Once again our community is facing challenges that confront the livelihoods and wellbeing of many families, businesses and local organisations with the floods having a devastating effect on many.
The response to these challenges has been inspiring with the stories of individuals and businesses helping those in most need reflecting the true spirit that exists within the community we collectively serve.
Campbell Construction Co was one Of the first groups delivering much-needed supplies to Northern NSW communities and they could well have passed the Seagulls Club van delivering hot meals to families and volunteer workers without food and power.
At our level, Piggabeen was flooded and inaccessible just as we hoped to fully move into our new facilities. This is nothing when compared to the impact on individuals and families who have a long recovery in front of them.
The Army then utilised our grounds as a short-term hub as they started their great work in bringing further support to those in need.
This delayed our repairs but with the help of long-term partner See Civil and Seagulls Club in particular, we have been able to address some of our immediate issues, meaning that we will finally return home on Saturday.
Head Coach Ben Woolf and his staff have done a great job in preparing a competitive squad and all the new players have bought into the great work ethic and spirit that the team displayed last year.
Aaron Zimmerlee returns to the coaching ranks this year and has a young Colts squad that will be bolstered by a number of players progressing from last year’s Mal Meninga championship side.
This year Tim Maccan’s Mal Meninga squad face the challenge of attempting to win a third straight title for the Club but they are predominately new team and developing their own style under Tim’s astute mentorship.
It is the same with Neil Richards and his support staff who are ensuring that every player in their 30 player squad has game time and exposure to preparing and playing at a representative level so they can return to their community clubs as better players.
Finally, our U/19s girls under Coach Lambros To’omaga made history when they debuted in this grade for the Seagulls against Redcliffe and put on a dazzling display of quality skilful rugby league,
Working closely with Women’s Head Coach Spencer Taplin their assistants, the female teams have been working together to take our Women’s team to the next level as we await the return of our players representing at the NRLW level.
The Club as a whole is looking healthy as we enter the first round of the Host Plus competition as we proudly represent our community.
All this could not happen without the support of our sponsors, members and community clubs as we all work to provide opportunities for our local youth to pursue their rugby league dream.
See you at Piggabeen!
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