🎉 The Legendary Sportsman’s Lunch Returns in 2025!
📍 Gold Coast Tavern | 📅 Friday 13 June | 🕛 From 12:00 PM
Get ready for one of the Gold Coast’s most anticipated and talked-about events — the Sportsman’s Lunch 2025 is making its much-awaited return at the Gold Coast Tavern, promising an unforgettable afternoon of laughter, legends, and lively banter.
Whether you’re a die-hard footy fan, a lover of great company and conversation, or simply seeking the perfect reason to enjoy a long lunch with mates, this is the event that delivers every time.
🎤 Hosted by a Sporting Media Favourite — With Legendary Guests
Anthony Maroon, one of the most entertaining and recognisable voices in Australian sports media, returns to host the festivities with his signature charisma and quick wit.
Joining him are two powerhouses of rugby league:
- 🏉 Bryan Fletcher – The fan-favourite with an unmatched sense of humour and a career that spanned the Roosters, Rabbitohs, and Kangaroos. Expect big laughs and behind-the-scenes stories from the locker room.
- 🏉 Gorden Tallis – Known as “The Raging Bull,” Tallis brings fierce insight, raw honesty, and tales from a storied career with the Broncos, Queensland, and the Australian side.
- 😂 Adding to the entertainment is much-loved comedian Rob Shehadie, whose appearances on Here Come the Habibs and Fat Pizza made him a household name. His live comedy will keep spirits high and have the whole room in stitches.
🍽️ What’s Included in Your Ticket
- 🎟️ A mouth-watering 3-course lunch, expertly prepared and served fresh
- 🍷 A 3-hour premium beverage package — think beers, wines, and top-shelf drinks flowing all afternoon
- 🎶 Live entertainment, inspiring sports stories, great laughs, and plenty of time to connect and network
All proceeds from the event go directly toward supporting the Southport Tigers Rugby League Club, helping fund grassroots rugby league and keep the local sporting spirit alive.
🎟️ Ticket Options
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$180 per person
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$1700 for a table of 10 – Ideal for corporate groups, sporting clubs, or friends wanting a premium group experience
🎟️ Get your tickets early — this event sells out every year! Secure your seat today and be part of a Gold Coast institution that blends sport, celebration, and unforgettable memories.
👉 Book now: goldcoasttavern.com.au/whats-on
🏆 Proudly Sponsored By:
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JDA Hotels
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CUB (Carlton & United Breweries)
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Accolade Wines
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Smirnoff
📍 Event Details:
Venue: Gold Coast Tavern
Address: 150 Ferry Road, Southport QLD 4215
Date: Friday 13 June 2025
Time: From 12:00 PM
Join us for a celebration of sport, mateship, premium food and drinks, and all-around good times. See you at the Gold Coast Tavern this June!
