Uncategorized 1984 Could not have done it better myself – Throwback Thursday History Article By Wynnum Manly Seagulls / October 19, 2017 By Paul Comber “I couldn’t have done it better. He was my man of the match.” So said former Test fullback Read More WMS News 2017 Wynnum Manly Seagulls Awards Night By Wynnum Manly Seagulls / October 13, 2017 By Lee Reilly Wynnum Manly Seagulls utility Jayden Berrell joined an illustrious list of former greats when he took out the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club Read More History 1984 U18’s Premiership Winners – Throwback Thursday History Article By Wynnum Manly Seagulls / October 11, 2017 By Paul Comber Wynnum-Manly under 18s, finished too strong for Brothers to take the Pacific Land rugby league trophy in the Read More History 1975 Match Box Covers – Throwback Thursday History Article By Wynnum Manly Seagulls / October 5, 2017 REDHEAD MATCHBOX COVERS By Paul Comber Local Brisbane Rugby League in 1975 had one of their greatest promotions with the distribution of Read More WMS News Seagulls sign NRL centre Matthew Allwood By Wynnum Manly Seagulls / September 22, 2017 by Seagulls Media The BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls have signed New Zealand Warriors’ centre Matthew Allwood until the end of 2019. Allwood, Read More WMS News Michael Dobson signs two-year deal with Wynnum Manly By Wynnum Manly Seagulls / September 1, 2017 by Seagulls Media The BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls are today pleased to announce the signing of Salford Red Devils half-back Michael Read More Optus Insider Optus Insider | Hayden Crowley By Wynnum Manly Seagulls / August 26, 2017 By Lee Reilly The season starts again for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls when they take on the Valleys Diehards at BMD Read More Optus Insider OPTUS INSIDER | Jeriah Goodrich By Wynnum Manly Seagulls / August 23, 2017 By Lee Reilly Being in and out of games and not putting in full 80 minute performances has been a struggle Read More Match Report MATCH REPORT | Win v Gulls secures PNG silverware By Wynnum Manly Seagulls / August 21, 2017 By Levington Melvin Levongo The PNG Hunters secured the 2017 Intrust Super Cup minor premiership after defeating Wynnum Manly Seagulls 28-22 Read More Match Report MATCH REPORT | Seagulls fall to Bears in final home game By Wynnum Manly Seagulls / August 6, 2017 By Lee Reilly The Burleigh Bears have outclassed the BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls 38-22 this Sunday, putting on 7 tries to Read More 1984 Could not have done it better myself – Throwback Thursday History Article By Paul Comber “I couldn’t have done it better. He was my man of the match.” So said former Test fullback Colin Scott of Brian Walsh’s performance in Wynnum-Manly’s 42-8 demolition of Souths in yesterday’s Winfield Cup grand final. Scott was unavailable for the final because of a three match suspension and Walsh, because of his inexperience as a fullback, was regarded as a risk in the Seagulls’ line-up. But the versatile little veteran did everything asked of him and more as the Seagulls made their claim to being one of Brisbane’s best post-War teams. He won the TVO man of the match award for the second time in successive grand finals. In 1982 he won the television award for his skilful performance at five-eighth in the Seagulls’ first Premiership win, again over Souths. Coach Des Morris was elated with the team performance yesterday, but singled out Walsh far special praise. “He excelled himself,” Morris said. Walsh himself was typically modest. “I think Scotty could have made more of a couple of opportunities to come into the backline;” be said. Now 30, Walsh will leave a decision on next year until Christmas. “I’ll know by then if I am ready for the hard grind of training in the January heat,” he said. Another Wynnum stalwart Wayne Bullock announced his retirement after the match. Bullock, 30, said after eight seasons with Wynnum it was time to call it quits. He joined Wynnum from Coilinsville in 1976 and the only other club he has played with since is Bradford Northern in England. A skilful ball player he replaced Mal Green for the last 10 minutes of yesterday’s game. Compliments of the Wynnum Herald 1984 2017 Wynnum Manly Seagulls Awards Night By Lee Reilly Wynnum Manly Seagulls utility Jayden Berrell joined an illustrious list of former greats when he took out