Burleigh Bears 2019 [Archive]

DIEHARD

16-03-19, 01:38 PM

Don boost helps Bears’ win search
http://www.gcbulletin.com.au

BURLEIGH are set to benefit from the presence of Gold Coast Titans cult hero Anthony Don against Ipswich this afternoon as they strive to open their Intrust Super Cup victory account in 2019.

The veteran winger was a surprise omission from the Titans’ Round 1 side, meaning he will return to the Bears, who he played with before graduating to the NRL.

“He is a long-standing Burleigh bloke from years ago and it will be good for a lot of the young blokes in the side to see someone with his sort of profile playing at the club,” Burleigh coach Jimmy Lenihan said. “I’m sure he will be really positive in the way he plays with us.”

Lenihan was disappointed with his side’s first-up 28-22 loss to Norths.

“We’re still working on things and are a work in progress,” he said.

“Last week I think we just needed to finetune the little things that we are doing with our defence and see if we can make those improvements this week.”

Dale Copley is not expected to join Don in dropping back for the 4pm kick-off.

DIEHARD

23-03-19, 01:26 PM

Burleigh Bears v Tweed Heads Seagulls
Pizzey Park on Sunday, March 23 – 2pm
Head-to-Head: Burleigh 17 Tweed 13 Drawn 1
Twitter: #intrustsupercup #BEARSvTHS
Tipping % - via QRL Tipping: Bears 73% v Tweed 27%
Livestream: Bears TV

The Seagulls will be out to break their second noted losing streak in as many weeks when they take on Burleigh Bears in the Intrust Super Cup rivalry round clash at Pizzey Park.

The Ben Woolf-coached Seagulls ended their seven-match losing run against Townsville at Piggabeen Sports Complex last Sunday in their first victory against the Blackhawks.

The away side haven’t won against their arch-rivals since 2015, with the Bears winning the past six games between the two side, including the last three played at Pizzey Park.

The Gulls will be without halfback Ryley Jacks, who has been called into the Titans line-up, with utility Jack Cook named at halfback.
The Bears, who have won four of their past five home games, have a strong contingency of forwards that includes skipper Luke Page, Pat Politoni and current Titans Morgan Boyle and Jai Whitbread who present a strong challenge to the Gulls pack.
(with Tweed Seagulls Media)

http://www.qrl.com.au

DIEHARD

24-03-19, 04:32 PM

DERBY DAY: Seagulls out to end its Burleigh losing streak
https://www.tweeddailynews.com.au/

RUGBY LEAGUE: Tweed goes into this Sunday's grudge match having lost their last six games against the Bears.

The loss of Ryley Jacks who has been called up to the Gold Coast Titans will be a loss.

But utility Jack Cook will fill the number seven jersey and brings with him plenty of experience.

Mitch Rein, who played well in tough conditions last weekend, will again start in at hooker.

Coach Ben Woolf said his side's tight defence, which has been the hallmark of their first two victories, will be pivotal if they are to take bragging rights this Sunday.

"Our defence has been much better than last season with our missed tackles and line-breaks against us right down in the first two rounds,” Woolf said.

"But we know the Bears are going to be a really tough contest for us.

"They put 40 points on Ipswich last week and have a very experienced team, so we know what we're up against.

Woolf said his side was expecting a physical game as it traditionally is against Burleigh.

"It will be a really difficult task playing them at home this week and a step up from what we have played so far,” he said.

"We are really looking forward to it and all the players are really keen for the local derby.

"We are expecting a physical game and aiming to match them in this area.”

Fill-in halfback Jack Cook has had the full support of his coach thrown behind him for the round three clash.

Woolf said Jacks would be a loss to his side but his team is built to cope with players absent to play in the NRL.

"Riley will be a big loss but that is part of the affiliate process,” he said.

"We have prepared well through the pre season without him so are hoping it doesn't have too much impact on the team.”

Kick-off for the Intrsut Super Cup match between Tweed and Burleigh will be 2pm AEST.

