Lynda Arkinstall

POACHER TURNED GAMEKEEPER

Elaine Watson was the first female ref in Brisbane and Queensland. FFA Hall of Famer, Tammy Ogston, who reffed at the 2007 Women’s World Cup, is probably the most famous. They might be the only two refs in Brisbane who have given more to the profession than Lynda Arkinstall. After playing for 15 years, the poacher turned gamekeeper when she blew out her knee. She reffed and coached refs for over 20 years.

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