QLD Maroons welcomed the BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls to Sanctuary Cove last week in the lead up to State of Origin Game 3.

The opportunity arose with the Seagulls on a bye week, and our players were excited to be a part of it.

The session allowed QLD to run both attacking and defensive shapes at the Seagulls in order to prepare for a massive game on Wednesday night.

It was a timely boost for the Seagulls team that has hit a rough patch, and should provide inspiration for the run home to the finals.

Wynnum Manly were very grateful for the experience and wish the QLD team all the best for Game 3.

#Queenslander

We’re proud to announce a very special event to recognise one of our greatest years at Wynnum Manly.

Our 40-year, 1984 Premiership Reunion will be held on Sunday 25 August inside the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club.

This team consisted of names like Wally Lewis, Gene Miles, Colin Scott and Greg Dowling.

A true who’s who of rugby league greats in a team that has been touted as the best BRL team ever, and potentially the greatest club rugby league side put together.

We’ll have a chance to hear from these Wynnum Manly legends on stage as they recount stories from their Premiership year.

We’ll also have some priceless items up for auction, and raffles prizes to be won.

50% of the proceeds from the reunion event will be donated to CTE research in remembrance of another Wynnum Manly legend, Paul Green.

Following the reunion lunch, we’ll host a Wynnum vs Easts legends match, and then our Round 23 Hostplus Cup match against the Brisbane Tigers.

The winner of our final round Hostplus Cup match will be awarded the Paul Green Medal for the second year in a row.

This will be a fantastic event to celebrate our 1984 Premiership team and will be a great day for all Seagulls supporters.

If you can’t make it to the reunion lunch, get yourself to BMD Kougari for our legends match and Hostplus Cup match as we head into finals footy.

For tickets and more information, click here.

The Chemist Warehouse Kick For Cash promotion is back for 2024!

Our friends at Chemist Warehouse (Wynnum and Tingalpa stores) are offering you the chance to win upto $5,000 at our home game against the Townsville Blackhawks on Saturday 17 August!

We’ve run this promotion for a number of years now, and our supporters have walked away with some serious cash.

All you have to do to get yourself in the draw is spend $30 at Chemist Warehouse Wynnum or Tingalpa. When you’re at the checkout counter, mention ‘Kick For Cash’ to the attendant and they will enter you into the draw.

It’s as easy as that. Spend $30 for your chance to win $5,000.

One lucky winner will then get the opportunity to ‘Kick For Cash’ on Saturday 17 August. Kick 3 successful conversions from different positions on BMD Kougari Oval and you’ll walk away with $5,000!

Chemist Warehouse staff will also be present on the day and give away some goodies to our Seagulls supporters.

The fiercest rivalry in the Hostplus Cup competition resumes this Saturday afternoon at Redcliffe’s Kayo Stadium.

BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls will travel north to face the Redcliffe Dolphins in Round 15.

With both teams positioned in 3rd and 5th respectively, this promises to be a quality game of football between two teams with high hopes for the 2024 season.

The Seagulls are coming off a draw at home with the CQ Capras, while the Dolphins are fresh off the bye.

Both teams will want a win consolidate their position in the top half of the ladder.

Round 15 for the Seagulls is at Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe, on Saturday 22 June. Kickoff at 5pm.

We’re looking forward to the challenge, and to seeing plenty of red and green support at the game!

#UpTheGulls

Off the back of outstanding performances for their respective McDonalds Seagulls Academy teams, 6 Seagulls players have been named in the QLD U19 squads, released today.

Cameron Bukowski, Beni Allen and Harry Armstrong have been named in the QLD U19 Men’s squad.

While Destiny Mino-Sinapati, Mariah Brown and Caitlin Tanner have been named in the QLD U19 Women’s squad.

This is a great result for these players, and is just reward for their efforts during the 2024 season.

The Seagulls Harvey Norman U19 Women’s team had some mixed results, but Mariah and Caitlin stood out all year. Destiny was injured early in the BMD Premiership season, but her previous performances were enough to force her way into the squad.

Following the conclusion of the U19 season, Mariah and Caitlin stepped up into our BMD Premiership squad and earned their debuts immediately.

The Seagulls Mal Meninga Cup U19 team made the semi finals before they were beaten. After starting their season 0-3, they won 6 of their next 7 games.

Similar to the girls above, Harry and Beni stood out all season and have now been elevated into the Seagulls Hostplus Cup squad. While Cameron Bukowski, similar to Destiny Mino-Sinapati, spent most of the U19 season injured but his reputation and previous performances were enough to consolidate his spot in the QLD U19 squad. Cameron is also part of our Hostplus Cup squad for the remainder of the 2024 season.

Both QLD teams will face NSW on Thursday 20 June at Leichardt Oval in Sydney.

The BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls player pathway has proven fruitful once again with these representative selections, and we look forward to seeing how they all go next Thursday night representing QLD.

The Seagulls 2024 BMD Premiership season can be summed up in one word: injuries.

Before the season, the Seagulls were confidently hoping to avenge their 2023 Grand Final loss, and had assembled a fantastic squad that could get the job done.

The Round 1 team contained 10 NRLW-contracted players, including superstars Julia Robinson, Romy Teitzel and Shaylee Bent, and future stars Destiny Mino-Sinapati and Sienna Lofipo.

However, over the course of the 9 week season, coach Ron Troutman was forced to use 30 different players due to injuries of varying severity.

The good news is that multiple players from our Harvey Norman U19 squad were able to step up and make their debuts for our BMD Premiership team, such as Mariah Brown and Caitlin Tanner, which will only strengthen the squad for 2025.

The Seagulls continued to fight through their injuries and ended up being one win away from a finals berth. A result to be proud of despite the circumstances.

