WMS News Seagulls Induct Two New Life Members By Wynnum Manly Seagulls / October 1, 2024 BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls were proud to induct two new life members at our recent Presentation Gala. Cate Solah and... Read More WMS News Seagulls Celebrate 2024 Season By Wynnum Manly Seagulls / October 1, 2024 On Friday, the BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls celebrated the 2024 season with our Presentation Gala at the Wynnum Manly Leagues... Read More WMS News Seagulls 2025 TAFE Program Applications Open By Wynnum Manly Seagulls / September 5, 2024 Based at BMD Kougari Oval, the Wynnum Manly Seagulls TAFE at School Program promotes excellence by equipping senior high school rugby... Read More GHM Funerals Match Report 2024 Season Finishes in PNG By Wynnum Manly Seagulls / September 2, 2024 The 2024 season is officially over for the BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls. After a Round 23 loss to the Brisbane... Read More WMS News Seagulls Celebrate 1984 Premiership Team By Wynnum Manly Seagulls / August 30, 2024 To kickstart Paul Green Medal Day on Sunday, the BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls welcomed back our 1984 Premiership team for... Read More Seagulls Induct Two New Life Members BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls were proud to induct two new life members at our recent Presentation Gala. Cate Solah and Steve Heymer are both very deserving recipients of Seagulls life membership given their commitment to the club over decades. The highest honour our club can award to its members, these two new inductees join an exclusive club of Seagulls legends. For over 20 years, Cate Solah has dedicated her time to rugby league, from managing junior teams, all the way through to a decade long tenure as a director of this great club. Her passion for footy is demonstrated by her selflessness and dedication of her spare time to help where necessary. Cate put her hand up immediately to volunteer as team manager for her son’s junior footy teams down the road at Kitchener Park. Her reliability, and care made people believe she could be a real asset to the club, and she was later called upon to be the club registrar. She was then elected by the members of the Wynnum Manly Juniors to be their next president. As time passed, and her boys grew, her interest swung to senior footy, and back into the team manager role for emerging developmental teams coming through. She was then asked to join the board of directors to help oversee and guide the Seagulls into a new age of professionalism. She continued as a director until the end of the 2023 season, before stepping down to seek further opportunities away from the footy field. Cate is also a local business owner and was a proud sponsor of the Seagulls for over 10 years through SQS Haulage. Steve Heymer played all his junior rugby league with Wynnum Manly Juniors, including being the team mascot for the Seagulls 1984 BRL premiership team. His parents were also heavily involved, with his Dad playing for the Seagulls through the 1960’s and 70’s, and his Mum being the first member of the Wynnum Manly Seagulls cheer squad in the Brisbane Rugby League. Steve debuted for the Seagulls seniors in 1987, before playing overseas in York, then returning to finish his playing career in our first grade squad in the early 2000’s. He then began coaching and also held a development role within our academy program. Since that time, Steve has provided outstanding service to our organisation across coaching, managing and sports trainer work – right through to this season with our Hostplus Cup team. He’s been associated with the Seagulls for 40 years across his career as a player and staff member. Cate and Steve are two people that have committed an incredible amount of time and effort to the club over many years. The BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls are proud to induct both Cate and Steve as life members of our club. Seagulls Celebrate 2024 Season On Friday, the BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls celebrated the 2024 season with our Presentation Gala at the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Luke Gale was the big winner on the night as he claimed 3 awards. Players from our Hostplus Cup and BMD Premiership teams, as well as our award winners from the McDonalds Seagulls Academy, joined staff, club sponsors and special guests to finalise the season. Led by MC Steve Haddan, the best players from each team were acknowledged with the Player of the Year and Players’ Player awards. Additionally, the club awarded Life Membership to both Cate Solah and Steve Heymer for their incredible contributions over a long period of time. Two other awards for outstanding achievement across the season were recognised through the Mitch Cronin Medal and the Volunteer of the Year. The full list of award winners are below: Life Membership Cate Solah Steve Heymer Hostplus Cup Player of the Year – Luke Gale Players’ Player – Cory Paix Most Diligent – Sione Hopoate Anthony ‘Chook’ Schweitzer Memorial Supporter’s Award – Luke Gale BMD Premiership Player of the Year – Jayda Lofipo Players’ Player – Sienna Lofipo Mitch Cronin Medal (Club Person of the Year) Luke Gale Best Junior to Senior Male – Ethan Malt Female – Mariah Brown Mal Meninga Cup Player of the Year – Zane Ford Players’ Player – Jaycob Kingston-Francis Cyril Connell Cup Player of the Year – Zeke Jones Players’ Player – Zeke Jones Harvey Norman U19 Player of the Year – Mariah Brown & Hayley Bush Players’ Player – Caitlin Tanner Harvey Norman U17 Player of the Year – Emily Whittaker Players’ Player – Emily Whittaker Volunteer of the Year (Arch Geary Shield) Shaun ‘Porky’ Watego Seagulls 2025 TAFE Program Applications Open Based at BMD Kougari Oval, the Wynnum Manly Seagulls TAFE at School Program promotes excellence by equipping senior high school rugby league players with the right tools to pursue success in and outside the playing arena, while providing a clear pathway to employment in the sports industry. Students enter the 2-year rugby league coaching immersion program in year 10 or 11, attending 1-day a week during the school year while completing two qualifications, Certificate II in Sport Coaching and