Manly Warringah Sea Eagles would like to congratulate the Honourable Geoff Bellew AM SC on being recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List.
Mr Bellew, who served as Chairman of the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles from 2002-2003 and prior to that the Northern Eagles, was one of 160 Australians to be awarded the honour of Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the judiciary and the law, to the legal profession, and to Rugby League.
Mr Bellew has had a long and distinguished involvement in the game, including his current role as Judiciary Chair for the NRL and NRLW Premierships, State of Origin and the Pacific Championships, which he has held since 2015. He was also appointed Chair of the International Rugby League (IRL) Judiciary Committee in 2024.
Mr Bellew has also served as a Justice of The Supreme Court of NSW from 2012 to 2023 and has previously served on the NRL Board.
Congratulations to Geoff and to all others who were awarded the honour of Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division.
