Seagulls Weekend Wrap presented by George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals

BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls travelled to Mackay over the weekend for 3 matches against the Cutters.

In the first match, our Mal Meninga U19 team flew up and back in a day to face a Cutters team that hadn’t conceded more than 3 tries in a game all season. And the boys from the North scored in the 1^st minute to shock the Seagulls.

However a Charlie Johnstone hattrick within 20 minutes pushed the Seagulls out to an 18-4 lead, despite having a man in the sin-bin for 10 minutes within that period.

Isopo Taunu’u grabbed a try just after halftime to send Wynnum to a 24-4 lead. Then Beni Allen put the game beyond reach with a 48^th minute try.

A couple of late consolation tries to the Cutters brought the final score to 32-18, with the Seagulls continuing their recent momentum, having won 5 of their last 6 games.

The BMD Premiership were up next, with the Cutters undefeated and our Seagulls missing a number of regular starters through injury.

The Seagulls were in the game at 14-4 at half time, but the Cutters proved too strong running in 6 tries to 2.

Emily Bass and Jayda Lofipo scored for the Seagulls, but unfortunately our girls slip out of the Top 4 after two losses in a row.

With plenty of talent due back in the team over the coming weeks, our BMD Premiership team will make a strong push for the finals.

Weekend Wrap presented by George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals

Over the weekend, the Seagulls Mal Meninga U19 and Hostplus Cup teams made the trip to Townsville to face the Blackhawks.

The U19s had the unfortunate challenge of travelling to Townsville Saturday morning, heading straight to the ground to play and then flying home after the game to return to Wynnum Saturday night.

The big trip didn’t affect their energy level as they came bursting out of the blocks to score twice in the first 5 minutes. The Seagulls dominance continued as they took a 26-0 lead into the half time break.

Eager to continue their winning streak, our boys put the foot down in the second half to run away 44-6 winners.

Our Hostplus Cup team followed the Mal Meninga U19s at Jack Manski Oval in Townsville. The Blackhawks were first to score, before Sione Hopoate and Luke Gale scored in quick succession to give the Gulls a 10-6 lead.

Another pair of tries within 7 minutes to Sefa Roache-Faimalo and Kurt Falls, finished the half on a high as the Seagulls led 22-6 at halftime. The Seagulls momentum continued after the break as they scored 3 tries in the first 16 minutes to lead 38-6.

However, Wynnum then relaxed somewhat on defence with the game essentially done. The Blackhawks went on to score 4 tries in 11 minutes to bring the score to 38-30.

A late penalty to Bryce Donovan settled the Seagulls nerves and took the score to 40-30, where it stayed until full time.

A successful trip to Townsville for our two men’s teams, returning to the Bayside with all 4 points.

Weekend Wrap presented by George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals

The predicted rain stayed away from the Bayside on Saturday as the BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls welcomed the Norths Devils from across the river for 3 matches.

The first game saw our Mal Meninga Cup U19 boys go try for try in the first half. However, a stirring speech from coach Daryl Short kicked our Gulls into gear as they ran away in the second half to win 46-22.

Up next were the exciting BMD Premiership team, coming off a surprise loss last game and looking to make amends. The Seagulls were the better team throughout the game but missed a few opportunities to convert their dominance into points. The Seagulls led 10-6 at halftime but fell behind 16-14 in the last 10 minutes. Winger Jo-Anne Visser rescued her team with try in the 65^th minute to put the Gulls in front 18-16, which remained the final score.

The Hostplus Cup were the final game of the day with two in-form teams on display. Winger Sione Hopoate got the Seagulls off to a cracking start when he opened the scoring in the 2^nd minute. The Devils hit back 6 minutes later before a Seagulls double to Hopoate and Delouise Hoeter extended the lead to 16-12. Matt Milson went in for the home side just before the break to bring the score to 22-12.

The Devils were first to score in the second half before Hoeter scored again for Wynnum to reestablish the 10 point lead. Dolphins-contracted Tesi Niu scored for the Devils in the 75^th minute to give them some hope, but the Seagulls ran out 26-20 winners.