Touch Football Australia (TFA) is pleased to announce the referees selected into the 2025/2026 National Referee Academy (NRA) and National Referee Squad (NRS).
These appointments recognise not just strong performances across recent events, but also the consistent dedication, focus, and commitment to their development. TFA places significant value on its high-performance officiating programs, recognising their key role in shaping the sport's overall referee pathway. Both the NRA and NRS form part of a broader system that connects directly with TFA’s updated Referee Education and Development Framework, designed to support officials at all levels of the game.
TFA National Referee Program Manager, Luke Saldern said:
"I’m really glad to welcome the new referees into our performance programs. It’s a reflection of their commitment and dedication to what is a really challenging and demanding endeavor within the sport. I wish them all the best as they take the next step in their journey."
Congratulations to the following referees:
2025/2026 National Referee Academy
- Isabel Watt (QLD)
- Ellen MacLeod (NSW)
- Tamsyn Spear (NSW)
- Cody Reynolds (NSW)
- Cooper Jones (NSW)
- Will Schatz (QLD)
- Hayden Drapalski (NSW)
2025/2026 National Referee Squad
- #35 Lachan Carey (QLD)
- #36 Thomas Donehue (NSW)
- #37 Savannah Draper (NSW)
- #38 Daniel Kustec (NSW)
