Red Bend Catholic College Forbes 1966-1969.

Played for Canterbury-Bankstown in the then-NSWRL from 1971-1984, including a Premiership-winning season in 1980.

Represented Australia in 13 tests matches.

Represented NSW in the Inaugral State of Origin match in 1980, totalling 4 appearances for the NSW side.

Coaching career included stints as Coach at Halifax (1984-88), Canterbury Bulldogs (1990-97), Melbourne Storm (1998-01), Cronulla Sharks (2002-03), Sydney Roosters (2007) and the Australian team (1999-03).

As Coach, successfully led Canterbury and Melbourne to Premierships (1995 and 1999, respectively) and was twice named Dally M Coach of the Year (1993 and 1998).

Named an inductee of the Halifax Hall of Fame and was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000.

Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.

Red Bend Catholic College Forbes 1980-1985.

Joined the Australian Army as a Piper in 1986.

Joined the religious life at 19.

Professed a Monk of the Order of St Paul the 1st Hermit.

Ordained a Priest in 1997.

Prior of Marian Valley, 2006.

NSW Police Chaplain at Wagga Wagga and Moss Vale.

QLD Police Chaplain based at headquarters in Brisbane.

Full-time Police Chaplain based at Surfers Paradise QLD.

Received the QLD Police Commissioners 'Badge of Merit'.

Ordained the 7th Bishop of the Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes in 2014.

Red Bend Catholic College Forbes 1972 - 1973.

Regional Director Catholic Education Sydney 2008-2012.

National Director Marist Schools Australia and Executive Officer of Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat.

Completed a Doctorate in Education at ACU 2016.

Awarded Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Training from ACU.

Received ACEL Award for Scholarship.