Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman Peter V’landys AM today paid tribute to legendary Rugby League figure and administrator Paul Broughton OAM, who has passed away.
“Paul was innovative and influential,” Mr V’landys said. “His passion for rugby league was clear to all who knew him. He wanted desperately for the game to prosper and he worked tirelessly in order to make it happen.
“His efforts particularly to further the sport on the Gold Coast were tireless and nothing short of extraordinary. He was the founding chairman of the Titans and his name is deservedly attached to the club’s annual best and fairest medal.
“He will be remembered as an enormously influential figure for rugby league on the Gold Coast, but his impact went so far beyond that.
“He was a leader and a gentleman. He dared to take the game to places many couldn’t imagine and for that we will owe a huge debt.”