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Group 18Chapters on this page:
In The Beginning 1985 1986 1986 Team Photos 1987
In The Beginning
Group 18 was orginially started in 1914 when the chance from union to league occured. In the 15 years between 1971 and 1986 the Seagulls 'contested' 52 out of the 55 Group 18 rugby league grand finals. (Johnson 1986)
In 1971 the Seagulls C Grade beat Cudgen in the under 18 premiership game, with the score 9-8. The team was on a winning streak between 1973-1975 when they won the 3 premierships.
In
1982 the Gulls had the opportunity to travel oversees and represent
Australian rugby in a weekend of exhibitions against local USA rugby
teams (pictured left).
The year 1983 saw player John Harvey step up as Captain- Coach
before later returning to the Manly- Waringah Sea Eagles. Harvey was
replaced by Mick Ryan.
1983 also saw the return of brothers Tom and Bill Dinsey to the club. Another achievement for the season was the winning of the Clayton Cup (pictured right), last won in the club's golden year, 1963.
1985
In 1985 the Seagulls Group 18 were at the "top of the state". Final fixtures held at Cunningham Field on August 25th resulted in wins for the A Grade, Under 19s and under 17s. This meant the 5th win in 5 years for the Under 19s.
Whilst Bob Mc Demott's reserve grade were undefeated all year, they unfortunately missed out on a spot in the grand final, failing to win their semi final and final matches.
In December of 1985 approval was given for the purchase of 40 acres of land on Pigabeen Road, now host to a playing field and grandstand, where the Tweed Heads Seagulls currently train.
1986
Following on from their success in 1985, the Seagulls had all 5 teams make the 1986 grand finals, with the under 18s winning the premiership. One of the club's greats, coach Stan Gilmore received the 'coach of the year' after his 6th successive grand final win.
Other highlights for the 1986 season included:
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Visits from the Brisbane representative side, and Manly Warringah and Parramatta Clubs, to the Seagulls home at Cunningham Field.
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Sporting complex at Pigabeen was well under way.
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Seagulls colts emerged in 1986.
Tweed Heads Seagulls Team Photos for 1986
1987
Country Rugby League Championships - The Caltex Cup
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