The coaching staff also uncovered a few gems in rugby union-converts Ellie Draper and Alana Elisaia, and touch football player Joanne Visser – all established in their respective sports, but having their first go at rugby league this season.

Wynnum Manly also had 4 women chosen for the QLD Origin One squad, and 4 women chosen in the QLD U19 emerging Origin squad.

Our girls will be back bigger and better in 2025, and look to return to finals football!

#UpTheGulls

The BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls are heading back to North Stradbroke Island for our annual Indigenous recognition match.

On Sunday 19 May, we’ll take on the Sunshine Coast Falcons at Ron Stark Oval, Dunwich and celebrate the contribution of the Indigenous people to the local Redlands region.

We are proudly supported by Deadly Choices, Redland City Council, Yulu Burri Ba and Sealink for the match, and each of our partners will be present on the day.

There will be plenty of junior games throughout the day and market stalls along the sideline. And then from 1:30pm we’ll have a traditional Welcome to Country and dance ceremony before some traditional games for the kids.

The main game kicks off at 3pm, and will be a battle of two high-flying Top 8 teams.

For anyone wanting to come over for the day, book your ferry tickets through Sealink and use the code HOSTPLUS2024 for 20% a return trip.

Join the Facebook event here.

NRL legend Bryan Fletcher and NRL commentator Anthony Maroon are coming to the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club on Friday May 17th!

The Seagulls are excited to host our Sports Lunch on the eve of Magic Round, with an afternoon of laughs guaranteed!

Hear Fletch’s infamous stories from his playing days, including how he tackled Russell Crowe in a pub, and be entertained by the man with golden tonsils, Anthony Maroon, who will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Whether you’re heading to Brisbane for Magic Round and would like to kick off the weekend early, or you just want to enjoy a great lunch and have a laugh, come and support the Wynnum Manly Seagulls on Friday May 17th at the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. We’ll also have some outstanding memorabilia up for grabs, with the profits being directed back into the Seagulls football program to support the next flock of juniors coming through.

Details for Friday 17th of May:
Wynnum Manly Leagues Club
11:45am arrival for a 12pm start
2 course meal and 3 hour drinks package
3pm finish (time to head into Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium)
$1500 for a table of 10 or $150 per person

You can purchase tickets by clicking this link.

Can’t wait to see you there!

For more info, contact tcosgrove@wynnumseagulls.com.au

 

Board Appointment Independent Director

The Wynnum Manly Seagulls are a Rugby League Football club based at Kougari Oval, in Brisbane’s bayside suburb of Manly West, which neighbours the suburb of Wynnum. Our catchment and presence extend to the surrounding regions of Redlands and Beenleigh; and is complimented by a formal association with the Queensland Rugby League and the Brisbane Broncos National Rugby League Football Club. We have a comprehensive; professional and high-profile football program competing at all levels including the top level QRL Host Plus Cup for men and the BMD Premiership for women.

Wynnum Manly Seagulls Rugby League Football Club (Wynnum Manly Seagulls) is seeking a Non-Executive Independent Director to join our Board. You must be an independent thinker, contributing constructively to our Board’s decision-making process and adding value to the board through your independence and experience. This role is initially for a two-year term, with extensions up to a maximum of 6 years.

The Role
The successful candidate will ideally have financial; legal; or marketing expertise – or other relevant skills that will complement the current board. As a member of the Board, you may also serve on committees and participate in key decision-making processes, without being involved in the day-to-day running of the football club operations. As an independent thinker, you’ll bring respectful and confident expression of views, contributing constructively to our Board’s decision-making process.

You must be able to assist the current Board and leadership team to successfully fulfil the objectives of our strategic plans. Previous experience with Sporting and/or Community based Not for Profit organisations would be highly regarded.

Qualifications, skills, and experiences
The ideal candidate will have previous board or senior leadership team level experience. You must be able to work in a collaborative environment that is committed to ensuring the ongoing success of Wynnum Manly Seagulls both on the sporting field and with our brand presence in the broader community.

Ideal attributes our Independent Director may include (but not limited to):

• Experience and demonstrated performance as a Board or Senior Leadership Team member of an organisation, or as a private business owner.
• Understanding and application of risk; governance; diversity and inclusion principals associated with a high-profile community based or sporting organisation.
• Marketing and / or financial acumen.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Able to obtain and maintain an ASIC Director Identification Number
• Participation in the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course.
• Abide by and endorse Wynnum Manly Seagulls organisational values of Greatness, United, Leadership, Loyalty, Selfless.

Please include all relevant skills and experience that you feel adequately demonstrates your suitability to contribute to the Board.

Meeting Commitments and Remuneration
The Wynnum Manly Seagulls Board convenes monthly and Board members may also serve on sub-committees as needed. The position is voluntary and as such no remuneration is applicable.

Please forward all enquiries to CEO Wayne Weekes (Wayne.Weekes@wynnumseagulls.com.au)

 

 

The Seagulls will have 5 teams competing in trial matches this weekend with Round 1 right around the corner.

Our BMD Premiership, Mal Meninga Cup, Cyril Connell Cup, Harvey Norman Women U19 and Harvey Norman Women U17 will all be on the field against Norths.

Our junior affiliate club, Redlands, will host all matches on Saturday afternoon. (226 Cleveland Redland Bay Rd)

This will be the second trial for our McDonalds Seagulls Academy juniors, and the first time our grand-finalist-BMD Premiership team will take the field in 2024.

Game schedule:
1:30pm – U17 Women
2:50pm – Cyril Connell Cup
4:10pm – U19 Women
5:30pm – Mal Meninga Cup
7pm – BMD Premiership

Round 1 for our junior teams will take place the following Saturday before our Hostplus Cup team take on the Brisbane Broncos at BMD Kougari Oval.