the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club – ISC Player of the Year award at the Seagulls Awards night. The former Junior Kangaroo, who was unable to attend the evening was a constant performer and worthy winner of the award in a side that struggled with injuries throughout 2017. The night also was a chance for the Seagulls to bid farewell to outgoing club great Matt Seamark who brought up his 200th ISC match during the season. Seamark who announced his retirement on the night, has been selected for Wales for the upcoming World Cup was a member of the Baysider’s back to back Intrust Super Cup Premiership sides in 2011 and 2012 and is also the highest goal scorer in ISC history. Other highlights from the evening included Seagulls stalwart John Te Reo being recognised for reaching his 200 ISC match in 2017 and Fullback Daniel Ogden scored try 136 to become the all-time leading Try scorer in ISC history. Wynnum Manly Seagulls Chairman Rick Green was honoured with Life Membership of the club and former Maroons and Kangaroos representative Chris McKenna was farewelled on the evening for his tireless work over the last 7 years as Academy and Development Officer. Award Winners Wynnum Manly Leagues Club ISC Player of the Year – Jayden Berrell BMD Player’s Player – Mitch Cronin OPTUS BRL Player of the Year – Adam Tuimave Gerard BRL Player’s Player – Mitch Moore FOGS COLTS Player of the Year – Mitipere Tuatai FOGS COLTS Player’s Player – Mitipere Tuatai Anthony Schweitzer Memorial Shield – Fan’s Favourite: Peter Gubb Australia Trade Industry College – Mal Meninga Cup Awards MM Best Back: Jack Callow MM Best Forward: Brock Richardson MM Player of the Year: Brock Richardson Wynnum Manly Old Boys Award – Aaron Booth Trevor Niebling Memorial Trophy – Best Junior to Senior: Jack Goodsell Arch Geary Club Person of the Year – Boyd Meehan 1984 U18’s Premiership Winners – Throwback Thursday History Article By Paul Comber Wynnum-Manly under 18s, finished too strong for Brothers to take the Pacific Land rugby league trophy in the grand final at Lang Park on Saturday. Two converted tries in the second half gave the Seagulls an easy 24-10 win. Brothers opened the scoring in the first three minutes of the match, it came after a bomb. This was followed by a penalty goal by Peter Sinclair to make the score 4-2. Seagulls’ first try was scored in the 25th minute after five-eighth Peter Sinclair cleverly switched play 10 metres out. Sinclair passed the ball to Craig Adams who powered his way past four Brothers’ players to score. The half-time score was 8-4 in favour of the Gulls. Wynnum-Manly were the first to put points on the board in the second half. The points came after second rower Steve Taylor opened up Brothers’ defence 30 metres out. Taylor passed to Lance Belford who scored in the corner. Brothers gave their supporters a glimmer of hope when they surged hack with a try under the posts. They converted the try to make the score 12-10. That try secured to be the signal for Seagulls to move into top gear. Seagulls scored two quick tries in the 62nd and 66th minutes. The first was scored by Peter Sinclair from about 12 metres out and the second by fullback Darren Scott after good lead-up work by centre Mark Jones. The win topped off a good season for Seagulls’ coach Graham Smith. Seagulls’ under 18’s won the minor premiership, the special pre-season competition as well as the Chairman’s Trophy and premiership. It’s not over yet for the under 18’s. They will play a curtain raiser at Lang Park on Sunday. Wynnum-Manly will play the Police Academy at 10.30am. The Police Academy side were winners of the Sub-district under 18 competition. Members of the team are: Darren Whipps (fullback), Craig Gavin (winger), Greg Street and Mark Jones (centres), Lance Belford (winger), Peter Sinclair (five-eighth), Rory Ruhanan (halfback), Peter Jones (lock), Andrew Tessman and Steve Taylor (second row), Craig Adams (prop), Darren Petrie (hooker) and Greg Burke (prop). Reserves: Noel Tierney, Jason Lloyd, Chad Giles, Joe Schweitzer, Steve Smith, Ivan Harshorn, Paul Lineburg, Shaun Winter, Ross Daley and Steve Haigh. Graham Smith said he was more than happy with the under 18’s performance during the season. He said he would be the under 18 coach again next season. “There is a strong under 17 side coming up,” Graham said. Those who played in the under 18s this year will not be eligible again next season,” he said. Peter Sinclair (captain) and Peter