2023 BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls membership and merchandise are now on sale!

This season, Seagulls membership will get you:
Membership card
Voting rights at AGM
Seagulls hat
Seagulls stubby cooler
$5 Chook Pen voucher
Access to member’s only events and information, including opportunity to meet with players, club sponsors etc.
Free entry to 1 x Hostplus Cup game

All for the price of $50!

The new range of 2023 merchandise, now available here, has had an update from last season while maintaining the club colours of red and green, plus black as our away colour.

You can also find 2022 merchandise at discounted prices!

Get in quick to collect your new merch and wear it to our trial game against the Broncos on February 4! Merch orders can be shipped to you or picked up from the club

We look forward to seeing you all very soon!

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There are just under 3 weeks left until our mighty Seagulls take on the Brisbane Broncos at BMD Kougari Oval!

To get a glimpse into the 2023 seasons of the Broncos and Seagulls, get yourself a ticket to the game before they sell out! We had to close the gates in 2022 after hitting our capacity limit! 

Both the Broncos and Seagulls have had very exciting preseasons, with some major signings added to both rosters, leading to strong expectations for the season ahead.

On February 4 at BMD Kougari Oval, there will be activations, 2023 merchandise for both teams, food trucks, face painters, and of course, great food and drink options.

Our long term Principal Partner, BMD, is supporting this event and giving back to the Bayside community, as they have done for many years. 

Grandstand seating is open to the public this year on a first-come, first-served basis. While the Chook Pen will undoubtedly be bursting at the seams.

We encourage you to get into the ground early to avoid queueing out the front before kickoff.

4 February schedule:
12:30pm – Cyril Connell Challenge
2:15pm – Mal Meninga Cup
4pm – Seagulls vs Broncos

Come on down to BMD Kougari Oval on Saturday 4 February to see all the action! Tickets here.

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Do you want to join the Seagulls for an action-packed 2023 season full of rugby league games and live events?

In 2023, the BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls are looking forward to welcoming supporters to our Volunteer Club. Volunteers are the backbone of the sporting industry and are an integral part of our success here at the Seagulls.

This season, we are aiming to put a group of volunteers together who will rotate through games and events, so that no-one has to commit to every game if they don’t want to – you can volunteer when it suits you!

What you can expect to receive from volunteering for the Seagulls (min. 2 shifts):

• Experience in a professional sporting club
• Opportunity to give back to your local community
• 2 x Broncos GA tickets
• Club polo shirt
• Food and drink on your shift
• 10% off Seagulls merchandise

If you would like to be part of the Seagulls Volunteer Club in 2023, please contact us at admin@wynnumseagulls.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Queensland Rugby League have recently announced the 2023 season draw for all competitions.

Rugby league fans across QLD have eagerly waited to see who their team will play at home and away, none more so than our passionate BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls supporters.

February 18 will see the commencement of the Harvey Norman U19s, Mal Meninga Cup U18s and Cyril Connell Challenge U16s competitions. These will each run for a 7 week season followed by a semi final and grand final.

Hostplus Cup and BMD Premiership will kick off on March 11, with the Seagulls hosting Round 1 at BMD Kougari Oval against Mackay Cutters in both competitions.

Hastings Deering Colts will commence on April 22, round 6 of Hostplus Cup and BMD Premiership, in a home game against the Northern Pride.

Both Hostplus Cup and Hastings Deering Colts finish their regular seasons on the weekend of 19-20 August, with special rounds throughout the year including Rivalry Round, Anzac Round, Indigenous Round, Country Week and Turn To Me Round.

Given the addition of the Western Clydesdales to the Hostplus Cup competition, the season has been extended to 22 rounds. This will give the Seagulls 9 home games, 10 away games, 1 Country Week and 2 byes.

To see the full draw for every competition, read the QRL article here.

 

The BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls will take on the Brisbane Broncos in a pre-season trial match to kickstart each of their 2023 campaigns.

The teams will clash at BMD Kougari Oval on Saturday 4 February at 4pm.

Regularly a sell out event, fans will be treated to multiple matches across the day involving the McDonalds Seagulls Academy teams, before the main event later in the afternoon.

The Brisbane Broncos made a significant improvement in 2022 and will look to take the next step into the top 8 in 2023, with an exciting roster across the park.

