Ken O'Dowd (Flynn, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

I entered the Central & North Burnett Times and South Burnett Times NRL footy tipping competition. With some great skill and a little luck—I don't know whether that's the right way around!—I came out on top. The prize was a trip for two to Sydney for the grand final.

I gifted this prize to Gil and Michele Smith of Wondai. I spoke to them shortly after they returned, and they'd had a wonderful trip. They left Toowoomba on 5 October and headed for Sydney town. The party was made up of 48 people from the North and South Burnett, Darling Downs and surrounds. There was a legends dinner on Saturday night at the Rydges hotel, and the three legends in attendance were Steve Menzies from Manly, Brett Stewart from Manly and Braith Anasta from the Bulldogs. Gil and Michele were put up in the Hyatt Regency hotel.

The game itself was fantastic. There were a few little refereeing problems, but overall it was a great game.

Gil and Michele praised the staff and bus drivers for their great work in moving the people around. I'm glad that they had an amazing time.

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