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12 July, 2025
‘Harry’ Potter moves on
POPULAR Club Mossman manager Greg ‘Harry’ Potter has resigned after three and a half years in the top job.
Mr Potter had been a staff member for the last nine years at the venue formally known as the Mossman Bowls Club.
During his time as manager, the club underwent renovations to the value of $5.5 million.
A new manager is currently being sought by the club, with Jason Salecich from Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns, temporarily covering the position.
Mr Potter said his reason for leaving was an opportunity to enjoy life in a different way and get on top of things.
“I’ll be spending more time with my kids, especially with the upcoming school holidays” he said.
“We live in paradise and I now want to enjoy it more.”
Fondly known as just Harry Potter, the former manager regards the recent club renovations as one of the highlights of his time with Club Mossman, especially seeing them completed before his departure.
“I have been particularly pleased with the positive reaction from visitors to the changes that have taken place,” Mr Potter said.
The work included an upgrade to the front of the club, plus new office space and a new and expanded gaming room for 44 gaming machines.
The function hall was upgraded to include a new separate airconditioned sports bar, a TAB, a pool table and large screen TVs for major sports events.
The bowlers have direct access to the undercover synthetic green from the carpark and new green lighting.
“Having great customers made my job so much easier,” Mr Potter said.
Making the club inclusive for everybody was one of Mr Potter’s challenges during his time as manager.
“I feel I achieved that,” he said.
Another key aim was to make the club affordable, while remaining a viable operation.
With more time on his hands, Mr Potter will now look for a role that provides more family time, but still involved in the club industry.
He said he appreciated the current committee for their support and thanked his predecessor Kevin Rynne for guiding him through his development as a manager and former club chairman Eric Smith for trusting him and appointing him as manager initially.
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