With a large turnover of players, and Mat Head as the incoming Hostplus Cup coach, the Seagulls will be eager to test themselves against their elite opponent. Many players have come to the Gulls for an opportunity to progress to the NRL, and what better way to start the season ahead than a strong performance against our affiliate club.

Seagulls CEO Wayne Weekes said hosting the Broncos in Wynnum is a fantastic opportunity for our team and our supporters.

“We’re looking forward to a huge 2023 season across all our teams. To welcome the Broncos to BMD Kougari Oval in the pre-season is a privilege for our supporters and a great opportunity for our players to see where they’re situated leading into an important year ahead. Our fans love this game each season, and we can’t wait to see the ground packed to the rafters.”

Broncos and Seagulls supporters will have access to food trucks, prize draws and merchandise from both teams on a bumper day on the Bayside.

General admission tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for kids aged 12-17yrs, and free for kids 11yrs and under. Purchase your tickets here! 

Due to our limited capacity at BMD Kougari Oval, this event will sell out. We encourage everyone to purchase their tickets early to avoid disappointment.

We can’t wait to see you at BMD Kougari Oval on February 4 to kick off our season!

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The BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls are now offering sponsorship opportunities for the 2023 season! For anyone interested in joining the Seagulls’ flock, please see more information below.

The Seagulls have a fantastic group of local businesses that sponsor the club and support us throughout the season. We rely on sponsorship investment to operate successfully, and allocate this support towards maintaining our facilities at BMD Kougari Oval, player recruitment and welfare, and providing a memorable gameday experience for our fans. We are the biggest sporting club on the Bayside of Brisbane, with a passionate, loyal and valued supporter base in the surrounding suburbs.

In 2023, we will compete in six statewide competitions, including the Hostplus Cup and BMD Premiership – the highest level of rugby league in QLD for males and females respectively. Additionally, our McDonalds Seagulls Academy consists of the Hastings Deering Colts, Harvey Norman U19s Women, Mal Meninga U18s and Cyril Connell U16s.

We are a community-focused, not-for-profit club, based at BMD Kougari Oval behind the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. As our Major Partner, the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club have over 40,000 members, and see more than a quarter of a million visitors each year, while providing tremendous support for our football club.

We are also proudly affiliated with the Brisbane Broncos, who have one of the strongest supporters bases in the NRL. We will play the Broncos in a trial match in early 2023 to kickstart our season, and also collaborate together on a few events throughout the year.

There is plenty of fun for the whole family at a Seagulls gameday, where we attract the highest average crowd across the QRL competition.

Our sponsors and corporate partners have the best seats in the house in our ‘Birdcage’ area on halfway, with a food and beverage package included.

Sponsors of the Seagulls can expect an increase in brand exposure through our 45,000 strong social media following, frequent appearances on live-broadcasted games, gameday activations, advertising to our supporters and member database, and our club functions including networking events.

We aim to provide maximal value to all our partners to solidify our relationship long-term. We are committed to success both on and off the field, and would love to hear from you if you’re interested in supporting our club and our community!

To receive some more information about our sponsorship packages, please follow this link: Become a Sponsor

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The BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls have confirmed their coaching staff for all teams at the club ahead of an exciting 2023.

With preseason now underway for most teams, there will be a mix of old and new faces leading them around BMD Kougari Oval next year.

The big addition to the club is Mathew Head as Hostplus Head Coach. Having moved North from an NRL assistant coach position at the Dragons, Mat is excited by the season ahead and has already made a number of changes to cement his place at the Seagulls.

See below for a full list of the 2023 Seagulls coaching staff:

Hostplus Cup
Coach: Mat Head
Assistants: Darren Nicholls, Jesse Maclean
Head Strength Coach: Joe Fitzpatrick
Performance Analyst: Liam Bromilow
Strength Coach: Paul Hamson

BMD Premiership
Coach: Ron Troutman
Assistant: Bo De la Cruze-Maclean

Hastings Deering Colts
Coach: Daryl Short
Assistants: Blake Trace, Darren Ferricks

Harvey Norman U19s
Coach: Steve Casey
Assistants: Nick Barnes

Mal Meninga Cup U18s
Coach: Jesse Maclean
Assistants: Mick Taylor, David Black, Dallas Anderson, Henry Cope

Cyril Connell Challenge U16s
Coach: Ben Weston
Assistants: Mick Reimer, Joey Crompton-Meyer, Ryan Benson, Craig Weston

Physiotherapists 
AllSports Physiotherapy (Wellington Point and Camp Hill)

The BMD Wynnum Wynnum Manly Seagulls are proud to announce George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals (GHMF) as a Premier Sponsor of the club for the next two years.