Jones (vice-captain) spoke highly of the under 18 players. They said the players did everything asked of them when called upon. “The team hated losing,” Peter Sinclair said. “Valleys were always a hard side because they played a similar style to us,” he said. Both are looking forward to playing, with Wynnum-Manly teams next season. The team comprises Wynnum-Manly. Redlands and Cannon Hill youngsters.” Peter Jones said. “Most of us are happy to remain in the district to boost Seagulls’ ranks,” he said. Article compliments of The Wynnum Herald 1984 1975 Match Box Covers – Throwback Thursday History Article REDHEAD MATCHBOX COVERS By Paul Comber Local Brisbane Rugby League in 1975 had one of their greatest promotions with the distribution of 20 million matchboxes across the state of Queensland. The matchboxes showed the top BRL players of 1975, club insignias plus all the relevant details. They were a product of Australian Match Manufacturing and were a unique project in Queensland for the first time a sport had been projected in mass distribution through matchbox cover designs. This huge commercial project had an amusing origin. Frank Train, a well-known Rugby League identity of that time was chopping down a tree on his property, when he remarked to Australian Match Manufacturing Chief Mr. John Christensen that the wood would be right for matchsticks. Mr. Christensen replied that it was the wrong type of timber. However the session was not to be wasted one, for Frank suggested that the matchboxes could be a help in boosting Rugby League – and John agreed. John got in touch with BRL Management Committee Chairman, Mr. Arthur Sparks who thought it was a fine idea. There were 42 matchboxes in the set represented by 8 Club Insignias, 32 Players (4 each club), the Kirks Cup and BRL emblems. The five Wynnum Manly matches were Gary Seaton, Bob Clapham, Neil Kingston, Peter Inskip and the Club Insignia. Article compliments of the Rugby League News 1975 Seagulls sign NRL centre Matthew Allwood by Seagulls Media The BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls have signed New Zealand Warriors’ centre Matthew Allwood until the end of 2019. Allwood, 24, comes to the club with NRL experience at centre and wing, and will bolster the outside backs ranks at the Seagulls. Allwood made his NRL debut at age 21 for the Canberra Raiders and played 11 NRL games in his debut season. He then moved to the New Zealand Warriors on a three-year contract where he played 6 NRL games. The Scone product has starred in the Intrust Super Premiership for the Warriors and represented the NSW Residents in 2016 and 2017. Seagulls’ CEO Hanan Laban said Allwood was a player they coveted in the off-season. “(Allwood) is an NRL experienced player who is still quite young and we ranked him as was one of the best available outside backs. He has been one of the dominant centres in the Intrust Super Premiership and we are thrilled to see him wear the Red and Green for the next two seasons.” Allwood’s speed and toughness are traits that have Seagulls’ coach Adam Brideson excited about his new recruit. “He has come from an NRL system where he has displayed strong work ethic and ability. He comes highly recommended as a competitive player that will give us some strike out wide. I am looking forward to working with (Allwood) and I am sure he will fit in well with our playing group.” Allwood’s Playing History Canberra Raiders NRL 2014 New Zealand Warriors NRL 2015-17 NSW ISP Residents Team 2016-17 Load More
1984 Could not have done it better myself – Throwback Thursday History Article By Paul Comber “I couldn’t have done it better. He was my man of the match.” So said former Test fullback Colin Scott of Brian Walsh’s performance in Wynnum-Manly’s 42-8 demolition of Souths in yesterday’s Winfield Cup grand final. Scott was unavailable for the final because of a three match suspension and Walsh, because of his inexperience as a fullback, was regarded as a risk in the Seagulls’ line-up. But the versatile little veteran did everything asked of him and more as the Seagulls made their claim to being one of Brisbane’s best post-War teams. He won the TVO man of the match award for the second time in successive grand finals. In 1982 he won the television award for his skilful performance at five-eighth in the Seagulls’ first Premiership win, again over Souths. Coach Des Morris was elated with the team performance yesterday, but singled out Walsh