The Gold Coast Titans join with the rest of the wider rugby league community in paying tribute to Paul Broughton OAM who has passed away.
He was 91.
Titans Chairman Dennis Watt says Mr Broughton made a huge impact, not just on the Gold Coast, but right across the game.
"In Paul Broughton, OAM, the game of rugby league has lost one of our greatest statesmen, visionaries and contributors," Watt said.
"Whether as a player, coach, administrator or mentor, Paul has left an indelible mark on our code and the people privileged to have been caught up in his unrelenting passion for “the greatest game of all.”
"Paul’s connection with the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales goes back over 60 years, beginning as captain coach at Murwillumbah Brothers in 1958.
"After a stellar career in Sydney in coaching, he played a pivotal role in the Gold Coast Titans being admitted to the NRL for season 2007, becoming the club’s inaugural chairman.
"In honour of his role as a founding father of the Titans, the club awards the Paul Broughton Medal each year to its best and fairest player.
"As always, Paul spoke eloquently and demonstrated his great love for the club in awarding the 2022 Medal to our inspirational captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui at the club’s awards night in October.
2022 Paul Broughton Medal: Tino Fa'asuamaleaui Speech
"Paul has been a regular source of support for the club, always reaching out to acknowledge the hard work and sacrifices so necessary for success.
"And for myself as chairman, there was always a kind word or note whenever the going was toughest.
"Ever dignified and humble, Paul’s presence, always reminded us that we should never forget those who dug the well.
"Paul never did and only in recent days he was organising a wake for the recently departed Roy “Rocky” Miller who also had much to do with the Titans entering the NRL with the support he provided as then Managing Director of The Gold Coast Bulletin.
"Paul will be sorely missed but will never be forgotten here at the Gold Coast Titans.
"We pass on our deepest condolences to Paul’s partner Bev, family and friends."
