Category: Game Preview

Seagulls Aim To Get Back On The Winner’s List

This weekend the BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls make the trip up north to Sarina for ‘Activate Queensland’ Country Week.

With games played rurally across the competition, including Thursday Island, the Seagulls will be hoping for a repeat of their last trip to the Mackay region where they beat the Cutters 28-10 in torrential rain.

Both sides will be gunning for a victory after suffering upset losses last weekend, with the Seagulls going down to Pride and the Cutters losing to the Jets.

The Gulls in particular are hoping to maintain their momentum as they head into the finals, knowing that when their best football is played, they belong in the top few teams in the competition.

For the Cutters, a win could see them jump into the top 8 in a jam-packed middle section of the ladder.

The Seagulls are boosted by the return of Max Plath at five-eighth, while James Robinson moves into the starting side and Caius Faatili retains his spot in the 17 after debuting last week in Innisfail.

HOSTPLUS CUP

Round: 16
Kick off: 6:30pm
Date: Saturday 23 July
Location: Ray Edwards Oval, Sarina
Broadcast: 6:30pm Qplus

Team:
1. Ben Farr
2. Sione Hopoate
3. Mathew Lyons
4. Falakiko Manu
5. Dredin Sorensen
6. Max Plath
7. Sam Scarlett (c)
8. Aaron Rockley
9. Tristan Hope
10. Max Elliott
11. Matiu Love-Henry
12. James Robinson
13. Luke Gale
14. Kalolo Saitaua
15. Harrison Graham
16. Caius Faatili
17. Epel Kapinias
18. Nofoasa Malutoa

Coach: Adam Brideson

Seagulls set to take on the Falcons!

After a few weeks off due to Covid, the Gulls are set to get their season back underway at home next week! The last time we took the field was Country week on July 17 and it’s been over two months since we played in front of the Chook Pen at BMD Kougari Oval. Players, coaches and staff are excited about the chance to reconnect with the community!

The club takes on the Sunshine Coast Falcons in both major QRL Competitions, Intrust Super Cup and Hastings Deering Colts, on Saturday August 28.

Intrust Super Cup kicks off at 2.10pm, with the Hastings Deering Colts playing a curtain raiser at 12.10pm. The Intrust Super Cup game will also be available to watch LIVE and FREE on Kayo Freebies.

For your chance to kick a goal in front of the Chook Pen and win $500 worth of Qoin at the Falcons games, enter the ‘Kick for Qoin’ competition here: https://qoin18929.ac-page.com/wynnum-manly

On the day, the club will also be raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Charity. There will be both card and cash donation options available, with RMHCSEQ Silly Socks & Brisbane Broncos Footies up for grabs for those who donate – every dollar raised makes a real difference.

All money raised on the day will go towards providing a home away from home for seriously ill children and their families, to learn more head to https://www.rmhc.org.au/our-chapters/rmhc-south-east-qld.

Updated competition schedules will also see us play at home on September 5th, when we take on Norths Devils!

Round 13 Match Up: Taia v Riki

By Seagulls Media

Zeb Taia and Preston Riki are at opposite ends of their rugby league journeys, but their impact on the field for their respective sides can not be underestimated.

On one side you have the man who brings a wealth of experience under his belt, playing in both the NRL and UK Super League, winning the 2019 and 2020 championships with St Helens.

On the other is a young 21 year old debuting in the Intrust Super Cup in 2021, with his career just beginning.

Taia has formed a powerful combination with Seagulls halfback, Sam Scarlett and his strong average running meters has made the Cook Islander a dangerous weapon on the right edge.

Riki has scored four tries, holds a 94.7% tackle efficiency and has been a consistent performer for the Redcliffe Dolphins in his first Intrust Super Cup season.

Taia has the big runs, Riki the consistency and reliability. Round 13 will see these two men play a key role in Round 13 XXXX Rivalry Round at Dolphin Stadium this Saturday night.

Round 9: Game Day Information

Round 9 Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Mackay Cutters – Game Day Information

Round 9 of the Intrust Super Cup sees the Seagulls back at BMD Kougari Oval to take on the Mackay Cutters.

The team are looking forward to another huge game in front of a Wynnum crowd and enthusiastic Chook Pen after a great start to the 2021 Season.

Fans please note that the game time has been moved forward to 3:00pm this weekend.

GAME DAY INFORMATION

Saturday 5 June @ BMD Kougari Oval
GATES OPEN 11.30am, CHOOK PEN OPEN 11:30am
Audio Stream available via Wynnum Manly Seagulls Facebook from 2:50pm

The Intrust Super Cup team will face off in Round 9 against Mackay Cutter 3.000pm at BMD Kougari Oval, with the Hasting Deering Colts kicking off at 12:40pm against the Cutters.

KEY TIMES
12:45 pm Hasting Deering Colts v Mackay Cutters
3:00 pm Intrust Super Cup v Mackay Cutters

PARKING
Parking is limited at Wynnum Manly Leagues Club due to on-going renovations. We encourage people to catch a 13CABS to the game.

TICKETS
Tickets are available to be pre-purchased online at this link. Tickets are also available on the gate from $10 GA and $5 concession. Kids under 15 are free.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Chook Pen will be operating from 11:30 am. Food will be available for purchase from the Seagulls canteen. No smoking permitted within the ground.

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COVID – SAFETY REMINDER
– Please stay at home if you are unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath.
– If you become unwell during the event please see security or event officials
– Spectators please follow requirements set by Queensland Health.