Tweed Heads Seagulls 2018
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The Tweed kid ready to take on NRL
KONRAD Hurrell is set to be the prime drawcard for Tweed Heads today but it is his Intrust Super Cup centre teammate who could be the one doing the damage for the Seagulls.
Brayden McGrady, 21, has an exceptional record of 10 tries from five starts in 2018 and, according to former coach Aaron Zimmerle, possesses all the attributes to push on to make his mark in the NRL.
“In terms of potential and talent – and they are two dangerous words – he is NRL quality,” said Zimmerle, who stepped back from the Tweed post at the end of last season.
“He can beat a man in front of him any day of the week and that’s what makes him so exciting.
“He can do it with speed, he can do it with touch and skill, he can do it just with his strength.
“Some of his wrestling when we have had combative type wrestling sessions, he’s the last man standing. He will outwrestle every bloke in the squad and you look at him physically and go, how did that happen?
“He has got all these attributes that most people would die for.”
The next step for the Goondiwindi product, whose right edge combination with fiveeighth and cousin Lindon McGrady has been a major weapon for Tweed, is to produce the goods consistently.
Zimmerle’s successor Ben Woolf hailed McGrady as a “super talented kid” but acknowledged he still has room for improvement.
“He lacks a bit of conditioning ... he doesn’t shine in the pre-season, put it that way,” Woolf said.
However, come game time he has an uncanny knack of getting across the line and Woolf praised his defensive ability too.
Tweed host Ipswich from 1.30pm today at Piggabeen.
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KONRAD Hurrell is set to be the prime drawcard for Tweed Heads today but it is his Intrust Super Cup centre teammate who could be the one doing the damage for the Seagulls.
Brayden McGrady, 21, has an exceptional record of 10 tries from five starts in 2018 and, according to former coach Aaron Zimmerle, possesses all the attributes to push on to make his mark in the NRL.
“In terms of potential and talent – and they are two dangerous words – he is NRL quality,” said Zimmerle, who stepped back from the Tweed post at the end of last season.
“He can beat a man in front of him any day of the week and that’s what makes him so exciting.
“He can do it with speed, he can do it with touch and skill, he can do it just with his strength.
“Some of his wrestling when we have had combative type wrestling sessions, he’s the last man standing. He will outwrestle every bloke in the squad and you look at him physically and go, how did that happen?
“He has got all these attributes that most people would die for.”
The next step for the Goondiwindi product, whose right edge combination with fiveeighth and cousin Lindon McGrady has been a major weapon for Tweed, is to produce the goods consistently.
Zimmerle’s successor Ben Woolf hailed McGrady as a “super talented kid” but acknowledged he still has room for improvement.
“He lacks a bit of conditioning ... he doesn’t shine in the pre-season, put it that way,” Woolf said.
However, come game time he has an uncanny knack of getting across the line and Woolf praised his defensive ability too.
Tweed host Ipswich from 1.30pm today at Piggabeen.
http://www.goldcoast.com.au
JunctionBlock
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Tried to find a stream of the game but unable too. From the scoreboard it looks like LG and Kiah Cooper are doing well.
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Mr Bods
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If anyone was at the game could we have a few comments on how our squad members went please
JunctionBlock
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https://www.qrl.com.au/news/20182/05/13/intrust-super-cup-round-10-highlights-tweed-v-jets/
Some highlights for you Bods. Not much but it's something.
Some highlights for you Bods. Not much but it's something.
Mr Bods
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^^^ unreal thanks heaps
DIEHARD
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Tweed Heads Seagulls v Northern Pride
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Piggabeen Sports Complex on Sunday, May 20 – 2pm
Head-to-Head: Pride 12 Tweed 9
Twitter: #intrustsupercup #THSvPRIDE
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Piggabeen Sports Complex on Sunday, May 20 – 2pm
Head-to-Head: Pride 12 Tweed 9
Twitter: #intrustsupercup #THSvPRIDE
- Both teams come into this game with wins; the Pride a close 26-24 win over Redcliffe, while the Gulls fought back against Ipswich to win 20-18.
- Tweed Heads are again expected to have Titans Kane Elgey and Konrad Hurrell in their team, and there is talk that Bryce Cartwright may join them.
- There is also speculation that following an impressive three-try haul against the Phins last weekend, Pride youngster Enari Tuala is edging closer to adding to his one NRL appearance.
