14.3 C
Byron Shire
June 7, 2026
FeaturedByron EchoSport

Player Profile – Tom ‘Cruise’ McQueen

By Eve Jeffery

Latest News

CartoonsThe Echo - 0

Cartoon of the week – 3 June, 2026

The Echo loves your letters and is proud to provide a community forum on the issues that matter most to our readers and the people of the NSW north coast. So don’t be a passive reader, send us your epistles.
Read more

Other News

Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Author Tristan Bancks follows up with Two Wolves sequel

Local author Tristan Bancks launched his new book for readers 10+, Raised By Wolves, at Byron Book Room last night (Thursday 4 June).
Read more
Byron EchoIan Clements, Byron Bay - 0

Loss of amenity with new pool owners?

Byron Shire councillors recently decided – by a close margin – to hand over our two public swimming baths...
Read more
Local NewsPaul Bibby - 0

Push to slow traffic outside Coorabell Hall

The campaign to slow traffic on the short stretch of Coolamon Scenic Drive outside Coorabell Hall is gradually gathering momentum, with Byron Council supporting a lower speed limit despite advice the road may not meet state criteria.
Read more
Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Kyogle Council encourages making contact before starting development

"Planning a development? Contact Council before you start" – that's the message from Kyogle Council around building and construction.
Read more
Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Northern Rivers philanthropic org reveals 2025 achievements

Not-for-profit philanthropic organisation,  Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF), have released their annual report for 2025, revealing $2.4m was raised, and 121 projects funded across the region.
Read more
Byron EchoLouise Doran, Ocean Shores  - 0

$42m for ‘a few cyclists’

Fortunately, someone in the federal bureaucracy understands that spending $42m, or $2.8m per kilometre, of public money destroying a...
Read more

Mullumbimby Giants Rugby League

Player-Profile-Tom-EJ-9W6A8772Name Tom McQueen

Nickname ‘Cruise’

Number 4  

Eyes Egyptian Blue

Height 180cm

Birthday April 19

Position Halfback

Years in the sport 17

Favourite food Zooper Doopers

Career Highlight Under 18s Grandfinal 2008

Motto I’m a lover not a fighter

If you would like to nominate a player from your team for our Player Profiles, email: onlinesport[at]echo.net.au

Recent stories tagged Player Profile:

Player Profile – Chloe Lang

Netballer Chloe Lang is the featured sportsperson in our latest Player Profile.

Eve Jeffery -

Player Profile – Jacob Johnston

Mullumbimby Moonshiner Jacob Johnston is one of this week's profiled players.

Eve Jeffery -

Player Profile – Certified Male

Zebra for the Bay Rollers, this Certified Male is profiled this week.

Eve Jeffery -

Player Profile – Grant Carey

Grant Carey from the Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club is the latest in our Player Profiles.

Eve Jeffery -

Player Profile – Brett Hazlett

Brett Hazlett from the Mullumbimby Moonshiners is one of our profiled players this week

Eve Jeffery -

Player Profile – Brittany McDonald

This week's Player Profile is Netballer Brittany McDondald from the Ocean Shores Netball Club

Eve Jeffery -

Player Profile – Kayne Lines

This week's Player Profile is 13 -year-old Kayne Lines from the Brunswick Bulldogs

Eve Jeffery -

Player Profile – Tom ‘Cruise’ McQueen

This week's profiled player is Tom McQueen who plays halfback for the Mullumbimby Giants.

Eve Jeffery -

Player Profile – Alexandra Reeve

If you know a player or players from your club who would be a great subject for a Player Profile, email: onlinesport[at]echo.net.au.

Eve Jeffery -

Player Profile – Tank U

If you know a player or players from your club who would be a great subject for a Player Profile, email: [email protected].

Eve Jeffery -

 

Previous articleIt’s netball time in Murwillumbah
Next articleHow to eat out healthily

For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling.

If you are a local business owner help us and in turn we help you. All The Echo asks for is advertising, not a free ride. It is every advert in The Echo and on www.echo.net.au, which creates the space for all the stories and coverage of community events, happenings and concerns.

If you are a reader you can become a sponsor of The Echo. Your support keeps the us independent.

Even a small one-off or regular donation from you will help keep the echo’s independent voice alive and strong.

Support Us

Become one of the supporters who helps keep independent, local journalism alive in the Byron Shire by contributing anything from as little as the cost of a coffee each month.

You're Wonderful, Thank you for supporting independent journalism in the Byron Shire

You’re supporting The Echo, thank you

Your contribution is keeping independent, local journalism alive in the Northern Rivers.

Because of supporters like you, we can keep every story free for everyone — no paywall, no exceptions. Your money goes directly to funding our newsroom of 40-odd local workers covering the stories that matter to this community.

Tell us what you think, give us your opinion

The Echo loves your letters and comments and is proud to provide a community forum on the issues that matter most to our readers and the people of the NSW north coast. So don’t be a passive reader, email us your epistles at editor@echo.net.au.

The letters deadline for The Echo is noon Friday. Letters longer than 200 words may be cut. The publication of letters is at the discretion of the letters editor. Please remember to include your full name, address and telephone number.

Online comments are no longer available.

Local News

Marooned yacht on rocks near Ballina

The Echo - 0
A local photographer has shot a marooned yacht at Flat Rock, in Ballina Shire. It's the second boat to be washed ashore in recent months
Read more
Local News

Echo celebrates 40 with awards night tomorrow

The Echo - 0
Tickets are selling fast! Come join a fun-filled night of community celebration – This Saturday (tomorrow) The Echo is set to mark its 40th year in style with a ’30s swing-era style party and community awards night featuring the dynamic sounds of the Melbourne Ska Orchestra.
Read more
Local News

Author Tristan Bancks follows up with Two Wolves sequel

The Echo - 0
Local author Tristan Bancks launched his new book for readers 10+, Raised By Wolves, at Byron Book Room last night (Thursday 4 June).
Read more
Local News

Lismore City Council recognised for environmental leadership at LG awards

The Echo - 0
Lismore City Council has been recognised for outstanding achievement in environmental leadership, resilience and community infrastructure at the 2026 LG Professionals NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.
Read more

More Articles Like This

Mullum Giants celebrate Old Boys Day

Byron Echo Sarah Archibald - 0
Sunday, 31 May saw everyone having some fun as the sun finally shone at the Mullumbimby Giants games which included the Old Boys Day. Photos by Sarah Archibald.
Read more

Remembering the Peacekeepers

Local News Eve Jeffery - 0
Last Friday a small group gathered at the Cenotaph in Mullumbimby to commemorate International UN Peacekeeper Day.
Read more

More than a pantry – helping feed our community

Local News Courtney Reid, Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre - 0
Neighbourhood Centre has been running a low-cost community pantry? And over the last few years it’s really expanded.
Read more

Teen charged over Mullum crash

Local News The Echo - 0
A fifteen-year-old is to face court later this month accused of a crash in Mullumbimby that police say left another child hospitalised while the offender fled the scene.
Read more

Support Us

Become one of the supporters who helps keep independent, local journalism alive in the Byron Shire by contributing anything from as little as the cost of a coffee each month.

You're Wonderful, Thank you for supporting independent journalism in the Byron Shire