III in Sport Coaching (SIS20321/SIS3042) delivered by a specialised educator from TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275). The program is fully contextualised around the sport of rugby league and the class regularly transitions between the classroom, pitch and gym to create an active and engaging learning environment. Upon completion, students will earn up to 8QCE credit points, contribute to their ATAR, qualify to work or volunteer in assistant coaching roles at rugby league clubs and sports organisations and/or pathway into higher study. TAFE Queensland Academy of Sport Manager, Jesse O’Hara said “This program based at the home of the Wynnum Manly Seagulls creates a fully contextualised rugby league coach education program for students in their final years of high school, building in two qualifications so that players get the benefit of an awesome education to support their QCE or ATAR, while learning in a highly engaging and active environment.” This ideal is perfect for players who want to incorporate their passion for rugby league and the sports industry into their final years of high school. If you are interested in learning more about the 2025 program and how to join, follow these steps: To Apply Visit www.tafeapply.com Use the application code TQB2501 Follow the prompts and select the Wynnum Manly Seagulls TAFE at School program Check with your school to approve the application 2024 Season Finishes in PNG The 2024 season is officially over for the BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls. After a Round 23 loss to the Brisbane Tigers finalised our 8th spot on the ladder, the boys travelled to Port Moresby to take on the PNG Hunters in an elimination final (5th vs 8th). Faced with the toughest away trip in the competition, our Seagulls weren’t overawed by the challenge. In fact there was part of them seeking redemption for a Rd1 loss, also to the Hunters in Port Moresby. As with every trip to PNG, the rugby league-mad supporters are everywhere and are thankful to have high quality football on display. A great crowd came through the gates of the Santos National Football Stadium to watch this do or die clash. The Seagulls weathered a bruising start from the Hunters, with their typical hard-running, hard-hitting style evident from the outset. Connor Broadhurst then shocked the home fans when he beat his man to score in the 8th minute. A successful conversion, and then another penalty from Bryce Donovan, had the Seagulls in front 8-0 after 16 minutes. To the Hunters’ credit, they were shown an opening and took full advantage to blow the game wide open, scoring in the 20th, 24th and 27th minutes. The game had flipped on its head and the Hunters now led 16-8. The Seagulls did their best to hold on, and got back into the arm wrestle to maintain the same score at the halftime break. The second half started how the first half finished, with a very even battle for possession and territory, and both teams struggling to outdo the other. However, in the 59th minute, the Hunters capitalised on a Seagulls error and scored a great counter-attacking try. A late field goal sealed to game for the Hunters, who ran out 23-8 winners. That is the end of our 2024 season – earlier than we would have liked. But there has been a lot of positive change both on and off the field. We look forward to a big 2025 season! #UpTheGulls Seagulls Celebrate 1984 Premiership Team 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! Load More Next BMD Premiership Game Hostplus Cup Next Game
Seagulls Induct Two New Life Members BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls were proud to induct two new life members at our recent Presentation Gala. Cate Solah and Steve Heymer are both very deserving recipients of Seagulls life membership given their commitment to the club over decades. The highest honour our club can award to its members, these two new inductees join an exclusive club of Seagulls legends. For over 20 years, Cate Solah has dedicated her time to rugby league, from managing junior teams, all the way through to a decade long tenure as a director of this great club. Her passion for footy is demonstrated by her selflessness and dedication of her spare time to help where necessary. Cate put her hand up immediately to volunteer as team manager for her son’s junior footy teams down the road at Kitchener Park. Her reliability, and care made people believe she could be a real asset to the club, and she was later called upon to be the club registrar. She was then elected by the members of the Wynnum Manly Juniors to be their next president. As time passed, and her boys grew, her interest swung to senior footy, and back into the team manager role for emerging developmental teams coming through. She was then asked to join the board of directors to help oversee and guide the Seagulls into a new age of professionalism. She continued as a director until the end of the 2023 season, before stepping down to seek further opportunities away from the footy field. Cate is also a local business owner and was a proud sponsor of the Seagulls for over 10 years through SQS Haulage. Steve Heymer played all his junior rugby league with Wynnum Manly Juniors, including being the team mascot for the Seagulls 1984 BRL premiership team. His parents were also heavily involved, with his Dad playing for the Seagulls through the 1960’s and 70’s, and his Mum being the first member of the Wynnum Manly Seagulls cheer squad in the Brisbane Rugby League. Steve debuted for the Seagulls seniors in 1987, before playing overseas in York, then returning to finish his playing career in our first grade squad in the early 2000’s. He then began coaching and also held a development role within our academy program. Since that time, Steve has provided outstanding service to our organisation across coaching, managing and sports trainer work – right through to this season with our Hostplus Cup team. He’s been associated with the Seagulls for 40 years across his career as a player and staff member. Cate and Steve are two people that have committed an incredible amount of time and effort to the club over many years. The BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls are proud to induct both Cate and Steve as life members of our club.
