As Co-Founder and Director of Tuff Group, Fraser Gehrig has channeled his experience as a former AFL player into a deep commitment to delivering safe, high-quality sporting surfaces. Over the past fifteen years, he has guided Tuff Group’s evolution from small backyard projects to the construction of elite sporting facilities across Australia. Driven by a vision of continual advancement within the sports surfacing industry, Fraser leads with a philosophy of “excellence in everything we do.” This commitment is evident in his hands-on approach and unwavering focus on sustainable growth across all areas of the business. Fraser’s leadership style reflects his belief in leading by example — he is equally comfortable in the boardroom or on-site, often donning high-vis gear to support his team with installations. As a proud advocate for Australian enterprise, Fraser is dedicated to ensuring Tuff Group’s ongoing contribution to local communities and councils. Under his direction, the company continues to seek innovative ways to enhance quality, service, and community impact. He is honoured to lead a passionate and highly skilled team in driving the company’s mission forward.

I am one of Australia's leading field of play designers, with deep expertise in the planning and delivery of sport and recreation facilities across Australia and internationally. As CEO of SPORTENG, I lead a team of specialists in the design and construction of sports surfaces and facilities. Our project portfolio spans athletics tracks, elite natural turf fields for football codes and cricket, tennis and netball courts, synthetic surfaces for soccer and hockey, lawn bowls, and emerging sports including pickleball and padel. With over 20 years experience, I have delivered major stadia, elite venues, and community facilities for clients ranging from local government and sporting organisations to educational institutions and grassroots clubs. My technical foundation combines specialist engineering knowledge with a detailed understanding of athlete performance requirements and venue operations.

Erik is a Senior Manager of HG Turf Group and a respected leader in the sports turf and stadium infrastructure industry nationally and internationally. With extensive experience delivering elite playing surfaces for major stadiums, international sporting events, and high-performance venues, Erik specialises in turf innovation, hybrid surface technology, and large-scale sports field construction. Passionate about advancing the future of sports surfaces, he works closely with stadium operators, sporting organisations, and project partners to deliver world-class outcomes that enhance surface performance for all stakeholders.