Now Wingham's captain-coach for 2016 Tye Ingebrigtsen is aiming to do a similar job with the Tigers.

The 24-year-old is in his first year of coaching with the Seagulls.

"Last year they came last and only won two games,'' he said from Hervey Bay.

"This season we've only lost two games from 15 and we're sitting in second place.''

Ingebrigtsen understands the Tigers have had their struggles in recent years although the first grade remains in the hunt for a top five berth this season. Wingham hasn't won a premiership since 2003 or qualified for a grand final since 2004. However, Ingebrigtsen said that he enjoys a challenge.

He added that the Wingham committee has been up-front with him from the start. He knows this isn't going to be be an easy gig.

"They've been good,'' he said.

"I think it's a great opportunity. I've enjoyed this season coaching now I'm looking forward to coaching in a different competition and the challenges that will bring.

"I've never played in NSW before and that's another reason why I'm looking forward to next year.''

Ingebrigtsen is a utility back. He's also the leading try scorer in the Bundaberg competition going into last weekend.

He's had experience in the Queensland Cup with Ipswich and Mackay before switching to Hervey Bay to take on the coaching position.

Ingebrigtsen comes from a rugby league family.

"My dad, Craig, is the coach of Easts Tigers in the Queensland Cup,'' he explained.

"And my brother's an NRL player manager.''

His dad makes the trip to Hervey Bay to wach him when possible and Ingebrigtsen hopes he'll be able to do the same next year to see him run around with Wingham.

"I run a few things off my dad and brother,'' he said.

He could also be bringing some players to the Tigers with a couple of team-mates currently with the Seagulls keen to make the move south.

Ingebrigtsen knows it's going to be a fair bit colder in Wingham mid-winter 2016 than what he's used to in Queensland.

But that doesn't faze him.

"My partner's family is from Goulburn,'' he explained.

"That's one of the reasons I'm keen to move - so she can be closer to her family. I'm a family-oriented sort of person and if my missus is happy, then I'm happy.''

He expects to be in Wingham by November. The club has already lined him up a job.

Ingebrigtsen will be the first captain-coach the Tigers have imported since Willy Lockwood in 2010.

Wingham treasurer Craig Martin is confident Ingebrigtsen will have a solid platform to work with, particularly if he brings some talent with him.

"Our current coach Stu Baker has done a great job, expecially bringing the young players along,'' Martin said.

"We were happy for him to continue next but Stewart is all for getting a captain-coach in.

"We have the best supporters in Group Three and the biggest and most loyal following. With Tye we're confident we'll give them plenty to cheer about next year.''