The Romano Group Tweed Heads Seagulls will pay tribute to flood victims of Murwillumbah this Sunday when they play Sunshine Coast Falcons at Piggabeen Sports Complex.
Part of the gate takings, and money raised from donations, will be given to the rugby league clubs in Murwillumbah that were badly affected by the recent floods.
Photo: Action from the match against Newcastle Knights in Murwillumbah in February. Pics: Tweed Daily News
There will also be a raffle held on the day with the prizes of a signed and framed Gold Coast Titans jersey and a teeth-whitening treatment, courtesy of Coast Dental Care.
The Murwillumbah Mustangs senior club and the Murwillumbah Colts juniors suffered damage to property and equipment as the town was badly hit by heavy rain and floodwaters in the wake of Cyclone Debbie further north.
The Seagulls extended their great relationship with Murwillumbah’s rugby league community when they played a trial match against Newcastle Knights in the town in February, experiencing first-hand how committed were the community to rugby league.
“Rugby league has long been important to the people of Murwillumbah and it was one of many parts of the community affected by the floods,” said Seagulls CEO Scott Clark.
“They lost valuable equipment, their grounds and facilities and we appeal to our club supporters and attendees on Sunday to give a little bit to help the Mustangs and Colts recover.
“It was only last year that they had to overcome then tragic loss of Mustangs popular player Grant Cook but his teammates showed incredible character to win the grand final the following week.
“Rugby league has always been a caring committee, looking out for others and this is our way of doing that.”
Representatives of the Mustangs and Colts will attend the match.
Murwillumbah Mustangs treasurer Andrew Thacker said: “The floods on 30th March were the biggest in living memory and on record, devastating many in the Murwillumbah community.
“Both senior and junior rugby league clubs felt the full effects of ex -cyclone Debbie with severe damage to the Murwillumbah Colts facilities and the moderate damage to the seniors, the Mustangs. Both have endured a tough few weeks with more work in front of us to replace and repair damage to our grounds and equipment.
“Our clubs would like to express our sincerest gratitude and thanks to the Tweed Heads Seagulls RLFC in their efforts to assist both clubs in our recovery from this event. The efforts in raising funds to support our clubs are greatly appreciated by our committees, players, families and supporters.”
The ISC team, desperate for victory against the third-placed Falcons to get back in contention for the finals, will kick-off at 2pm with Titans players Morgan Boyle, Kurt Bernard and Ben Nakubuwai in the squad. The Seagulls A-Grade side take on Tugun in the local derby at 12.15pm.
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