Trevor 'The Axe' Gillmeister - Footy Legend and Speaker
In his time at the Broncos he won the player of the year in 1991 and 2 premierships, back to back in 1992 and 1993.
Gillmeister had the honour of scoring the SQ Crusher's first ever try against the Canberra Raiders. In 1995, he became the first and only ever South Queensland Crushers player to be selected for Australia.
Gillmeister made his QLD State of Origin debut in 1987. He made 22 State of Origin appearances for Queensland between 1987 and 1996. Gilmeister captained the Queensland team to a 3-0 series victory in 1995 under the guidance of friend and Coach Paul Vautin. Gilmeister battled against a blood disorder prior to the third and final match of the series in Melbourne. After Queensland's victory Gilmeister was rushed back to hospital to be treated again. In 1996 he captained Queensland in the first State of Origin match but he did not play at all in the remainder of the two games.
In 1995, Gillmeister made his Australian debut when he was selected as a reserve for the first test match against New Zealand. At 31 years of age, he became the oldest ever forward to make his international debut at Test level.
In 2000 Gillmeister was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to Australia's international standing in the sport of rugby league.
Gilly was an assistant coach at the Gold Coast Titans from 2006 to 2014. He walked over 1400kms from Townsville to Brisbane in October 2014 to 'Take an Axe to Asbestos' raising public awareness about asbestos, as well as much needed funds for families affected by asbestos related diseases.
Gillmeister still works as assistant coach for the Queensland State of Origin team and the Australian Kangaroos.
Gillmeister had the honour of scoring the SQ Crusher's first ever try against the Canberra Raiders. In 1995, he became the first and only ever South Queensland Crushers player to be selected for Australia.
Gillmeister made his QLD State of Origin debut in 1987. He made 22 State of Origin appearances for Queensland between 1987 and 1996. Gilmeister captained the Queensland team to a 3-0 series victory in 1995 under the guidance of friend and Coach Paul Vautin. Gilmeister battled against a blood disorder prior to the third and final match of the series in Melbourne. After Queensland's victory Gilmeister was rushed back to hospital to be treated again. In 1996 he captained Queensland in the first State of Origin match but he did not play at all in the remainder of the two games.
In 1995, Gillmeister made his Australian debut when he was selected as a reserve for the first test match against New Zealand. At 31 years of age, he became the oldest ever forward to make his international debut at Test level.
In 2000 Gillmeister was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to Australia's international standing in the sport of rugby league.
Gilly was an assistant coach at the Gold Coast Titans from 2006 to 2014. He walked over 1400kms from Townsville to Brisbane in October 2014 to 'Take an Axe to Asbestos' raising public awareness about asbestos, as well as much needed funds for families affected by asbestos related diseases.
Gillmeister still works as assistant coach for the Queensland State of Origin team and the Australian Kangaroos.
