL Grand Final on Sunday the 2nd of October 2011

• 2 nights accommodation in Sydney

• 2 return airfares to Sydney from your nearest Australian capital city

Get the whole family involved and add more excitement and rivalry to your 2011 NRL season! Whether you use strategy or pure luck, tip correctly and you could become the envy of your friends and family as you set off to experience the most exhilarating game in the NRL season … the Grand Final!

JOIN TODAY!

To register click here and follow the steps below:

1. Click on the 'REGISTER' button on the homepage and set up a Login (If you don't already have one with Oztips)

2. Once you have successfully registered a Username and Password, click on the 'JOIN A COMP' button

3. Enter the following Comp Number and Password to join the 'LIFE ARENA' competition;

a. Comp Number: 248251

b. Password: lifearena2011

That's it!! If you have any questions or need any help to register please give us a call on (07) 3854 1119 or email Charnell at charnell@lifearena.com.au or one of the boys. Good luck!

Simpson off to the UK!

South Sydney have released utility back Jamie Simpson, allowing him to join English Super League club Huddersfield

."I am really excited about the prospect of playing in the Super League and joining such a strong, proud Club as the Huddersfield Giants," Simpson said, "South Sydney are a great Club, I have really enjoyed my time with them & wish them well for 2011".

The 24-year-old Queenslander departs Redfern after playing 37 games for the Rabbitohs in three seasons following his first-grade debut in Round 13 of 2008, having scored 16 tries including a hat-trick against the Roosters in Round 20, 2009.

Simpson's 2009 Campaign was a solid one as he bagged nine tries for the year in 18 appearrances, the majority of them in the starting line-up, but he managed only eight matches last season which he only crossed twice.

Jamies' Manager, Col Davis is fully supportive of Simpon's decision to play in the Super League, “This is a great opportunity for Jamie to experience the culture & life of an overseas country while playing Rugby League," Davis said, "Huddersfield are very excited about what he can add to their footy team, He is a player well suited to the Super League style of play.”

References

http://www.sportal.com.au/league-news-display/simpson-off-to-uk-108077#

Mitchell Frei A Chip off the Old Block

Harry Frei had to wait until he was 31 to hit the headlines which he did in style against the touring England cricket team at the Gabba in 1982. If things go to script, Harry's Son Mitchell won't have to wait that long.

At a strapping 105 kg backrow forward, the 18 year old is earmarkerd for NRL honours at the Broncos in the next few years.

It's great training with the NRL squad, but I'm not expecting to play first grade anytime soon. I've still got alot of growing up to do." Mitchell said. However Broncos coach Ivan Henjak said Frei deserved his chance and he would not completely rule out an NRL start this year. "You never say never," Henjak said, "He's put on 10kg since he came here at the end of 2009 and he's done everything right."

To read more click here

Alex Glenn Bulks up for Centre Shot

At 100kg, Alex Glenn is a long way off the behemoth-like build of South Sydney Rabbitohs superstar Greg Inglis.

But Glenn is 5kg heavier than last year and has the inside running to join Kangaroos Test Star Justin Hodges in the Broncos Centres in 2011.

Glenn is still widely regarded as a utility and, if given the choice, would play second row or lock for the chance to get his hands on the ball more often.

He played mainly at centre last year, and it is likely he will be there for the round 1 NRL match against North Queensland at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, March 12.

To read more on Alex Glenn in 2011 click here