WHO are the most influential people in Gold Coast sport? The Bulletin has scoured every sport to come up with a Power 50, ranking those who have an impact here in our city.
Today, we look at numbers 30-21 - a section of the list that includes the likes of Courtney Hancock.
All key figures will be revealed online throughout the week before the full list appears in Saturday’s Bulletin and on our website.
30. COURTNEY HANCOCK
The face of women’s surf lifesaving, Hancock has not only been a consistent contender for titles since making her professional debut in 2006 but has proven herself to be a top role model for next generation athletes.
29. DAMIEN BRESIC
The head honcho of the world game locally, Bresic is general manager of Football Gold Coast.
Football has a massive participation base across the city and provides a high quality Premier League, which can offer up homegrown talent for an A-League return one day.
28. DENNIS WATT
One to watch; quickly rising up the ranks on the Gold Coast as Titans executive chairman. Brings to Parkwood extensive insights, having previously acted as chairman at the powerful Brisbane Broncos.
27. JAMIE WHINCUP
The Gold Coaster has established himself as the greatest ever Supercars driver, now boasting a record seven championships plus the most race wins in history.
WHO FEATURES AT NUMBERS 31-40?
Has expressed a desire to mentor a rising driver in the way Craig Lowndes worked with him in the mid-2000s.
26. SAM STOSUR
Often a maligned figure but the fact of the matter is the 34-year-old remains Australia’s only grand slam tennis champion of the past 16 years courtesy of her 2011 US Open triumph. Has a global presence given her prolonged success on the tour.
25. JEFF PFAFF
Long-time president of the Gold Coast Dolphins club that has nurtured a number of state and Test cricketers over the years.
Played a major role in bringing three Big Bash League matches to Metricon Stadium this summer.
24. RYAN JAMES
Bilambil Jets junior who has blossomed into an excellent role model at the Titans. The Gold Coast captain is on the cusp of State of Origin selection for NSW and is rapidly heading towards becoming the Titans’ most-capped player.
23. CURTIS MCGRATH
Invictus Games ambassador has further risen to prominence in para-sport sphere following the retirement of Kurt Fearnley.
WHO SNEAKS IN AT NUMBERS 41 TO 50?
OLYMPIC CHAMPION HELPING COAST’S NEXT GEN
All-round inspirational figure having made a battleground vow to become a Paralympian after stepping on an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in 2012.
22. GARTH BRENNAN
First-year NRL coach has the job of turning the Gold Coast Titans into a top eight force. Has found support for voicing his community focus and his desire to back local talent.
21. STEVE LINES
Gold Coast Turf Club chief executive who will oversee a vital period of expansion in which nearly $40 million worth of funding is being sought to revamp the Bundall precinct.
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