It was one win and one loss for the Titans affiliates in round one of the Hostplus Cup.
With strong depth at the Titans in season 2022, there were a number of familiar faces on show, including a Burleigh front row pairing of Jarrod Wallace and Herman Ese'ese.
Francis scores double as Bears topple Seagulls
Wynnum Manly Seagulls however mistakes and an inability to match the commitment of the Burleigh Bears in general play cost the boys from the bay dearly, as last years grand finalists went down in round one.
Match: WM Seagulls v Bears
Round 1 -
home Team
WM Seagulls
11th Position
away Team
Bears
4th Position
Venue: BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane
Tigers get the two points with win against Tweed at Piggabeen
The Tweed Seagulls bounced back from a slow start to take a second-half lead in Round 1 before falling late to the Brisbane Tigers 20-16 at the Piggabeen Sports Complex.
Match: Seagulls v Tigers
Round 1 -
home Team
Seagulls
9th Position
away Team
Tigers
6th Position
Venue: Piggabeen Sports Complex, Tweed Heads