By Seagulls Media

BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls are pleased to announce the signing of Papua New Guinea internationals Rahdly Brawa and Edene Gebbie.

Both players have recently been involved in tests for the Kumuls side against the England Knights and the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII.

Brawa (27-years-old) is a highly respected member of the PNG Hunters side and was named the club’s Players’ Player of the Year at their 2018 awards night.

The lock forward is a strong leader on and off the field, and plays with a high level of toughness and determination. Brawa gets through a mountain of work in the middle, averaging 115 run metres and 37 tackles per game.

Excitement machine Gebbie (23-years-old) made a lot of noise in his debut season in the Intrust Super Cup and collected the Hunters’ Rookie of the Year award for his efforts.

The fullback/winger is electric with the ball in hand, scoring 10 tries on the season and averaging 126 run metres per game.

Seagulls CEO Hanan Laban believes the Kumuls’ pair will make a big contribution to the Club in 2019.

“We are very excited to bring two high quality players in Rahdly and Edene to the Seagulls – both have proven records in the Intrust Super Cup and are test players for their country.

In Rahdly, you have a player who plays above his weight, and with plenty of heart every week. He is tenacious in attack and defence, and we believe he will bring a lot of positive energy to our side.

Edene is one of the best athletes in the competition who possesses speed and lethal finishing ability. He has the potential to take his game to another level at Wynnum Manly.

It is a great opportunity for both Rahdly and Edene to come to Australia to further their careers. We look forward to working with both players and helping them achieve their dreams in rugby league.”

By Seagulls Media

BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls have confirmed the re-signings of the bulk of the 2018 In Safe Hands Cup BRL A-Grade Premiership side.

Grand final winning try scorer, Matthew Milson, headlines the re-signing spree by the Seagulls after making his Intrust Super Cup debut in 2018.

The electric fullback joined the Seagulls Colts side in 2017 and has developed strongly under the tutelage of lower grade coaches Ron Troutman and Joe O’Callaghan.

Power running hooker Kalolo Saitaua has re-signed and will be looking to build on his six games in the top grade in 2018 with a big preseason.

The Seagulls have also locked away the re-signing of BRL championship players: Harlan Collins, Braden Collins, Adrian Elder, Semisi Ahoafi, Bradley Mana, Mitch McMillan and Jacob Paulo. John Te Reo, Corey Davis and Kelly Tate have also agreed to terms with the Red and Green.

Seagulls CEO Hanan Laban says the BRL is an important pathway for rugby league players.

“The standard of Intrust Super Cup football has taken a big jump over the last few years, which makes the pathways within your club all the more important.

We are proud at Wynnum Manly to have clear structures in place which allow players to transition from junior grades into senior football through the BRL.

This grade is an opportunity for aspiring NRL and Intrust Super Cup players to play against men in a competitive environment and prepare them for the rigours of elite level football.”

Passionate club man Jacob Paulo is proud to suit up again for the Red and Green in 2019.

“I hope to help deliver results both on and off the field for the community and our supporters.

The Seagulls are a club heading on the up and I am excited to be a part of the journey with the boys in 2019. Lesssgoo!”

By Seagulls Media

BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls confirm the signings of Salesi Funaki, Moses Pangai and Matt Groat.

Funaki and Pangai join from the Brisbane Broncos NRL squad and Groat signs from the Easts Tigers.

All three players bring great size and power to the Seagulls squad.

Edge/middle forward Funaki stands at 182cm and weighs 112kgs, centre Pangai is 191cm and 109kgs, and prop forward Groat is a colossal 190cm and 112 kgs.

Funaki (23-years-old) has been a regular for the Seagulls as a Broncos affiliate player and is looking to continue his pursuit of the NRL dream at BMD Kougari Oval.

Pangai (26-years-old), older brother of Broncos star Tevita Pangai Jr, was the Intrust Super Cup centre of the year in 2016 and will provide extra strike out wide next season.

Former Wests Tigers player Groat (26-years-old) had an injury hampered season in 2018 but is looking to return to his damaging best.

Seagulls CEO Hanan Laban said the trio are strong additions to the club.

“All three players are good men who are coming to work hard and help our football side be successful next season.

They are impressive athletes with great size, which is an asset in the modern game, and we are fortunate to have them at Wynnum Manly.”

By Seagulls Media

BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls are pleased to confirm that Sam Scarlett has signed with the club, for two years, through to the end of the 2020 season.

Scarlett joins the Seagulls from the Brisbane Broncos, where he has spent the last three seasons, playing 59 Intrust Super Cup matches for Broncos’ affiliate Souths Logan Magpies.

The 24-year-old half from Darren Lockyer’s home town of Wandoan, played NYC at the Penrith Panthers before linking up with the Broncos in 2016.

Scarlett has been one of the leading halves in the Intrust Super Cup and has demonstrated his ability both take the line on himself and create with the football.

The playmaker scored 10 tries and made 13 line breaks, as well as generating 10 try assists and 14 line break assists in 2018.

Seagulls Head Coach Adam Brideson said Scarlett is an important signing for the club.

“Sam is a proven player in the Intrust Super Cup who provides us with a high quality half for next season.

The retirement of Michael Dobson made it important that we recruit a half and we are excited to bring Sam to BMD Kougari Oval.

He is a leader and a competitor, and I look forward to him joining our club.”