Former Rugby League Champion and genuine State of Origin Legend, Chris "Choppy" Close has been the Patron of TAC-Q since 1999.

Choppy epitomises Rugby League in Queensland and received Man of the Match in 1980 and 1981 State of Origin. He then went onto managing the Qld State of Origin Team until his departure in 2005. He can now be seen serving behind the bar of his Rockhampton Hotel.

Scott Sattler has been the Co-Patron of TAC-Q since late 2005 and is a commentator for Foxsports, Gold Fm Morning Crew and 2GB Rugby League Continuous Call team. Prior to that he was the Football Manager for the Gold Coast Titans NRL Team.

At the age of 31, Scott became the second oldest rookie to don the Maroon jersey behind Arthur Beetson in the game's history when he was selected for the 2003 Queensland State of Origin team. His name and the 2003 NRL grand final will be forever etched in the memory of league fans with his most spectacular tackle that won the game.