- Long-time Cowboys presenter and NRL announcer steps back
A long-time NRL ground announcer who has worked some of the sport’s biggest stages has admitted to sending explicit messages to women as multiple allegations of harassment spanning years emerge.
Glenn ‘Minty’ Mintern, a Queensland-based media personality best known for his role as a game day announcer at elite rugby league events, is facing claims he sent unsolicited sexual messages and images to several women over an extended period.
Mintern has been a prominent figure at NRL fixtures for decades, including roles at State of Origin matches and NRL and NRLW grand finals, as well as serving as a long-time presenter for the North Queensland Cowboys.
The allegations centre on claims from multiple women who say they received vulgar messages and explicit images without consent, with some describing the behaviour as persistent over time.
Responding to detailed questions, Mintern acknowledged elements of the claims and did not dispute key aspects.
‘In brief I can advise that many of the questions you have sent are factual and without denial,’ he told News Corp.
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‘I would also highlight that many (intimate images) were requested of me for mutual benefit.’
Mintern said he accepted responsibility for the impact of his actions.
‘I would like to clearly state that at all times in my public role I believe I acted professionally and with absolute belief and desire to further the businesses and charities I supported to make our city and region a better place.
‘Unfortunately my private life was far from that with my demons a constant part of my existence without that being confronted and dealt with.’
The veteran announcer’s career spans more than three decades in radio and live event hosting, including a stint with Townsville station 4TOFM, later rebranded to Triple M, before launching his own business, GM Media, in 2020.
He has also held high-profile roles across sport beyond rugby league, including hosting duties with WNBL side Townsville Fire, and was appointed as an Independent Director on the board of the North Queensland Sports Foundation in 2025.
The foundation publicly welcomed his appointment at the time, citing his production and marketing background. His name has since been removed from the organisation’s website.
Queensland Police confirmed a complaint of cyber harassment was made in July 2025 in relation to an alleged incident on May 21, 2025.
Police said the complainant did not provide a formal statement, and the matter was subsequently withdrawn.
‘As a result, the complaint was withdrawn so we are unable to comment further for privacy and confidentiality reasons,’ a spokesperson said.
Mintern has since deactivated his professional social media and LinkedIn accounts as the allegations have come to light.
