'After growing up in the country, Richard Handley completed a Bachelor of Economics degree at Sydney University while working for the government. He played Rugby for Easts in 1969, when it last won a grand final. After working and playing Rugby overseas in 1971-72, he was employed in marketing and advertising in Sydney and was involved in product launches and award-winning advertising campaigns for McCann Erickson and Coudrey Dailey, among other agencies.
Subsequent business activities have included being a promotion and marketing consultant, sales advisor and publican.'
Source: Network News 24 May 2011. (Sighted: 25/05/2011.)