Life membership is the highest honour the Canterbury Cobras can bestow upon one of its own. It recognises those who have given exceptional service — on the field, off the field, or both — and whose contribution has helped shape the club into what it is today.
Eligibility
To be considered for life membership, a nominee must have given an absolute minimum of ten years of service to the Canterbury Cobras. This may be as a player, committee member, volunteer, or any combination thereof. The norm for life membership is closer to twelve to fifteen years, and nominations at or near the ten-year minimum are expected to reflect service of a genuinely extraordinary nature.
Off-field contributions are considered equally valid to playing contributions. Where a nominee has a playing history, this will be taken into account alongside any off-field service. The committee will always consider the full breadth of a nominee's contribution — the nature, consistency, and impact of their service — rather than applying a fixed formula.
Players who are unable to complete a season due to injury are expected to contribute in an off-field capacity for the remainder of that year for it to count toward their years of service. Off-field roles must be served for the full year.
Club Life Members
F. Howe
A. Paul
A. Wadsworth
R. Williams
J. Glutterback
J. Watson
E. Jenkins
W. Stanton
W. Munn
F. Horkings
A. Dowling
H. Jewell
S. Self
V. Brown
C. Holland
N. Whitely
R. Pacey
E. Pacey
R. Bogan
D. Dell
M. Coleman
R. Coleman
J. Thomas
R. Bailey
D. Harrop
G. Hoskin
P. Hoskin
K. James
K. OConner
D. Alsop
O. Torey
B. Latimer
E. Munn
K Harvey
K. Higson
E. Bogan
R. Eade
M. Stals
L. Reynolds
J. Bennett
K, Schwind
S. McDonell
P. Fleming
K. Gill
M. Carroll
G. Burdeu
K. Woodford
J. Johnson
R.Kristof
B. Latimer
H. Kennedy
P. Murphy
G. Musker
M. Fleming
R. Fleming
P. Smith
R. McKenzie
R. Johnson
B. Blezard
S. Bach
J. Kitson
G. Scash
I. Manzie
C. Pearce
D. McDonell
A. Lamb
A. Ligidakis
J. Wood
R. Pearce
C. Barras
L. Nelson
J. Parker
A. Mack
L. Giles
B. Lashbrook
C. Skate
D. Scott
B. Peel
R. Walmsley
J. Nicolas
T. Ryan
C. Adames
S. Woodward
S. Wetherall