To kickstart Paul Green Medal Day on Sunday, the BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls welcomed back our 1984 Premiership team for their 40 year reunion.
Hosted by the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club, a full house attended to celebrate potentially the best BRL team ever put together.
In addition, 50% of the proceeds from the reunion lunch were split evenly with the Australian Sports Brain Bank (ASBB), who are Australia’s leading researcher into the effects of CTE in sportspeople.
Steve Haddan kept our guests entertained as MC, and showed his extensive knowledge of the BRL throughout the event.
Ladbrokes came on board as a sponsor of the event and gave away a trip for 2 to the NRL Grand Final, including diamond seats, an ambassador cruise, food & drinks, valued at $5,000!
Wally Lewis and Prof. Michael Buckland were the first guests on stage to discuss CTE and the importance of research into the issue.
Then halfback Peter Dawes joined Coach Des and Captain Rod Morris on stage to recap the 1982 team’s triumph as a lead-in to the 1984 team.
After lunch, Wally was back on stage with Des Morris and Greg Dowling to share the memories from the 1984 premiership win.
Plenty of money was raised for the ASBB during the live and silent auctions, with some very generous contributions, particularly from BMD’s Mick Power and Bartons’ Mark Beitz.
All in all, a very special event to celebrate a year of dominance from the Seagulls in 1984, as well continuing the fundraising for CTE research.
The Seagulls would like to thank the following people for the contributions to our 1984 premiership reunion:
– BMD’s Mick Power AM, Scott Power, Toni Richards
– Bartons’ Mark Beitz, Kelly McKenna, Gaylene Gillard-Beitz
– Amanda Green
– Peter Dawes, Gene Miles, Bruce Cory, Wally Lewis
– Event sponsor – Ladbrokes
– Creatives – Kit Kreative, Signmart, Bayside Hampers, Paul Comber
Set yourself a reminder for 2026 as well wrap up an incredible period of football for the Seagulls, and celebrate the 1986 premiership win!