Seagulls Celebrate 2024 Season On Friday, the BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls celebrated the 2024 season with our Presentation Gala at the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Luke Gale was the big winner on the night as he claimed 3 awards. Players from our Hostplus Cup and BMD Premiership teams, as well as our award winners from the McDonalds Seagulls Academy, joined staff, club sponsors and special guests to finalise the season. Led by MC Steve Haddan, the best players from each team were acknowledged with the Player of the Year and Players’ Player awards. Additionally, the club awarded Life Membership to both Cate Solah and Steve Heymer for their incredible contributions over a long period of time. Two other awards for outstanding achievement across the season were recognised through the Mitch Cronin Medal and the Volunteer of the Year. The full list of award winners are below: Life Membership Cate Solah Steve Heymer Hostplus Cup Player of the Year – Luke Gale Players’ Player – Cory Paix Most Diligent – Sione Hopoate Anthony ‘Chook’ Schweitzer Memorial Supporter’s Award – Luke Gale BMD Premiership Player of the Year – Jayda Lofipo Players’ Player – Sienna Lofipo Mitch Cronin Medal (Club Person of the Year) Luke Gale Best Junior to Senior Male – Ethan Malt Female – Mariah Brown Mal Meninga Cup Player of the Year – Zane Ford Players’ Player – Jaycob Kingston-Francis Cyril Connell Cup Player of the Year – Zeke Jones Players’ Player – Zeke Jones Harvey Norman U19 Player of the Year – Mariah Brown & Hayley Bush Players’ Player – Caitlin Tanner Harvey Norman U17 Player of the Year – Emily Whittaker Players’ Player – Emily Whittaker Volunteer of the Year (Arch Geary Shield) Shaun ‘Porky’ Watego
Seagulls 2025 TAFE Program Applications Open Based at BMD Kougari Oval, the Wynnum Manly Seagulls TAFE at School Program promotes excellence by equipping senior high school rugby league players with the right tools to pursue success in and outside the playing arena, while providing a clear pathway to employment in the sports industry. Students enter the 2-year rugby league coaching immersion program in year 10 or 11, attending 1-day a week during the school year while completing two qualifications, Certificate II in Sport Coaching and III in Sport Coaching (SIS20321/SIS3042) delivered by a specialised educator from TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275). The program is fully contextualised around the sport of rugby league and the class regularly transitions between the classroom, pitch and gym to create an active and engaging learning environment. Upon completion, students will earn up to 8QCE credit points, contribute to their ATAR, qualify to work or volunteer in assistant coaching roles at rugby league clubs and sports organisations and/or pathway into higher study. TAFE Queensland Academy of Sport Manager, Jesse O’Hara said “This program based at the home of the Wynnum Manly Seagulls creates a fully contextualised rugby league coach education program for students in their final years of high school, building in two qualifications so that players get the benefit of an awesome education to support their QCE or ATAR, while learning in a highly engaging and active environment.” This ideal is perfect for players who want to incorporate their passion for rugby league and the sports industry into their final years of high school. If you are interested in learning more about the 2025 program and how to join, follow these steps: To Apply Visit www.tafeapply.com Use the application code TQB2501 Follow the prompts and select the Wynnum Manly Seagulls TAFE at School program Check with your school to approve the application
2024 Season Finishes in PNG The 2024 season is officially over for the BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls. After a Round 23 loss to the Brisbane Tigers finalised our 8th spot on the ladder, the boys travelled to Port Moresby to take on the PNG Hunters in an elimination final (5th vs 8th). Faced with the toughest away trip in the competition, our Seagulls weren’t overawed by the challenge. In fact there was part of them seeking redemption for a Rd1 loss, also to the Hunters in Port Moresby. As with every trip to PNG, the rugby league-mad supporters are everywhere and are thankful to have high quality football on display. A great crowd came through the gates of the Santos National Football Stadium to watch this do or die clash. The Seagulls weathered a bruising start from the Hunters, with their typical hard-running, hard-hitting style evident from the outset. Connor Broadhurst then shocked the home fans when he beat his man to score in the 8th minute. A successful conversion, and then another penalty from Bryce Donovan, had the Seagulls in front 8-0 after 16 minutes. To the Hunters’ credit, they were shown an opening and took full advantage to blow the game wide open, scoring in the 20th, 24th and 27th minutes. The game had flipped on its head and the Hunters now led 16-8. The Seagulls did their best to hold on, and got back into the arm wrestle to maintain the same score at the halftime break. The second half started how the first half finished, with a very even battle for possession and territory, and both teams struggling to outdo the other. However, in the 59th minute, the Hunters capitalised on a Seagulls error and scored a great counter-attacking try. A late field goal sealed to game for the Hunters, who ran out 23-8 winners. That is the end of our 2024 season – earlier than we would have liked. But there has been a lot of positive change both on and off the field. We look forward to a big 2025 season! #UpTheGulls
Seagulls Celebrate 1984 Premiership Team 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!
