Pine Rivers Bears Official

24/10/2026

THE COACHES ARE BACK, AND WE’RE LEVELING UP 🔥

After an incredible season that saw our Open Women go undefeated through the regular season and claim the Community Division Minor Premiership, we’re stepping things up in 2027! 💚🖤🤍

Owen Uasike & Mereoni Jensen are BACK IN THE DEN, and this season the Bears will compete across both Premiership AND Community divisions! 🏉

Last year, the coaching duo helped a group of mostly new players learn the game, grow together and thrive. Now it’s time to build on that foundation and take the next step. 💪

🐻 Want to be part of it?

📅 Pre-season starts Thursday 5th Nov
⏰ 7:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Mathieson Park, Petrie

📧 Player enquiries: [email protected]

New and experienced players welcome. Come be part of something special in 2027! 💚🖤🤍

23/10/2026

‼️WE NEED YOU!🐻‼️

Nominations are officially open for the Pine Rivers Bears Committee, and ALL positions are available for nomination! 💚🖤🤍

Every Committee position is available for nomination, with opportunities across football operations, coaching and development, game day, events, fundraising, sponsorship, social media, facilities, volunteers, first aid, merch and plenty more.

You don’t have to know everything or have years of committee experience.

If you’re passionate, willing to contribute and want to help make a difference at the Bears, we encourage you to consider putting your hand up. 🙋

📋 Position Descriptions are available, email [email protected] for further information.

📝 NOMINATE HERE:
https://form.jotform.com/262516654754868

⏰ Nominations close 5pm, 27 October.

💚🖤🤍 New faces. Fresh ideas. Passionate people. One Bears community.

If you’ve ever thought about getting more involved, now is the time. 🐻🏉

22/10/2026

GIRLS & WOMEN’S PRE-SEASON KICK-OFF! 🐻🏉

Thinking about pulling on the Bears jersey in 2027? Come down and meet the crew! 💚

We’re bringing our 12–17 year old girls and Open Women (18+) together for one big Pre-Season Meet & Greet before we break into our individual age groups for regular pre-season training.

📅 Thursday 5 November
📍 Mathieson Park, 4 Mundin St, Petrie
⏰ 12–17 years: 6:00pm–7:00pm
⏰ Open Women 18+: 7:00pm–8:00pm

This first session is all about:

🐻 Meeting your coaches
🏉 Getting to know other players before the season starts
💪 Footy skills, drills and plenty of fun
🏋️ Gym and conditioning for our Open Women
🌭 FREE BBQ sausage sizzle after training!

Our coaching team is NRL-qualified and holds current Blue Cards, so our players will be in great hands.

🎒 What to bring:

✅ Footy boots
✅ Water bottle
✅ Joggers/runners for Open Women, as part of their session will be in the gym
✅ Your best Bears energy!

All skill and experience levels are welcome, whether you’re returning to the Den or thinking about giving rugby league a go for the first time. 💚🖤🤍

Following the Meet & Greet, our regular pre-season training will begin in separate groups from Tuesday 10 November. Keep an eye on our page later this week for full training details. 👀

Let’s kick off 2027 together! 🐻🏉

21/10/2026

FIELDS CLOSED - COME & TRY CANCELLED☔️🐻

Sorry Bears Fam, but we are making the early call to cancel tonight's Come & Try Session.

Thank you for your understanding 🐻💚

21/10/2026

COACHES WANTED FOR 2027! 🤍🖤💚

The Bears are starting preparations for Season 2027, and we’re calling for Expressions of Interest for coaches across our U6–U12 teams! 🐻🏉

We’re looking for people who are passionate about rugby league, supporting our young Bears and creating a positive environment for players to learn, develop and enjoy their footy.

🟢 Mixed Divisions
🩷 Girls Divisions
🔵 Boys Divisions

Applicants must hold, or be able to obtain, a Blue Card and be willing to complete all required NRL coaching training and qualifications.

👉 Submit your Expression of Interest here:
https://form.jotform.com/262666490297874

⚠️ Please note: Completing an EOI does not guarantee a coaching position. Pine Rivers Bears will be in contact to discuss Coaching applications.

Come be part of the Bears in 2027! 💚🖤🤍🐻🏉

21/10/2026

Unfortunately the fields will be closed again tonight.

A post has been made in the Cubs in Training Group to communicate this as well.

Thank you for your understanding.

☔️FIELDS CLOSED☔️

Matheson Park fields are closed until further notice due to the rain.

We will reasses on Wednesday and provide an update before our Cubs program.

Thank you for your understanding 🐻

20/10/2026

🐻🏉 LOOKING TO PLAY OPEN MEN’S FOOTY IN 2027?

Come check out the Bears! 💚🖤🤍

We’re holding a Division 1 & Division 3 Meet & Greet next Tuesday night for anyone interested in being part of our Open Men’s program in 2027.

Meet our coaches:

🟢 Div 1: Christian Talaimanu – 2026 RLB Open Men’s Div 2 Player of the Year!

🟢 Div 3: Jamie Small & Keenan Small

We’ll show you around the facilities, introduce you to the crew and BBQ dinner is on us! 🍽️

📅 Tuesday 27 October
⏰ 6:00pm
📍 Matheson Park, 3 Mundin Street, Petrie

No pressure, no boots needed. Just come down, have a feed, meet the team and see what the Bears have to offer in 2027. You won’t be disappointed! 🐻

One Club. One Family. Be part of the Bears in 2027.

19/10/2026

🏆🐻2026 PERPETUAL AWARD WINNERS

One of the highlights of our Presentation celebrations is recognising the players, teams, coaches, managers and club people whose contribution and achievements have stood out across the year.

A huge congratulations to our 2026 Pine Rivers Bears Perpetual Award winners! 💚🖤🤍

🏆 Club Person of the Year – Glenn Muller
🏆 Junior Club Spirit Award – The Foster Boys: Jhett, Hudson & Oaklan
🏆 Darcy Roberts Referee of the Year – Ivy D’Roza
🏆 Club Fundraising Team of the Year – Under 13 Girls
🏆 Coach & Manager of the Year (Mini) – Ben Kelly & Angela Kelly
🏆 Coach & Manager of the Year (Mod) – Harry Peck & Emma Bone
🏆 Senior Manager of the Year – Emily Simpson
🏆 Senior Coach of the Year – John Austen

🏆 Best Mini Attacking Team – Under 6 White
🏆 Best Mini Defensive Team – Under 9 Black
🏆 Mini Team of the Year – Under 8 Green
🏆 Best Mod Attacking Team – Under 11 Green
🏆 Best Mod Defensive Team – Under 11 White
🏆 Mod Team of the Year – Under 12 Green
🏆 Best International Attacking Team – Open Men Div 2
🏆 Best International Defensive Team – Open Women Community
🏆 Most Improved Team of the Year – Under 15 Girls
🏆 International Team of the Year – Under 15 Boys
🏆 International Team of the Year Runners Up – Under 14 Black

🏆 Most Outstanding Player of the Year – Christian Talaimanu
🏆 Clare Roberts Female Player of the Year – Tamia Berryman
🏆 Ben Craig Most Courageous Player – Camillus Komung
🏆 Pine Cup Player of the Series – Ben Buchan

These awards are about more than what happens on the scoreboard. They recognise the commitment, contribution and club spirit that make the Bears what they are.
Congratulations to every winner and team recognised. An incredible achievement and something you should all be very proud of. 💚🖤🤍

Once a Bear, always a Bear. 🐻🏉