The Campbell Construction Co. Tweed Seagulls will face the Wynnum-Manly Seagulls at Tugun RLFC this Saturday, 30th of April in Round 6 of the QRL Hostplus Cup.
Tweed are looking to bounce back after falling short 17-4 against the Blackhawks last weekend. The trip to Townsville appeared to take its toll, with Tweed completing at just 48% to give themselves little chance of winning the game. In contrast, the Blackhawks got through their sets and controlled the game effectively thanks to Robert Lui’s influence at halfback. The positive from that loss is that Tweed were able to create multiple scoring opportunities for themselves and should only need to execute those moments better this week to secure the result.
The Wynnum-Manly Seagulls are also coming off a disappointing result, having lost 24-18 to Souths Logan last Sunday. The WM Seagulls threatened a late comeback in that game but couldn’t close the gap despite crossing the stripe on a number of occasions. Just as with the Tweed Seagulls, Wynnum-Manly will be hoping to capitalise on their chances with the ball a little better in Round 6.
Players to Watch
The Tweed Seagulls will welcome back JJ Collins this week and the big prop couldn’t return at a better time. Wynnum-Manly were beaten through the middle last week by the Magpies and with Collins back on deck, Tweed will fancy themselves to do the same around the ruck on Saturday. His ability to generate ruck speed by bending the line and getting a quick play-the-ball is crucial to unlocking hookers Craig Garvey and Blake Scott, the latter who is named to make his club debut from the bench this week.
Garvey didn’t get many chances to show what he can do from dummy-half in the loss to Townsville but if Tweed’s forwards can get over the ad line against Wynnum-Manly then look for Garvey to scoot on the back of it. Scott is also a running threat out of dummy half and is expected to fit nicely in with Tweed’s attacking structures around the ruck. Braden Robson, Lindon McGrady and Will Brimson are all reliable support players if Garvey or Scott find some space through the middle and it’s likely to be a feature of their attack if Tweed score a few points on Saturday.
Coach’s Comments
Head Coach Ben Woolf was disappointed but not overly concerned with last week’s result.
“The trip and preparation seemed to take its toll last week,” said Woolf.
“We made 23 errors and unfortunately when that happens it’s hard to build your attack. The fact that we were still able to create scoring opportunities shows that the points will come.”
Woolf is looking forward to seeing Blake Scott make his club debut this week and is confident the young hooker will fit smoothly into the squad.
“Blake has been a strong performer in A-grade and has played cup previously with Souths Logan,” Woolf said.
“He’s a tough defender and has a solid running game so he should compliment the side well.”
Team List
- Jayden Calmpbell
- Ryland Jacobs
- Lee Turner
- Paul Turner
- Scott Galeano
- Will Brimson
- Lindon Mcgrady
- Jj Collins
- Craig Garvey
- Sam Mcintyre
- Josh Patston
- Reuban Porter
- Braden Robson
- Blake Scott
- Lamar Liolevave
- Harrison Muller
- Ioane Seiuli
- Jack Glossop
Coach: Ben Woolf
Match Details
Round 6 v Wynnum-Manly Seagulls
Sunday 30th April @ Tugun RLFC, Tugun
Kick-off: 3pm
Streaming via QPlus.tv (subscription required)
Written by Jason Oliver, Rugby League Writers for Tweed Seagulls Media
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