Australian Rugby League Commissioners John Grant, Catherine Harris and Jeremy Sutcliffe have been given the green light to resume their roles for the 2015 NRL season, having been re-elected.
All three were Commissioners from the inaugural board set up in 2012, the trio have embraced their re-election on the commission, though fans might be less satisfied.
A poll run by the Daily Telegraph last year found only two in 10 fans were impressed with Grant’s achievements so far as Chairman of the Commission.
The only member of the Commission currently who wasn’t elected in 2012 is Dave Smith, who took over as CEO from David Gallop in 2013.
His re-election will see Grant take on the job as Chairman again.. Directors have to resign and stand for re-election at the end of each term in accordance with the ARLC’s constitution.
Mr Grant expressed his satisfaction at being re-elected to the Commission and said he was looking at the next phase of development for the game.
Mr Grant said the game had evolved both on and off the field since the Commission was formed three years ago.
“Sport and entertainment more broadly is undergoing significant change and the role of the Commission is to ensure the administration across all levels of Rugby League can meet the demands of being a modern professional sport in this competitive entertainment market,” he said.
“Our game is in good shape and has a healthy future and I look forward to continuing to work with all members of the Commission and others right across the game to make rugby league the strongest game it can be.”
Mr Grant was pleased with the re-election of Harris and Sutcliffe.
“Cathy and Jeremy have both made great contributions to the Commission in their first term and their decision to stand again and their subsequent election ensure their expertise and commitment continues to be applied for the good of the whole game,” he said.
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