ALX25

31-03-19, 09:39 PM

So Politoni in strife.

mdrew

18-04-19, 07:48 PM

Good win for Burleigh tonight 24-10 over the Mackay Cutters

Mr Bods

28-04-19, 11:39 AM

That’s one serious smashing Burleigh gave PNG on Thursday

Mr Bods

05-05-19, 02:33 PM

Burleigh annihilated Redcliffe but strangely both Arthurs and Lee didn’t play.
Any info??

ALX25

05-05-19, 10:01 PM

Burleigh annihilated Redcliffe but strangely both Arthurs and Lee didn’t play.
Any info??

With the injuries to Sami and Gordon, both would have been pulled from the game.

Mr Bods

06-05-19, 10:35 AM

With the injuries to Sami and Gordon, both would have been pulled from the game.

Yeah I guess so. Not sure I like it though. Footy Players should play a game every weekend if fit. Nothing beats match fitness despite the risk of injury.

Mr Bods

26-05-19, 11:14 AM

Good win again

Sunny86

26-05-19, 12:13 PM

If they play a second half again like that did against the falcons they will pay

Mr Bods

02-06-19, 07:50 PM

Substantial loss today
Not a good time for Burleigh to be having losses while the #anointJimmy movement is in full swing

ja4220

02-06-19, 10:02 PM

Substantial loss today
Not a good time for Burleigh to be having losses while the #anointJimmy movement is in full swing

Well Sunshine Coast are top of the table for a reason.
Good to see the 20’s got over the line, especially with how many of the 18’s were playing.

Mr Bods

09-06-19, 06:10 PM

Big win today

Mr Bods

16-06-19, 11:08 AM

Another solid win this week

DIEHARD

29-06-19, 02:14 PM

Tanah finds there’s a Bear in there now
http://www.gcbulletin.com.au

Tanah Boyd will swap his Souths Logan jersey for a Burleigh one this weekend. Picture: AAP IMAGE

EMERGING halfback Tanah Boyd will get the chance to impress Titans coach Garth Brennan when he makes his Intrust Super Cup club debut for Burleigh tomorrow.

The 18-year-old was blooded by the Bears in their 24-16 Rugby League Gold Coast A-grade win over Ormeau last weekend and will now progress straight into their ISC squad.

Boyd, who played 10 ISC games for Souths Logan earlier in the year before being signed by the Titans, will be deployed off the bench in a Round 15 away meeting with the razzle dazzle of Ipswich.

Bears ISC coach Jimmy Lenihan had a juggling act on his hands, given that he was already carrying three halves – Jamal Fogarty, Josh Rogers and Dylan Phythian – in his top 17 but will squeeze in another playmaker by utilising the latter’s utility value in a different position.

The supersub role designated for Boyd is part of easing him in to the second-placed side’s systems.

“While he’s certainly talented, still being a very young playmaker in a side that is fairly established is something that we’ll have to take our time with,” Lenihan said.

“We don’t want to put him in the deep end … a soft approach to start with for Tanah I think will be the best thing for everyone.”

Of his performance against Ormeau, Bears A-grade coach Matt Foster said Boyd did a fine job after having just one training run with the team.

“You could see in his passes and his movements that he’s a quality footballer for sure,” Foster said.

“He’s pretty strong for his size, he has got a good build.”

Fellow Titans mid-season recruit Sam Stone could also make his Burleigh debut at North Ipswich Reserve.

The duo’s addition to Lenihan’s stocks come as ace second-rower Blake Leary returns from France. He will start back at training on July 9.

Jamie Dowling and Dylan Kelly are due to make their injury comebacks soon too.

Mr Bods

29-06-19, 08:38 PM

Burleigh won today and not only did TBoyd play but so did SStone

ALX25

14-07-19, 03:44 PM

Bears were way too clinical for Tweed today.

Mr Bods

30-07-19, 09:22 PM

Tanah Boyd starting #6 this weekend

ja4220

05-08-19, 08:11 PM

Tanah Boyd starting #6 this weekend

Any word on why he didn’t play? Did he play RLGC ?

mdrew

05-08-19, 09:00 PM

No mate he didn't

Any word on why he didn’t play? Did he play RLGC ?

