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The AFLQUA Golf Day was held at Meadowbrook Golf Club on June 18, with 36 eager golfers of varying skill levels taking to the fairways under bright blue skies. The event, a 9-hole, 2-ball ambrose competition allowed our Members & guests to pair in twos, with each taking their stroke from the same location, choosing the best shot & repeating until holed out.
The true winner of the day was team sport & having fun, plus a couple of the lakes collecting balls for future pro shop sales. After the drives, slices, chips & putts were complete, festivities continued while golfers enjoyed burgers with a beverage, exchanging stories and a few laughs.  As the event concluded, the AFLQUA Golf Day recognised the prize winners of the day across the 7 categories. Congratulations to our 2023 winners: Nett Winners (Chris Kamolins Trophy): Brett Matthews & Janie McCullough  Nett Runners Up: Sam Whetton & Jacob Severs Gross Winners: Alex Whetton & Jono Angus  Longest Drive: Alex Whetton Best Approach, Hole 1: Alex Whetton Best Approach, Hole 8: Jason Mitchell Nearest To Pin: Jason Mitchell  Best Dressed Team: Tyler Higson & Mitchell ‘Shak’ Blashak  Runner Up Best Dressed Team: Jeff Thomson & Russell Corrin
Looking for more photos? Check out our Google Drive here with the best action shots of the day! Please ensure that if you are posting phots to social media you are tagging "lgphotos" The AFLQUA Golf Day owes its success not only to the passionate golfers but also to its generous sponsors. Westside HQ, Willow Hotel and the Meadowbrook Golf Club contributed prizes and support, without which this exceptional day would not have been possible. The AFLQUA expresses its heartfelt gratitude for their invaluable contributions. We’re already looking forward to 2024’s edition of Golf Day! Keep an eye on our Facebook, Instagram & Website for other exciting events just around the corner, including Trivia Night on 05 August at Westside HQ. Tickets on sale soon via aflqua.com – keep an eye on our social media feeds! Matt Bellina is set to umpire his 150th QAFL Senior match this weekend when Surfers Paradise taken on Redlands at Sir Bruce Small Park . Matt a Brisbane-based umpire, shared some insights into his umpiring journey. When asked how he first got into umpiring, Matt explained that he began in 2007, when he offered to help out his local footy club, Moorooka. After making his way to AFL Brisbane Juniors in 2009, he has since umpired in a number of high-profile games, including two QAFL Senior Grand Finals (in 2017 and 2022), two QAFL Reserves Grand Finals (in 2016 and 2021), and three AFLW games in 2017. This year, he has been given the opportunity to umpire the Under 18's national championships, which will be his first national championships.
When asked about the mentors and influences who have helped him along the way, Matt cited a number of people who have played a crucial role in his development as an umpire. Ryan McConnell, who encouraged him to get fitter during a few off-seasons, has been a major influence, as has Tim Neville, who initially believed in him to go deeper into September and then back it up and run the initial season of AFLW. Chris Fawcett, who has been in and out of Matt's umpiring career since he started with the HP group, has also been a significant mentor. Ashley Dunstan, who went from on-field mentor to QAFL coach, has been a big influence in fine-tuning Matt's umpiring.  Last but certainly not least, Steph (Wife), has been a massive influence on Matt's umpiring over the years with her continuous support and comments of "if you want to get to the next level you have to go for a run" when it was 37 degrees in the middle of the off-season.
Congratulations again Matt |
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