Family atmosphere lifting the Doggies

BEERWAH Bulldogs President Stephen ‘Ref’ Hammil says players are in top shape and attitude ahead of the 2023 season opening following a strong preseason and a positive family-focused atmosphere across the hinterland club.

Adding to the high spirits, former club junior and NRL star Reed Mahoney has just been appointed co-captain at the Canterbury Bulldogs. Reed is returning to the Bulldogs after leaving the Eels last year following his grand final appearance.

Ref said he was pleased to see a big rise in new registrations across the club with incoming players slotting seamlessly into established teams. He said the board’s main goal was to create and maintain a vibrant and growing club that welcomes all comers.

“We want kids to be happy,” he said.

“We want to make the grand final obviously, everyone wants to win that, but the goal for the club is let’s get these kids skills developed to where they club ahead of the season opener.

“The feel in the club is great at the moment, it feels really good, I’ve never seen the club so happy, all the boys are turning up to training all smiles, they’re