Congratulations to Dean Bliss!

The NSWCRLA congratulates Dean Bliss from Dungowan Rugby League Football Club who was recently awarded the Gordon Lowrie Memorial Community Volunteer of the Year Award winner for 2025.

Dean was chosen from 12 regional winners and has had a significant impact on Rugby League within Group 4 and Dungowan JRL.

He is the Group 4 JRL President, a trainer for Dungowan JRL, a Northern Region board member and a referee when required. He previously held roles as President for Tamworth District Minor League and Dungowan JRL, with the latter growing from 152 participants in 2022 to 289 today.