| 词条 | Barry Gomersall |
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Nicknamed "the Grasshopper", Gomersall was known for his thin legs inside tight shorts and his habit of ignoring on-field fights.[3] First appointed to referee State of Origin by the Queensland Rugby League in 1982, Gomersall was often accused by New South Wales supporters of bias.[3] A reporter from New South Wales once asked: "How do you account for the fact that in your nine matches Queensland won seven and NSW won only two?", Gomersall was said to have replied "Well, surely anyone's entitled to two bad games."[3] Gomersall placed a high priority on personal fitness saying "if someone is going to score a try, I want to be there first".[2] Gomersall was a long time Queensland Rail employee.[2] After his refereeing career, Gomersall entered Queensland politics, standing for the electoral district of Mirani in five elections.[2] Barry Gomersall died in Sarina in central Queensland on 9 February 2007 [4] from prostate cancer aggravated by collision with livestock on his farm.[2][3] References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nqsports.com.au/images/SPORTS%20POST-Mar-PROOF4.pdf|title=Farewell Barry "Grasshopper" Gomserall|accessdate=13 October 2014|work=Sports Post|publisher=North Queensland Sports Federation|date=March 2007|page=2}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Gomersall, Barry}}{{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-stub}}2. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite news| url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/league/referee-grasshopper-gomersall-dies/2007/02/09/1170524288599.html| title=Referee 'Grasshopper' Gomersall dies| work=Sydney Morning Herald| date=9 February 2007| accessdate=24 March 2012}} 3. ^1 2 3 {{cite news| url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/final-whistle-for-gomersall/story-e6frexnr-1111112969233| title=Final whistle for Gomersall| work=Daily Telegraph| date=9 February 2007| accessdate=24 March 2012| author=Colman, Mike}} 4. ^Courier Mail: Death Notice 10/2/2007 5 : 1945 births|2007 deaths|People from Queensland|Australian rugby league referees|Deaths from prostate cancer |
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