Wynnum Manly Seagulls utility Jayden Berrell joined an illustrious list of former greats when he took out the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club – Intrust Super Cup Player of the Year award at the Seagulls awards night.
He was a constant performer and worthy winner of the award in a side that struggled with injuries throughout 2017.
The night also was a chance for the Seagulls to bid farewell to outgoing club great Matt Seamark who brought up his 200th Cup match during the season.
Seamark, who announced his retirement on the night, has been selected for Wales for the upcoming World Cup.
The half was a member of the Baysiders back-to-back Intrust Super Cup premiership sides in 2011 and 2012 and is also the highest goal scorer in Cup history.
Other highlights from the evening included Seagulls stalwart John Te Reo being recognised for reaching his 200 Cup match in 2017, while fullback Daniel Ogden scored try 136 to become the all-time leading try scorer in Queensland Intrust Super Cup history.
Wynnum Manly Seagulls chairman Rick Green was honoured with Life Membership of the club and former Maroons and Kangaroos representative Chris McKenna was farewelled on the evening for his tireless work over the past seven years as Academy and Development Officer.
Wynnum Manly Seagulls 2017 award winners
Wynnum Manly Leagues Club Intrust Super Cup Player of the Year: Jayden Berrell
BMD Players’ Player: Mitch Cronin
OPTUS BRL Player of the Year: Adam Tuimavave Gerard
BRL Players’ Player: Mitch Moore
FOGS Colts Challenge Player of the Year: Mitipere Tuatai
FOGS Colts Challenge Players’ Player: Mitipere Tuatai
Anthony Schweitzer Memorial Shield: Fan’s Favourite: Peter Gubb
Australia Trade Industry College Mal Meninga Cup Best Back: Jack Callow
Australia Trade Industry College Mal Meninga Cup Best Forward: Brock Richardson
Australia Trade Industry College Mal Meninga Cup Player of the Year: Brock Richardson
Wynnum Manly Old Boys Award: Aaron Booth
Trevor Niebling Memorial Trophy – Best Junior to Senior: Jack Goodsell
Arch Geary Club Person of the Year: Boyd Meehan
Other Intrust Super Cup club award winners
Mackay Cutters
Easts Tigers
Souths Logan Magpies
Townsville Blackhawks
Burleigh Bears
>> The QRL are featuring all the Intrust Super Cup club award winners in coming weeks. Keep an eye on the website www.qrl.com.au for all the news.