Bayside Titan

10-08-19, 10:14 AM

{ ISC DEBUT } congrats to @gctitans contracted young gun Will Evans, who will make his ISC debut for @burleighbears tomorrow when they take on the Hunters in PNG. Normally at home in the centres, Will will start the game on the wing as burleigh look to cement their spot on the ladder in the lead up to the finals. Evans is a former Queensland under-16 representative and also featured in the 2018 NRL Schoolboys Cup national final for Palm Beach Currumbin. #futuretitan #upthebears #younggun #localfooty #isc #nrl #gctitans #wearelegion #thrunthru #weareready

Mr Bods

11-08-19, 04:46 PM

Solid win today

Mr Bods

17-08-19, 03:25 PM

Don and TBoyd are playing today

Mr Bods

17-08-19, 05:50 PM

Good win BURLEIGH
Don got 3 tries

Mr Bods

22-08-19, 07:01 PM

Don and TBoyd named for BURLEIGH

Mr Bods

25-08-19, 04:47 PM

Any reports on how TBoyd went today in the Loss to Sunny Coast?

Mr Bods

31-08-19, 08:39 PM

Bears gave CQ a touch up tonight

Mr Bods

08-09-19, 11:18 AM

Although I’m a Tweed man good luck today to Burleigh in their qualifying semi away in Wynnum this arvo

Mr Bods

08-09-19, 03:41 PM

Good news
Burleigh snuck home 34-32 over Wynnum
So they get the fortnight off and are one game away from a GF appearance

Mr Bods

08-09-19, 04:03 PM

Huge boil over with Sunshine Coast losing to Townsville

Mr Bods

20-09-19, 03:33 PM

Anyone going to the BURLEIGH v Sunshine Coast semi on Sunday?

ja4220

20-09-19, 06:03 PM

Anyone going to the BURLEIGH v Sunshine Coast semi on Sunday?

I would have but away for work! Big day with HDC and ISC both against Sunshine Coast!
Enjoy Mr Bods !

Mr Bods

22-09-19, 10:54 AM

I would have but away for work! Big day with HDC and ISC both against Sunshine Coast!
Enjoy Mr Bods !

Thanks JA. It’s on ch9. I’m a Tweed man so I’m not fully fired up.

Mr Bods

22-09-19, 03:47 PM

Does anyone know why the Drongoes Bound Ingrate Arthurs isn’t playing for Burleigh during the finals??

Titslover

22-09-19, 03:48 PM

Does anyone know why the Drongoes Bound Ingrate Arthurs isn’t playing for Burleigh during the finals??

He’s in Europe with AJ

Mr Bods

22-09-19, 03:51 PM

He’s in Europe with AJ

Thanks for replying. I still wonder why he isn’t fronting up to finish his commitments.

Mr Bods

22-09-19, 04:29 PM

And with Saluima having what looks like an injury it be great if he was here fulfilling his contract now

- - - Updated - - -

And now Kurtis Rowe on report for a trip

So where’s the Ingrate Arthurs???

Mr Bods

22-09-19, 04:42 PM

Good stuff BURLEIGH
Get it done in the GF
Nothing hurts more than a GF loss

ja4220

26-09-19, 09:21 PM

Good stuff BURLEIGH
Get it done in the GF
Nothing hurts more than a GF loss

Organised my Gf tickets today!
Up the Bears!

Mr Bods

26-09-19, 09:27 PM

Organised my Gf tickets today!
Up the Bears!

Good on you mate.
Hope it’s a great day.
My worry is they played so well last week that it’s impossible to replicate. They will have to start again and diligently go about slowly breaking down Wynnum and be able to handle any adversity if it comes their way.

Fingers Crossed they bring it mentally.

Toads

28-09-19, 08:36 AM

ja4220

28-09-19, 10:01 AM

Should be a good one this game. Looking forward to it moreso than next weeks main game match.

