Matt is a former player from the 1990’s (1993-1998) and was the number 10 in our 1997 Shute Shield winning first grade team. After an earlier stint on the Manly Rugby Football Club board in the late 2000’s/early 2010’s, Matt is now in his second year of Presidency after seeing all his children through high school.

Matt has gained significant leadership and business experience through his three decades working in law firms and government and sporting leadership roles. He is currently a principal lawyer and the Managing Partner of DWF Law’s Australian Office (a global firm).

Matt is proud of the Club’s 100 year plus history and the position it holds in the Community. Matt is grateful for having been a beneficiary of the experiences, memories, friendships and career opportunities that have all come from playing rugby at Manly. He is keen to build upon these great legacies and to ensure that Premier Club Rugby continues to go from strength to strength in Manly, NSW, Australia, infinity and beyond.

Matt is focused on: evolving the great culture at the Club; ensuring all our male and female players have great experiences, memories and opportunities; and achieving greater connection with members, supporters, former players, juniors and the community at large.

Matt is also focussed on the Club taking little steps forward each year (working within the annual budget) to modernise and adapt its business operations, so that it can survive and thrive in this fast moving new digital age, thanks largely to the incredible assistance of our sponsors and supporters who are equally passionate about the Club.

Oh, and Matt would also like to see Manly win nine fifteen-a-side grand finals each year (or thereabouts) – that’s only all four grades, all three colts and our two female teams. Easy!

David practised as a lawyer for 25 years in a variety of fields, including commercial and insurance litigation, across large and boutique firms. Following this he founded one of Australia’s most successful public affairs and advocacy businesses, before taking on a senior executive role at Australia’s largest personal injury scheme agent and insurer. David has previously served the club as Manly Marlins President, and is excited to be back involved with the club.

Andrew is a Chartered Accountant who started his career with PWC before moving to Chubb Insurance holding several executive level roles including CFO. His involvement with Manly rugby started in 2002 with his son first running on for the Harbord Harlequins and continued with various roles including team manager, committee member, treasurer and today as the club’s auditor and life member. Andrew also had a long association with Manly Junior Rugby managing rep teams for many years before taking on responsibility for managing Manly Colts. After a short break, Andrew joined the Marlins Board as Treasurer in 2019.

Ruth has been a dedicated and loyal supporter of the Manly Marlins since 2010
having been involved in the catering for the 1883 club for a few years.  Taking on the
role of Secretary in 2024 bringing experience and support in Sales and Marketing.
With over 30 years across B2B and B2C markets. Dedicated to the development and
vision of Manly rugby moving into the future.

Susan McIndoe joined the Manly Rugby Club at the end of 2023, alongside her
eldest child. Since then, she has become an integral part of the Manly Womens
team, both on and off the field.

Her involvement with the Womens led to an exciting opportunity to serve as interim
manager for the Under 18 Girls State Championship team—an experience that
deepened her commitment to supporting young athletes.

Susan brings valuable experience from her previous roles under the Fijian banner at
the Pasifika Youth Cup, where she managed various positions. This background has
equipped her with a strong understanding of team dynamics, cultural diversity, and
community engagement.

She is passionate about contributing to the ongoing growth and development of the
Manly Rugby Club and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive
environment for current and future Women Marlins.

Sarah Durham became part of the Manly Rugby team in 2025, helping
manage Membership and Merchandise. With a finance background and
more than 25 years of community volunteering in Manly, Sarah’s passion
for people and the local area makes her a great addition to the club.

Peter has been the President of Manly Junior Rugby Union since 2019 and has come onto the Board to promote the Marlins throughout our extensive junior base to ensure a smooth pathway exists for our juniors through to Colts. Peter has been involved with coaching at the junior club level and Manly Reps since since 2015 and in 2022 was also part of the Sydney Juniors Representative Coaching Team. Peter currently runs his own consulting business and commenced many years ago as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG before moving to Macquarie Bank in the Property Investment Banking Team. Peter has also worked in corporate roles including CFO and COO in investment banking, private equity, startup businesses and property.

Brooke comes to the Manly RUFC with extensive experience in high-performance
sports, operations, and event management. Her work with rugby began in the ACT
where she served as club and 1st grade manager for the Western Districts and
Queanbeyan Rugby Clubs from 2003 to 2008. After a long stint working in the Middle
East, Brooke returned to Australia in 2023 and has continued her work in sport with
roles in football tournament operations and commercial partnerships.

Joanna McCarthy is a globally awarded senior executive with over 20 years’
experience in brand, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and
corporate affairs across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Joanna is a
trusted advisor to boards, CEOs and executive teams known for navigating high-
stakes environments including media, crisis, reputation management, M&A, cyber
incidents and large-scale transformations.

Rebecka is an experienced Urban Planner with strong team collaboration, problem
solving and analytical skills. Rebecka has worked in government and private sectors
leading project teams in complex development projects ranging from the Sydney Opera
House, social and affordable housing to industrial developments throughout NSW.
Rebecka is passionate about contributing to the local community and is dedicated to
ensuring the continued success of the Manly Rugby Club for future generations.

Elly Chapman is a Senior Producer and Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in live sports broadcasting and major infrastructure development. Currently, she is a Senior Producer for Nine Entertainment’s Wide World of Sports and Stan Sport, leading the Rugby Union coverage and other major events such as the Paris 2024 Olympics, Australian Open and 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Liv has been dedicated and heavily involved within the Manly Mermaids since 2021, playing Rugby 7’s as well as representing the ladies as Club Captain. She has enthusiastically joined the Manly Rugby Club Board to help guide the club with the growth and development of the Manly Mermaids, particularly with the introduction to the Jack Scott Cup in 2024. Liv aims to draw her knowledge and experience working in the Sports Media and Advertising industry, as well as her passion for Women’s sport, to further enhance the success and strengths of the Manly Mermaids Rugby Program.

Liv has been dedicated and heavily involved within the Manly Mermaids since 2021, playing Rugby 7’s as well as representing the ladies as Club Captain. She has enthusiastically joined the Manly Rugby Club Board to help guide the club with the growth and development of the Manly Mermaids, particularly with the introduction to the Jack Scott Cup in 2024. Liv aims to draw her knowledge and experience working in the Sports Media and Advertising industry, as well as her passion for Women’s sport, to further enhance the success and strengths of the Manly Mermaids Rugby Program.