Tweed Seagulls RLFC, an esteemed provincial club with a rich history, is delighted to herald the beginning of the 2023 season. As one of the oldest clubs in the game, the Gulls are eager to showcase our talent and compete at the highest level. The unwavering support of sponsors, fans, and stakeholders has been instrumental in helping the team maintain our resilience and determination through past seasons, enabling us to remain a formidable presence in the QRL state-wide competitions.
The Tweed Seagulls are thrilled to welcome our newly-appointed Head Coach, David Penna, for the upcoming 2023 season. Coach Penna has been instrumental in bringing the entire club together and fostering a collaborative environment by working alongside coaches from all six grades and upwards. As a testament to his impressive performance, the club has extended his coaching contract into 2024. This holistic approach to coaching is expected to support the development and growth of players at all levels of the club, while also enhancing the team’s overall performance.
In an interview with MC and exiting Tweed Seagulls RLFC CEO Matthew Francis, Brent Woolf discusses the men’s team progress from a player’s perspective under newly-appointed Head Coach David Penna.
“With a new coach, it’s always hard to change plays and change structure, but we’re coming pretty good at the moment. The last few weeks have been a lot better than the weeks previous.” Brent Woolf noted.
When asked about his legacy as a coach, Penna said, “I get great pleasure out of seeing the guys I have had involvement with over the years do well, you know, see them up there playing each week.” He values establishing enduring connections with his players and aspires to maintain their friendships beyond their tenure in the team. 
Jessika Elliston, a player on the women’s team, praises the new facilities at Tweed and the support the club has provided for the Women’s team. She also notes that the offseason has been good under the guidance of joint head coaches Lawrence Faifua, Lambros To’omaga and Strength and Conditioning Coach Carly McGrath. When asked why she has stuck with Tweed, Elliston emphasizes the club’s unwavering support for its players, saying, “You guys have never given up on us, you’re always pushing to support us and giving us the things to play”.
As the Tweed Seagulls Rugby League Club, we wish to acknowledge and pay our respects to the generations of the local Aboriginal people of the Tweed Bundjalung Nation. They have lived in and derived their physical and spiritual needs from the forests, rivers, lakes, and streams of this beautiful valley over many thousands of years as the traditional custodians of these lands.
We took the moment and were thrilled to unveil the artwork for our new Indigenous Jersey ahead of the upcoming season. We recognize the significant cultural heritage, deep connection to the land, and ongoing contributions of the Indigenous community. Our new Indigenous Jersey is a tribute to this rich culture and history, and we hope it will be a source of pride and inspiration for all.
At the Tweed Seagulls, we are committed to promoting reconciliation and creating a more inclusive and respectful environment in sport. We believe that our new Indigenous Jersey is just one example of our ongoing efforts towards this goal. We aim to continue to educate ourselves and our community about the importance of respecting and celebrating the diverse cultures and histories of all people.
Once again, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of these lands, the Tweed Bundjalung Nation, and thank them for allowing us to live, work, and play on their beautiful country.
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