Wynnum Manly Seagulls have made a dream debut in the BMD Premiership competition, recording a Round 1 win over last year's defending premiers Burleigh Bears.
Match: WM Seagulls v Bears
Round 1 -
home Team
WM Seagulls
3rd Position
away Team
Bears
6th Position
Venue: Iona College, Brisbane
In other Round 1 matches played so far, Brisbane Tigers showed their intentions for the season with a strong 26-0 victory against the newly reinstated Souths Logan Magpies.
Match: Magpies v Tigers
Round 1 -
home Team
Magpies
8th Position
away Team
Tigers
1st Position
Venue: Marsden State High School, Brisbane
In Browne Park in Rockhampton, Emmanita Paki thrilled the home supporters to score a last-minute try and snatch victory from West Brisbane Panthers.
Match: Capras v Panthers
Round 1 -
home Team
Capras
4th Position
away Team
Panthers
5th Position
Venue: Browne Park, Rockhampton
Match: Seagulls v Stars
Round 1 -
home Team
Seagulls
2nd Position
away Team
Stars
7th Position
Venue: Piggabeen Sports Complex, Tweed Heads
In Sunday's only match in the BMD Premiership competition, Tweed Seagulls proved too strong for the visiting North Queensland Gold Stars.