far special praise. “He excelled himself,” Morris said. Walsh himself was typically modest. “I think Scotty could have made more of a couple of opportunities to come into the backline;” be said. Now 30, Walsh will leave a decision on next year until Christmas. “I’ll know by then if I am ready for the hard grind of training in the January heat,” he said. Another Wynnum stalwart Wayne Bullock announced his retirement after the match. Bullock, 30, said after eight seasons with Wynnum it was time to call it quits. He joined Wynnum from Coilinsville in 1976 and the only other club he has played with since is Bradford Northern in England. A skilful ball player he replaced Mal Green for the last 10 minutes of yesterday’s game. Compliments of the Wynnum Herald 1984
2017 Wynnum Manly Seagulls Awards Night By Lee Reilly Wynnum Manly Seagulls utility Jayden Berrell joined an illustrious list of former greats when he took out the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club – ISC Player of the Year award at the Seagulls Awards night. The former Junior Kangaroo, who was unable to attend the evening was a constant performer and worthy winner of the award in a side that struggled with injuries throughout 2017. The night also was a chance for the Seagulls to bid farewell to outgoing club great Matt Seamark who brought up his 200th ISC match during the season. Seamark who announced his retirement on the night, has been selected for Wales for the upcoming World Cup was a member of the Baysider’s back to back Intrust Super Cup Premiership sides in 2011 and 2012 and is also the highest goal scorer in ISC history. Other highlights from the evening included Seagulls stalwart John Te Reo being recognised for reaching his 200 ISC match in 2017 and Fullback Daniel Ogden scored try 136 to become the all-time leading Try scorer in ISC history. Wynnum Manly Seagulls Chairman Rick Green was honoured with Life Membership of the club and former Maroons and Kangaroos representative Chris McKenna was farewelled on the evening for his tireless work over the last 7 years as Academy and Development Officer. Award Winners Wynnum Manly Leagues Club ISC Player of the Year – Jayden Berrell BMD Player’s Player – Mitch Cronin OPTUS BRL Player of the Year – Adam Tuimave Gerard BRL Player’s Player – Mitch Moore FOGS COLTS Player of the Year – Mitipere Tuatai FOGS COLTS Player’s Player – Mitipere Tuatai Anthony Schweitzer Memorial Shield – Fan’s Favourite: Peter Gubb Australia Trade Industry College – Mal Meninga Cup Awards MM Best Back: Jack Callow MM Best Forward: Brock Richardson MM Player of the Year: Brock Richardson Wynnum Manly Old Boys Award – Aaron Booth Trevor Niebling Memorial Trophy – Best Junior to Senior: Jack Goodsell Arch Geary Club Person of the Year – Boyd Meehan
1984 U18’s Premiership Winners – Throwback Thursday History Article By Paul Comber Wynnum-Manly under 18s, finished too strong for Brothers to take the Pacific Land rugby league trophy in the grand final at Lang Park on Saturday. Two converted tries in the second half gave the Seagulls an easy 24-10 win. Brothers opened the scoring in the first three minutes of the match, it came after a bomb. This was followed by a penalty goal by Peter Sinclair to make the score 4-2. Seagulls’ first try was scored in the 25th minute after five-eighth Peter Sinclair cleverly switched play 10 metres out. Sinclair passed the ball to Craig Adams who powered his way past four Brothers’ players to score. The half-time score was 8-4 in favour of the Gulls. Wynnum-Manly were the first to put points on the board in the second half. The points came after second rower Steve Taylor opened up Brothers’ defence 30 metres out. Taylor passed to Lance Belford who scored in the corner. Brothers gave their supporters a glimmer of hope when they surged hack with a try under the posts. They converted the try to make the score 12-10. That try secured to be the signal for Seagulls to move into top gear. Seagulls scored two quick tries in the 62nd and 66th minutes. The first was scored by Peter Sinclair from about 12 metres out and the second by fullback Darren Scott after good lead-up work by centre Mark Jones. The win topped off a good season for Seagulls’ coach Graham Smith. Seagulls’ under 18’s won the minor premiership, the special pre-season competition as well as the Chairman’s Trophy and premiership. It’s not over yet for the under 18’s. They will play a curtain raiser at Lang