Former NRL forward Adam Brideson to replace Jon Buchanan as Wynnum Manly Seagulls coach
A FORMER NRL forward has been announced as the new coach of the Wynnum Manly Seagulls as the club embarks on a “fresh start”.
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FORMER Canterbury Bulldogs forward Adam Brideson will lead a new era for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls after being announced as the club’s new head coach for the next two seasons.
Brideson, also a former first grade captain and FOGS Colts coach at the Seagulls, will replace Jon Buchanan at season’s end after working in the Brisbane Broncos under-20s program for the past two years.
The 35-year-old played 22 NRL games for the Bulldogs between 2002-07 and Seagulls chairman Scott Thornton said the coaching change was a fresh start for the club.
“Adam impressed us when working with the Colts team a few years ago and he’s someone we think can do a lot for this club,” he said.
“Importantly for us, we are not only gaining an excellent coach, but someone who has a deep understanding and appreciation of our club’s culture, our values and the standards our fans expect from the Wynnum Manly Seagulls.
“Adam is an NRL coach in the making.
“The continued success of Paul Green with the North Queensland Cowboys has shown this club’s tremendous track record of helping coaches and players achieve their dreams of competing at the highest level.”
Wynnum Manly chief executive Hanan Laban said the club believed Brideson was the person to build on what Buchanan has achieved during his four-year tenure.
“After meeting with Adam and discussing his vision for the Seagulls, I have every confidence that he is the man to guide our club into the future,” he said.
“His leadership skills, work ethic and character stand out immediately, and he is a coach that our players, fans, sponsors and community will rally behind.
“Above all, he is a high quality person that will have a positive impact on the lives of the young men at our club.”
The Seagulls currently sit in ninth place on the Intrust Super Cup ladder but are only out of the top six on for and against.
They host the Northern Pride at BMD Kougari Oval on Saturday from 6pm.
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