- The Pride have won the past seven games played against Tweed Heads, with the past two games decided by two points.
- The Pride have also won the past three games they have played at Piggabeen
- However, the Seagulls are in good form and have won their past four games.
- This will be the 150th Cup game for Pride stalwart Brett Anderson, who also previously played with the Young Guns.
DIEHARD
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Tweed Heads Seagulls enjoying their influx of Gold Coast Titans NRL players
THE PAUPERS have become the princes – for now.
Traditionally hamstrung by a lack of resources, Tweed Heads will take a million-dollar roster spruced up by Titans feeder players into their Intrust Super Cup clash against the Northern Pride tomorrow at Piggabeen Sports Complex.
It makes for roster mismatches such as Kane Elgey, who is on a contract said to be around $600,000, against opposite No.7, little-known Jordan Biondi-Odo.
The latter, Todd Carney’s replacement at the Pride, is a storeman who juggles two jobs and is on small match payments only.
Shooting for five straight wins, the Seagulls are also expected to have Titans-contracted players Konrad Hurrell, Leilani Latu, Ryan Simpkins, Brendan Elliot and Kiah Cooper on deck.
“I guess there’s a bit of irony to it,” said Tweed boss Paul Stephenson. “We’ve been considered an under-resourced club for a long time and we’re benefiting from having some quality guys coming back.
“We’ll ride the wave. We say all the time, we look at ourselves as a development club and we don’t say “no” to key guys coming back. We’ll continue to offer them the opportunity to come back and play well for us and make their way back into the NRL side.”
Meanwhile, Burleigh’s Jamal Fogarty is racing the clock to return from an ankle injury to face Easts today at Cbus Super Stadium from 12.40pm.
Coach Jimmy Lenihan said the halfback would be a huge inclusion.
“Just his organisation and talk helps everyone else play better,” Lenihan said.
Henare Wells will line up in the centres, allowing Jamie Dowling to jump back into the forward pack.
“Jamie has always been a good back-rower for us who gives us a bit of strike as well,” Lenihan said.
“It’s probably time he gets a little bit of an identity instead of just filling holes for us.”
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THE PAUPERS have become the princes – for now.
Traditionally hamstrung by a lack of resources, Tweed Heads will take a million-dollar roster spruced up by Titans feeder players into their Intrust Super Cup clash against the Northern Pride tomorrow at Piggabeen Sports Complex.
It makes for roster mismatches such as Kane Elgey, who is on a contract said to be around $600,000, against opposite No.7, little-known Jordan Biondi-Odo.
The latter, Todd Carney’s replacement at the Pride, is a storeman who juggles two jobs and is on small match payments only.
Shooting for five straight wins, the Seagulls are also expected to have Titans-contracted players Konrad Hurrell, Leilani Latu, Ryan Simpkins, Brendan Elliot and Kiah Cooper on deck.
“I guess there’s a bit of irony to it,” said Tweed boss Paul Stephenson. “We’ve been considered an under-resourced club for a long time and we’re benefiting from having some quality guys coming back.
“We’ll ride the wave. We say all the time, we look at ourselves as a development club and we don’t say “no” to key guys coming back. We’ll continue to offer them the opportunity to come back and play well for us and make their way back into the NRL side.”
Meanwhile, Burleigh’s Jamal Fogarty is racing the clock to return from an ankle injury to face Easts today at Cbus Super Stadium from 12.40pm.
Coach Jimmy Lenihan said the halfback would be a huge inclusion.
“Just his organisation and talk helps everyone else play better,” Lenihan said.
Henare Wells will line up in the centres, allowing Jamie Dowling to jump back into the forward pack.
“Jamie has always been a good back-rower for us who gives us a bit of strike as well,” Lenihan said.
“It’s probably time he gets a little bit of an identity instead of just filling holes for us.”
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Mr Bods
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^^^^ Seagulls were insipid without the top up players earlier in the year
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https://www.tweedheadsseagulls.com.au/gullies-make-if-five-straight-and-show-pride/
No video but a match review. Main mentions right down the bottom. Latu looking like he's on the improve.
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Tweed Heads Seagulls sweating on scan results for Cheyne Whitelaw’s knee injury
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A NERVOUS wait looms for Tweed Heads with inspirational skipper Cheyne Whitelaw to get scans on a knee injury.
Whitelaw left the field after 11 minutes in the Seagulls’ 13-12 win over Central Queensland that was sealed by a Lindon McGrady field goal. The Capras had a shot at a one-pointer of their own on the buzzer but were unsuccessful.
