General News
13 November, 2026
Meat tray king
AUSTRALIA’S luckiest meat tray raffle winner Stuart Walker has won his 100th prize of the year in Cairns – at the Edge Hill Cairns Bowls Club.
The Victorian paramedic stunned regulars at the bowls club on Thursday night last week by spending $50 to win a $60 meat tray.
One patron instantly recognised Mr Walker – dubbed ‘Sir Loin’ – from his appearance on A Current Affair earlier in the week when his obsession with meat trays was featured.
Mr Walker admitted to members and guests he was the famous protein prize winner, pulled up a stool at the bar, bought a beer and casually spent $50 on tickets sold by Cairns Stingrays Swimming Club members.
It wasn’t long before his number came out and he proudly claimed the prize. There was just one meat raffle that night, as well as a bar voucher.
“A friend challenged me to win 106 in 2026 and I will probably get there,” the 50-year-old family man said.
“I won 80 last year and have won 250 over the last four to five years.”
Mr Walker said he chose the bowls club after doing a Google search last Thursday.
On Friday last week he was setting his sights on Trinity Beach Sports Club or the tavern as he is staying in the seaside suburb with his 104-year-old grandfather.
But he had no luck on reaching 101 or more.
Mr Walker said his obsession started at his local pub, the Somerville Hotel, a few years ago and he hasn’t stopped.
“Yes, I’m addicted to meat raffles,” he said.
“If it’s for a charity, I will spend $50, but otherwise $20 to $30,” he said.
His family caravan holidays are planned on the nearest meat raffle venue to the overnight stop.
While his freezers are full of meat, he also gives away some of his prizes to family, friends, neighbours and people in need.
A possible Guinness Book of Records entry remains uncertain. Mr Walker said he could not find an existing meat-raffle record.
Bowls club manager Lawrence Green said the club was pleased Mr Walker chose the venue to try to win his 100th tray of the year.
“He’s never been here before and it was a bit strange. It’s an interesting story and we’re quite chuffed that he supported the swimming club and won a prize,” he said.
“We are now trying to organise a ‘meat-off’ involving Star FM with another successful meat tray winner, Rachel Lamb or ‘Lady Lamb’, of Yorkeys Knob.
“She comes here often and is always winning meat trays.”
Mr Walker said he planned to return to the Far North in late December.