George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals have been present in the Bayside community for many years, and from initial discussions it was clear that they would be great supporters of the Seagulls.

Caleb Terrill, Location Manager for Cleveland, is very excited to undertake this partnership, saying, “first and foremost, here at George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals, we love Rugby League!  So much so, Wally Lewis has been a brand ambassador for us for a few years now!

A big part of why we have partnered with the BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls, is firstly because we want our community to understand, we are people first, and funeral directors second.  When getting to understand where we wanted to invest in our community, we looked in detail, at what represents community.  The BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls, were a stand out in this regard.  Community and tribalism is so clearly in their DNA, and frankly, we are honoured to be partnering with such an outstanding club, with such a proud history.

Lastly, George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals has been in the Wynnum community and Brisbane for many decades now, so this is about making strong connections that will build our fabric as a community even more.

We are here to help in the worst time of your life, but we will also see you at the game, and around the club, because we love rugby league and we are just people after all!”

As part of the partnership with GHM Funerals, should any supporter need their services they will receive a $250 discount with the mention of the Seagulls. View their website here: https://www.ghmfunerals.com.au/locations/wynnum/

Keep an eye out for the George Hartnett team at the club next season as they’re enjoying the footy!

The BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls are excited to welcome Kitron Laka to their Hostplus Cup squad for 2023.

The Papua New Guinean powerhouse has recently moved to Wynnum ahead of preseason training and is looking forward to a big season ahead.

Kitron said, “I am very excited to be here at the Seagulls. Not too many players make it out of the Digicel Cup to the Hunters, and then to a club as big as this. I know that I am one of the lucky ones and I want to make my family proud.”

Kitron said he was excited for the opportunity to play for the Seagulls and looks forward to cementing his spot in the Hostplus Cup team.

As a second-row / centre, Kitron is blessed with speed and power, and also built very impressively. He was at his destructive best against the Seagulls at BMD Kougari Oval in Round 14, where he scored a try in a dominant display by the Hunters.

“My first goal is to play consistently for the Seagulls. And then I would like to pick up an NRL contract”, Kitron said. “I am making good progress in with rugby league career, having jumped up each level within a year or two, so the next step for me is to play well and be noticed by an NRL club.”

“I still have a lot of friends at the Hunters, and I look forward to when we play against them next season. But I’ll be doing my best to beat them.”

Preseason training will commence for the men this Saturday with plenty of new faces in the squad assembled by incoming coach Mat Head.

 

BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls CEO Wayne Weekes has released the following statement to Seagulls sponsors, partners and supporters after his first few days in the new role:

“Hello to all our valuable supporters and sponsors, I would like to pass on my sincere gratitude for the messages of support and positive comments relating to my appointment as the new CEO of BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls. I can honestly say I am very honoured, humbled, and excited to play a part in the future chapters of this great club.

Having a long history in the game and operating in many culturally rich rugby league environments myself, the heritage and passion of Wynnum Manly Seagulls Sponsors and supporters has certainly not been lost in translation, and it’s something I respect and cherish.

I would also like to congratulate Former CEO Hanan Laban, former Hostplus Cup Coach Adam Brideson, and former Academy Manager Michael Dobson for their successful contribution to the Wynnum Manly Seagulls club and we wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

Our club is currently experiencing a period of change with a new CEO (Wayne Weekes), Hostplus Cup Head Coach (Mathew Head), and Academy Manager (Jon Buchanan). I can assure all our sponsors and supporters that the Seagulls have recruited experienced and professional staff who are passionate in their roles, their club, and driven for future success.

With pre-season training just around the corner, the hard work in preparation is just about to begin for the 2023 rugby league season, and we are certainly excited to get started.

We look forward to getting to know and work with you all in the very near future. If you see me around, please don’t hesitate to introduce yourselves.”

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