The result would have placed Tweed inside the Intrust Super Cup top six if not for Norths’ comeback on Sunday afternoon to beat Redcliffe.
But for now, all eyes are on Whitelaw.
Coach Ben Woolf conceded “it doesn’t look overly promising” but believes his players can lift if their leader is sidelined.
“The boys showed they got through 70 minutes without him and obviously had burnt an interchange,” Woolf said.
“The back end of the game was really end to end and we hung tough and eventually ground them down and got the win.”
Vice-captains Lamar Liolevave and Sam Meskell are set to step up in Whitelaw’s absence, though experienced Titans players such as Kane Elgey also shape as an option.
Burleigh fell 30-28 to the Northern Pride at Pizzey Park, with coach Jimmy Lenihan lamenting a slow start.
“We got what we deserved,” he said.
“We didn’t do a very good first half and then the start of our second half was pretty poor. Football has a funny way of giving you what you deserve.”
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A NERVOUS wait looms for Tweed Heads with inspirational skipper Cheyne Whitelaw to get scans on a knee injury.
Whitelaw left the field after 11 minutes in the Seagulls’ 13-12 win over Central Queensland that was sealed by a Lindon McGrady field goal. The Capras had a shot at a one-pointer of their own on the buzzer but were unsuccessful.
The result would have placed Tweed inside the Intrust Super Cup top six if not for Norths’ comeback on Sunday afternoon to beat Redcliffe.
But for now, all eyes are on Whitelaw.
Coach Ben Woolf conceded “it doesn’t look overly promising” but believes his players can lift if their leader is sidelined.
“The boys showed they got through 70 minutes without him and obviously had burnt an interchange,” Woolf said.
“The back end of the game was really end to end and we hung tough and eventually ground them down and got the win.”
Vice-captains Lamar Liolevave and Sam Meskell are set to step up in Whitelaw’s absence, though experienced Titans players such as Kane Elgey also shape as an option.
Burleigh fell 30-28 to the Northern Pride at Pizzey Park, with coach Jimmy Lenihan lamenting a slow start.
“We got what we deserved,” he said.
“We didn’t do a very good first half and then the start of our second half was pretty poor. Football has a funny way of giving you what you deserve.”
Mr Bods
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Seagulls v Norths on ch9 now
Can’t say any of the Titans lads are knocking the door down for a first grade recall
Can’t say any of the Titans lads are knocking the door down for a first grade recall
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From Tweed to Tonga? Koni stars
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Konrad Hurrell scored two tries and set up another as Tweed Heads contributed to Norths' descent from the head of the table with a 28-24 win at the Piggabeen Sports Complex.
In contention to represent Tonga next Saturday against Samoa in the Pacific Test, Hurrell was more than a handful.
The NRL personality player marked up against young Bronco Gehamat Shibasaki, who was named at halftime in the XXXX Queensland Residents squad to play New South Wales Residents next Sunday in Sydney.
Yet it was fair to say Hurrell took the points decision, and not only on the scoreboard, where Tweed won and Hurrell scored two tries to Shibasaki's one.
It was a helter-skelter opening to the game, with four tries posted in an incredible 10-minute period between the ninth and 19th minutes.
The free-slowing contest had Tweed ahead 16-12 at halftime, but the Seagulls looked set to be challenged for the lead when the second half resumed.
However, Norths conceded two tries which were against the run of play, one to former Knights and Roosters NRL player Brendan Elliott and the second to a clever Hurrell, who anticipated an intercept.
That allowed Tweed to skip ahead 28-18 and seemingly put the game beyond doubt – until a late try by Jack Ahearn made the last three minutes a tightrope walk.
Norths went within inches of scoring a try that would have levelled the game, but ultimately it wasn't to be.
While Hurrell's two tries showcased his barrelling style and uncanny balance, it was the try he set up for Kane Elgey which most pleased the highlight reels.
Hurrell received the ball on the right edge from Bryce Cartwright who held up two defenders and gave a trademark one-handed flick pass that put his outside man in space, Hurrell bursting away before slowing down to pass to Elgey with perfection.
The win will elevate Tweed to sixth spot on the ladder, only a few months after they occupied the caller.
For Norths the opposite is true. From being in equal first place, the Devils are now in danger of slipping outside the top eight.
Next week is a weekend off for both teams while the representative round is held.
