Jeff McGeorge

Interview date 25th March, 2006

 “HI EVERYONE AND WELCOME TO ON THE SIDELINES WITH LEACHY”

With this being the first official posting of “On the Sidelines with Leachy” I thought it only logical that I go straight to the top. Apparently, I’ve just found out that the Prime Minister Hon. John Howard isn’t a member of GDFRA so I had to interview another “headhoncho” GDFRA President Mr. Jeff McGeorge.

Jeff has been with GDFRA since 1988 and has been the President since the start of last year. I interviewed Jeff after the recent Compulsory Seminar.
 

1. What is your reason for refereeing?

I had been a player and a coach and coached my sons team and when he was chosen to go into 1st division team I didn’t want to continue coaching and having watched the referees I thought I would like to try it.

2. Worst moment in reference to refereeing?

Having an almost all in brawl in Y/L due to my inexperience and not cracking down early enough.

3. Best moment in reference to refereeing?

Doing the Women’s 1st div State League Grand Final At Marconi Stadium just prior to Simon Micelef doing the men’s with a crowd of around 7,000 Other than that just finishing a game and knowing I did a good job.

4. What would be the best advice you could pass on to another referee?

Look confident, be confident and concentrate on the game and apply your personality.

5. On a long plane trip who would you most like to sit next to and why?

The Pilot. I always wanted to learn to fly an aircraft.

6. What other hobbies/interests do you have apart from refereeing?

Playing Golf and watching my grandsons growing up.

7. If there was one thing you could change in regards to refereeing/laws what would it be?

Have a sin bin to cool players off.

8. If you had a chance to go on the ultimate holiday where/what would it be?

I would love to go through Africa and see the tribes and natural wild life.

9. If you were down to your last $5 what would you spend it on?

A winning Lottery Ticket.

10. Do you have any bad habits and if so what one is the worst?

Smoking.

11. What is your pet hate in reference to refereeing?

Seeing a sloppily dressed referee.

12. If you compared yourself to an animal what would it be and why?

A Cheetah, I used to love sprinting.

13. What are your refereeing/management aspirations?

To do all I can to assist referees to reach there full potential and get one or more to a FIFA badge.

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