Park on Sunday. Wynnum-Manly will play the Police Academy at 10.30am. The Police Academy side were winners of the Sub-district under 18 competition. Members of the team are: Darren Whipps (fullback), Craig Gavin (winger), Greg Street and Mark Jones (centres), Lance Belford (winger), Peter Sinclair (five-eighth), Rory Ruhanan (halfback), Peter Jones (lock), Andrew Tessman and Steve Taylor (second row), Craig Adams (prop), Darren Petrie (hooker) and Greg Burke (prop). Reserves: Noel Tierney, Jason Lloyd, Chad Giles, Joe Schweitzer, Steve Smith, Ivan Harshorn, Paul Lineburg, Shaun Winter, Ross Daley and Steve Haigh. Graham Smith said he was more than happy with the under 18’s performance during the season. He said he would be the under 18 coach again next season. “There is a strong under 17 side coming up,” Graham said. Those who played in the under 18s this year will not be eligible again next season,” he said. Peter Sinclair (captain) and Peter Jones (vice-captain) spoke highly of the under 18 players. They said the players did everything asked of them when called upon. “The team hated losing,” Peter Sinclair said. “Valleys were always a hard side because they played a similar style to us,” he said. Both are looking forward to playing, with Wynnum-Manly teams next season. The team comprises Wynnum-Manly. Redlands and Cannon Hill youngsters.” Peter Jones said. “Most of us are happy to remain in the district to boost Seagulls’ ranks,” he said. Article compliments of The Wynnum Herald 1984
1975 Match Box Covers – Throwback Thursday History Article REDHEAD MATCHBOX COVERS By Paul Comber Local Brisbane Rugby League in 1975 had one of their greatest promotions with the distribution of 20 million matchboxes across the state of Queensland. The matchboxes showed the top BRL players of 1975, club insignias plus all the relevant details. They were a product of Australian Match Manufacturing and were a unique project in Queensland for the first time a sport had been projected in mass distribution through matchbox cover designs. This huge commercial project had an amusing origin. Frank Train, a well-known Rugby League identity of that time was chopping down a tree on his property, when he remarked to Australian Match Manufacturing Chief Mr. John Christensen that the wood would be right for matchsticks. Mr. Christensen replied that it was the wrong type of timber. However the session was not to be wasted one, for Frank suggested that the matchboxes could be a help in boosting Rugby League – and John agreed. John got in touch with BRL Management Committee Chairman, Mr. Arthur Sparks who thought it was a fine idea. There were 42 matchboxes in the set represented by 8 Club Insignias, 32 Players (4 each club), the Kirks Cup and BRL emblems. The five Wynnum Manly matches were Gary Seaton, Bob Clapham, Neil Kingston, Peter Inskip and the Club Insignia. Article compliments of the Rugby League News 1975
Seagulls sign NRL centre Matthew Allwood by Seagulls Media The BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls have signed New Zealand Warriors’ centre Matthew Allwood until the end of 2019. Allwood, 24, comes to the club with NRL experience at centre and wing, and will bolster the outside backs ranks at the Seagulls. Allwood made his NRL debut at age 21 for the Canberra Raiders and played 11 NRL games in his debut season. He then moved to the New Zealand Warriors on a three-year contract where he played 6 NRL games. The Scone product has starred in the Intrust Super Premiership for the Warriors and represented the NSW Residents in 2016 and 2017. Seagulls’ CEO Hanan Laban said Allwood was a player they coveted in the off-season. “(Allwood) is an NRL experienced player who is still quite young and we ranked him as was one of the best available outside backs. He has been one of the dominant centres in the Intrust Super Premiership and we are thrilled to see him wear the Red and Green for the next two seasons.” Allwood’s speed and toughness are traits that have Seagulls’ coach Adam Brideson excited about his new recruit. “He has come from an NRL system where he has displayed strong work ethic and ability. He comes highly recommended as a competitive player that will give us some strike out wide. I am looking forward to working with (Allwood) and I am sure he will fit in well with our playing group.” Allwood’s Playing History Canberra Raiders NRL 2014 New Zealand Warriors NRL 2015-17 NSW ISP Residents Team 2016-17