Full scoring details and final team lists available at QRL Live.
TWEED HEADS SEAGULLS 28 (Konrad Hurrell 2, Lindon McGrady, Kane Elgey, Brendan Elliott tries; Lindon McGrady 4 goals) def NORTHS DEVILS 24 (Michael Lucas, Gehamat Shibasaki, Jack Miers, Jack Ahearn tries; Luke Pollock 2, Jack Miers 2 goals) at the Piggabeen Sports Complex.
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Konrad Hurrell scored two tries and set up another as Tweed Heads contributed to Norths' descent from the head of the table with a 28-24 win at the Piggabeen Sports Complex.
In contention to represent Tonga next Saturday against Samoa in the Pacific Test, Hurrell was more than a handful.
The NRL personality player marked up against young Bronco Gehamat Shibasaki, who was named at halftime in the XXXX Queensland Residents squad to play New South Wales Residents next Sunday in Sydney.
Yet it was fair to say Hurrell took the points decision, and not only on the scoreboard, where Tweed won and Hurrell scored two tries to Shibasaki's one.
It was a helter-skelter opening to the game, with four tries posted in an incredible 10-minute period between the ninth and 19th minutes.
The free-slowing contest had Tweed ahead 16-12 at halftime, but the Seagulls looked set to be challenged for the lead when the second half resumed.
However, Norths conceded two tries which were against the run of play, one to former Knights and Roosters NRL player Brendan Elliott and the second to a clever Hurrell, who anticipated an intercept.
That allowed Tweed to skip ahead 28-18 and seemingly put the game beyond doubt – until a late try by Jack Ahearn made the last three minutes a tightrope walk.
Norths went within inches of scoring a try that would have levelled the game, but ultimately it wasn't to be.
While Hurrell's two tries showcased his barrelling style and uncanny balance, it was the try he set up for Kane Elgey which most pleased the highlight reels.
Hurrell received the ball on the right edge from Bryce Cartwright who held up two defenders and gave a trademark one-handed flick pass that put his outside man in space, Hurrell bursting away before slowing down to pass to Elgey with perfection.
The win will elevate Tweed to sixth spot on the ladder, only a few months after they occupied the caller.
For Norths the opposite is true. From being in equal first place, the Devils are now in danger of slipping outside the top eight.
Next week is a weekend off for both teams while the representative round is held.
Full scoring details and final team lists available at QRL Live.
TWEED HEADS SEAGULLS 28 (Konrad Hurrell 2, Lindon McGrady, Kane Elgey, Brendan Elliott tries; Lindon McGrady 4 goals) def NORTHS DEVILS 24 (Michael Lucas, Gehamat Shibasaki, Jack Miers, Jack Ahearn tries; Luke Pollock 2, Jack Miers 2 goals) at the Piggabeen Sports Complex.
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Meanwhile, Tweed Heads moved inside the ISC top six for the first time since Round 1 of the 2016 season by pipping Norths 28-24 in an entertaining encounter.
Titans-contracted forwards Ryan Simpkins and Bryce Cartwright shared players’ player for the Seagulls, with the latter’s effort a perfect response to being dropped from the NRL.
Cartwright looked at home in his preferred right second-row position – which has been blocked at Titans level by Kevin Proctor – frequently causing the Devils’ defensive line trouble.
“He has got that good right-hand offload which probably suited where we played him. He was a real handful when he carried the ball,” said Seagulls coach Ben Woolf.
https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/sport
Titans-contracted forwards Ryan Simpkins and Bryce Cartwright shared players’ player for the Seagulls, with the latter’s effort a perfect response to being dropped from the NRL.
Cartwright looked at home in his preferred right second-row position – which has been blocked at Titans level by Kevin Proctor – frequently causing the Devils’ defensive line trouble.
“He has got that good right-hand offload which probably suited where we played him. He was a real handful when he carried the ball,” said Seagulls coach Ben Woolf.
https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/sport
Mr Bods
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There’s no point in playing CartWrong in Proctor’s right edge spot in QCup.
Brennan’s vision was to Coach him to play Lock.
He needs to learn to play that position.
Opportunity wasted.
Brennan’s vision was to Coach him to play Lock.
He needs to learn to play that position.
Opportunity wasted.
Mr Bods
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Seagulls lost to Burleigh 34-16 today.
If anyone went then a few comments would be appreciated
If anyone went then a few comments would be appreciated