A bit disappointed it's being held at Redcliffe instead of Lang Park this year. One can only guess Qld Stadiums priced the QRL/QCup outta the place?

I feel the opposite. The last couple of years there has been hardly anyone at Suncorp, and it looks horrible empty and has no atmosphere.
Redcliffe is almost sold out, the prices were very reasonable, the ground and amenities are great. The atmosphere will be awesome!
I think it’s a brilliant decision by the QRL, and I think is another good reason for a boutique size stadium on the Coast.

Mr Bods

28-09-19, 10:26 AM

^^^ boutique size stadium would be great as it could be used by Burleigh, Tweed, Titans NRLW, and a future A-League team.

ja4220

28-09-19, 11:44 AM

^^^ boutique size stadium would be great as it could be used by Burleigh, Tweed, Titans NRLW, and a future A-League team.

100%. I know Tate has his preferences, but if it was me I’d be redeveloping the Broadbeach Bowls, Soccer Club Surf Club area. It has great access to transport, close to restaurants and entertainment. You could build a really cool precinct there as well!

Bayside Titan

29-09-19, 04:35 PM

Bears up 16-10 with 19 minutes to go. Breeze at Wynnum’s back in the second half.

Mr Bods

29-09-19, 04:54 PM

Well done Burleigh!!! Enjoy celebrating with an extra strong cup of tea tonight because you now have a chance next Sunday to redeem your last appearance in the State Championship. Kurtis Rowe was immense and well done super coach Lenihan.

Toads

30-09-19, 09:30 AM

I feel the opposite. The last couple of years there has been hardly anyone at Suncorp, and it looks horrible empty and has no atmosphere.
Redcliffe is almost sold out, the prices were very reasonable, the ground and amenities are great. The atmosphere will be awesome!
I think it’s a brilliant decision by the QRL, and I think is another good reason for a boutique size stadium on the Coast.

Now you mention it, they're all good points that you raised, ja4220. I guess I was looking at it as a hallowed turf thing, but it's not exactly Lang Park anymore either.

As for the boutique stadium idea. I've been mentioning for some time now that I do believe if they reclaimed some more land from the Broadwater at the northern end of the Broadwater parklands for stadium might be a good idea. Close to public transport and entertainment precincts, and it'd be a feather in GC's cap once the casino goes ahead on Wavebreak Island.

Well done, Burleigh Bears. :thumbsup:

Mr Bods

30-09-19, 12:06 PM

The boutique stadium idea say 15k capacity at either Southport or Broadbeach is a stunning idea. I’m under the impression too that the cost of replicating the Dolphin Stadium is a lot cheaper than people may think.

And as I said earlier it could be used by Burleigh, Tweed (especially if it was at Broadbeach), our future NRLW team and an A-League team in time plus be used for things like concerts, motocross, circus, Titans trial games etc.

ja4220

30-09-19, 01:57 PM

So from memory the crowd yesterday was just under 8000. But it was pretty full, had a good atmosphere and was a good day.
Drinks and food were reasonably priced and it seem to run smoothly.

Mr Bods

01-10-19, 08:19 PM

Any intel on how heavily the Bears celebrated on Sunday?

Mr Bods

06-10-19, 03:50 PM

Jesus such a great effort but FFS why didn’t they put it out for a scrum

JunctionBlock

06-10-19, 07:34 PM

Jesus such a great effort but FFS why didn’t they put it out for a scrum

Fell apart in the last 20mins. Very Titanesque unfortunately. Feel terrible for them all. The kick off going out on the full and then that bounce.

gotitans101_

06-10-19, 07:35 PM

edit sorrry

kioli

07-10-19, 07:35 PM

Heartbreaking last few mins.

lonegull

11-10-19, 07:32 AM

Rumours that John Cartwright to coach the bears in 2020

Mr Bods

11-10-19, 08:08 AM

I thought King Henry May be interested

Bayside Titan

11-10-19, 08:09 AM

Rumours that John Cartwright to coach the bears in 2020

Why would he come back and how awkward would it be that a coach Titans sacked is in control of the feeder club.??

