Chris Morrey - Basketball
Melbourne’s Chris Morrey believes that one of his greatest attributes as a basketball player is the ability to understand where players are coming from because he played at a similar level to those he referees. The 27-year-old played Division 1 in the former Victorian Basketball League and was invited to train with the senior team, but saw officiating taking him further in the sport. “My goal is to push it as far as I can go. National League is my next stepping stone.” At 210cm tall Morrey says his height is another advantage in seeing the action. “I’m looking eye to eye with some of the players. They can’t force their presence on someone like me.” Morrey has already officiated at practice games for the Melbourne Commonwealth Games. With the help of his National Officiating Scholarship he hopes one day to obtain his international qualification.
