Group 19 rugby league: Craig Beard officiates his 100th A grade clash

Ellen Dunger
Updated July 19 2018 - 3:05pm, first published 2:48pm
Referee Craig Beard notched up his 100th A grade game as the man in the middle on Saturday.
Referee Craig Beard notched up his 100th A grade game as the man in the middle on Saturday.

When Craig Beard first picked up a referee’s whistle after giving up his rugby league playing career, he never imagined he would officiate 100 games at the region’s top level.

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Ellen Dunger

Ellen Dunger

Sport journalist

Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Am currently involved in endurance horse riding and racing. Always happy to hear news and tips. Contact me via email: ellen.dunger@austcommunitymedia.com.au or phone/ text 0438 259 985 www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/

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