The NSWRL is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of well-known Sydney businessman and Rugby League identity Paul Griffin today.
The 55-year-old was a Life Member of the Hills Bulls Sports Club, and the current Senior Football Co-ordinator.
He owned and operated Griffin Air Conditioning, which is a major sponsor of the Hills District Junior Rugby League Football Club that fields teams in junior and senior Rugby League competitions, Oztag and Touch Football. Hills Bulls won their first NSWRL Sydney Shield premiership in 2023 with a 34-30 win over St Marys Saints.
True Blue and family friend, Paul Sironen, told nswrl.com.au of Griffin’s generosity and work ethic.
“Everyone in and around footy is in deep shock because he was such a character - a larrikin,” Sironen said.
“He had a heart of gold and was so generous with his time and support of Rugby League in general but also of a number of other community groups and charities.
“He was the sort of bloke that if you needed a hand at short notice, you called Paul and he’d step up and help make it happen.
“He is an example of the wonderful people in and around our game.
“The Hills Bulls and everyone involved there will take this news very hard as he’s done so much for the club and been so very supportive because he loved the club.”
The NSWRL extends its condolences to Griffin’s family, friends and colleagues.
