1976 The Year that Was!

1976 The Year that Was!

Round 1 – 28/03/76Norths 26 defeated Wynnum Manly 22 (Bishop Park)The Wynnum Manly A Grade side opened their premiership chase on a dull note, when they went down to Norths 26-22.It was a hard-fought close match which saw both sides score four tries.  A feature of...
1982 QRL Winfield State League Stick Pins

1982 QRL Winfield State League Stick Pins

In the season of 1982, the Brisbane Rugby League competition took on a totally new look.During a normal Brisbane Rugby League season we would have three rounds played, which involved 21 home and away fixtures, unless you were the match of the day which was held at...
1976 Jim Shuns the Seagull Star Role

1976 Jim Shuns the Seagull Star Role

“Please don’t lay it on, mate.  I don’t go for that stuff at all.”  This sincere request came from Wynnum Manly coach Jim Lewis and the message was that he did not want publicity around himself.For the team, yes.  They were the ones out there, trying like mad, copping...
20 Questions with Jim Geraghty

20 Questions with Jim Geraghty

Question 1: Jim where did your love for Rugby League start?Jim: Well my father was one of the founders of the Wynnum Manly Football Club, so when I was a kid I went to all the football games with him naturally.  I didn’t play much, because early in my career I...