Mr Bods

11-10-19, 08:38 AM

Why would he come back and how awkward would it be that a coach Titans sacked is in control of the feeder club.??

I know King Henry has already expressed he’s love to be involved with the Titans again, in the case of Cartwright well under the assumption that he loves and misses the GC I’d suggest he’d be prepared to suck it up and let bygones be bygones for job, lifestyle and location.

I’d suggest a lot of Gold Coasters could relate to that

Toads

11-10-19, 09:20 AM

Rumours that John Cartwright to coach the bears in 2020

Nothing untowards you, lonegull. But that's such a treadful rumour, one can only hope it's someone's attempt at sarcasm.

Mr Bods

11-10-19, 09:36 AM

Nothing untowards you, lonegull. But that's such a treadful rumour, one can only hope it's someone's attempt at sarcasm.

It’s believable given his Son In Law plays for Burleigh and his family connections and the fact he lived here for quite a while

lonegull

11-10-19, 09:38 AM

Nothing untowards you, lonegull. But that's such a treadful rumour, one can only hope it's someone's attempt at sarcasm.

Toads totally agree its an awful rumour and just doesnt make any sense what so ever, an its no attempt at sarcasm

Mexican titan

11-10-19, 09:44 AM

Toads totally agree its an awful rumour and just doesnt make any sense what so ever, an its no attempt at sarcasm

It is mentioned in today's Courier Mail so it seems more than just a rumour.
Why would he leave a cushy job at Manly for a QCup job?

Mr Bods

11-10-19, 10:00 AM

It is mentioned in today's Courier Mail so it seems more than just a rumour.
Why would he leave a cushy job at Manly for a QCup job?

I’ve given reasons already in two posts

Nols of the Goldy

11-10-19, 02:43 PM

Have to agree with you Bods. His daughter Eden and Hayden Schwass from the Burleigh Bears are getting married today. Both his daughters are on the coast and he still owns a house here. I know he does miss the coast so you never know, it could be in the pipeline.

Mr Bods

11-10-19, 02:45 PM

mdrew

08-11-19, 12:48 PM

Rick Stone is Burleigh’s new head coach.

Bayside Titan

08-11-19, 02:31 PM

Rick Stone is Burleigh’s new head coach.

Just saw that.... It was reported that John Cartwright put in for it..... I wonder how comfortable it would have been if he got the role and was invited to titans training as now the Burleigh and tweed coaches are ??

Good to get Stone back...

Menoitios

09-11-19, 09:10 AM

The Burleigh Bears have announced the appointment of Rick Stone as head coach for the next two Intrust Super Cup seasons.

The two-time Intrust Super Cup premiership-winning coach is no stranger to the Bears, having previously coached over 200 games at the club from 1995 to 2005. In that time Stone lead the club to premierships in 1999 and 2004.

Stone left the Bears in 2005 to take up an assistant coaching role with the Newcastle Knights where he ultimately became head coach.

Stone has also held coaching positions with Huddersfield Giants (Super League), the Fiji Bati National Team, Sydney Roosters NRLW (2019) and is the current Lebanon National team head coach.

Bears CEO Damian Driscoll said the club had been inundated with applications for the position and securing a coach of Stone's ilk was the best outcome to lead the club forward.

“We are very excited to have Rick returning to the club as head coach. Rick has a thorough knowledge of our club and community, which are qualities that are important at the Bears," Driscoll said.

"Rick has an extensive coaching resume and we look forward to what he will bring to the Bears."

Stone said he was excited about the challenge of being back where it started.

“The Burleigh Bears mean a lot to me as they gave me my first opportunity to coach in the Intrust Super Cup," Stone said.

"I have great memories from my previous time at the club and look forward to more success.

"Jimmy (Lenihan) has left the club in great shape and I am excited to work with the current group of players and next generation of Intrust Super Cup players pushing through the club's development system. There is a lot to look forward to.”

https://www.titans.com.au/news/2019/11/08/burleigh-appoint-new-head-coach/