Veteran NRL Announcer Admits to Sending Explicit Messages Amid Harassment Claims
A long-serving NRL ground announcer, who has been a fixture at some of rugby league's most prestigious events, has confessed to dispatching explicit messages to women as multiple allegations of harassment spanning several years come to light. Glenn 'Minty' Mintern, a Queensland-based media personality renowned for his game day announcing roles at elite rugby league fixtures, is confronting accusations that he sent unsolicited sexual messages and images to numerous women over an extended period.
Allegations Spanning Decades of Career
Mintern has been a prominent figure at NRL matches for decades, including high-profile assignments at State of Origin clashes and NRL and NRLW grand finals. He also served as a long-time presenter for the North Queensland Cowboys. The allegations focus on claims from multiple women who report receiving vulgar messages and explicit images without their consent, with some describing the behaviour as persistent and ongoing over time.
In response to detailed inquiries, Mintern acknowledged elements of these 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 informed News Corp. He added, 'I would also highlight that many intimate images were requested of me for mutual benefit.'
Mintern Accepts Responsibility for Actions
Mintern stated that he accepts responsibility for the impact of his actions, drawing a distinction between his public and private conduct. '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,' he said. 'Unfortunately my private life was far from that with my demons a constant part of my existence without that being confronted and dealt with.'
Career Highlights and Recent Developments
The veteran announcer's career spans more than three decades in radio and live event hosting. This includes a stint with Townsville station 4TOFM, later rebranded to Triple M, before he launched his own business, GM Media, in 2020. Beyond rugby league, Mintern has held significant roles in other sports, such as 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. However, his name has since been removed from the organisation's website following the emergence of these allegations.
Police Involvement and Social Media Response
Queensland Police confirmed that a complaint of cyber harassment was made in July 2025 regarding an alleged incident on May 21, 2025. A police spokesperson explained, '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.'
In the wake of these allegations becoming public, Mintern has deactivated his professional social media and LinkedIn accounts. This move underscores the growing scrutiny and potential repercussions for his longstanding career in sports media and announcing.
