WHY CHOOSE US?

Luke Faulkner
Owner & Managing Director

Luke has a fantastic knowledge of all things sportswear, having held high previous roles in the sporting apparel industry for a number of industry heavyweights. A proud Tasmanian before moving north to the Sunshine State and plying his Football trade with the Redland Bombers Football Club and later the Mayne Tigers where he excelled on and offield in a number of important club roles.  He is also a Life Member, 3 x Time Premiership player and Dual Best & Fairest for the Tigers as well as a former league best & fairest and 3 x time competition leading goalkicker.

Luke's passion in the sports industry and in particular the game of AFL Football stems from his childhood where a favourite after school activity was to design and draw his own AFL Guernseys. His role is the day to day running of LRF Sport and overseeing all sales aspects of the business.

Sam Clay
Owner/Director

Having worked in the sourcing and procurement industry for the past 12 years running his own business Sphere Resources Ltd, Sam Clay is a pioneer.  Based in Dongguan China, Sam is responsible for the recent growth of LRF Sport and establishing our own Chinese office and Manufacturing facility.  Sam also leads a team of production, design and accounts employees as well as being a key member of LRF in product design, innovation and the day to day running of the LRF Sport China office and factory space.  Sam completed his schooling at Assumption College and is an avid AFL Football follower and former player.  His footballing claim to fame is finishing runner up in the Assumption College B&F to former Essendon midfielder Jason Johnson.

Sam also manages LRF Sport's manufacturing facility ensuring great control over our products and lead times.

Brent Staker
National Sales Executive

Brent hails from Broken Hill in far west NSW and comes from a strong sporting background, which includes a 13 year career in the Australian Football League with both the Brisbane Lions and West Coast Eagles. In total, he played a total of 160 senior AFL games. His career seen him enjoy some great success along his journey but also facing some challenging times through injury.

Since Brent's retirement in 2015 he has held positions sales brokering deals in management rights and is a current assistant coach with the Brisbane Lions Women's team in the AFLW.  During the AFL Season, Brent provides special comments as a commentator for AFL Nation.  Brent's day-to-day role with LRF Sport will be as our National Sales Executive.  With a fantastic ability to forge and build business relationships, as well as his knowledge of all things sport, he is a key asset to our company.

Lauren Lillywhite
Head Designer

Lauren is a fantastic, professional and talented designer. Nothing is too difficult or a problem for her, and in all cases, she will go over and above of what is asked of her. In addition to bringing lots of experience to the Design team, her attitude / personality, attention to detail, and ability to work in the team environment is outstanding. She is a significant asset to the company.