The Gurgler previews this weekend’s action in the Queensland Cup Round 23 or Intrust Super Cup to give it the official name.
Each week, or most weeks we have the rundown on the week including TV Times and Live Streams, Odds, Tips, Results and the home of the unofficial PNG Hunters update.
THIS WEEK’S GAMES in 25 WORDS OR LESS OR SO
A brief intro to the games ahead – a full preview on each is at Nothing But League Qld Cup Match Centre.
SAT 4PM – NORTHS DEVILS v MACKAY CUTTERS @ Bishop Park
Second last v last. A Cutters win could open up the wooden spoon battle.
SAT 4PM – IPSWICH JETS v REDCLIFFE DOLPHINS @ North Ipswich Reserve
Jets need to win to stay to in touch with finals race, Redcliffe looking to retain top spot.
SAT 4:05PM – TOWNSVILLE BLACKHAWKS v PNG HUNTERS @ Jack Manski Oval
Match of the round 3rd v 4th, and always a classic. All about Willie Minoga too. Look for the Live Stream.
SUN 1:40PM – SUNSHINE COAST FALCONS v CENTRAL CAPRAS @ Sunshine Coast Stadium
Sunshine Coast looking to consolidate finals position. Capras playing for Pride. Not the northern type.
SUN 2PM – TWEED HEADS SEAGULLS V NORTHERN PRIDE @ Piggabeen
Both teams are unlikely to finish in the top 6, so Pride is on the line this time.
SUN 3PM – WYNNUM SEAGULLS v EASTS TIGERS @ BMD Kougari Oval
Classic local derby, plenty to play for too. Both need wins.
PNG HUNTERS CORNER
We catch up with how The Gurgler’s favourite sporting teams on earth are going.
The PNG Hunters beat the ex competition leaders Burleigh Bears last weekend in convincing fashion.
Don’t believe us – why not look at the highlights from the QRL here.
They take on the Townsville Blackhawks which has become a quality rivalry in its short history.
The BIG news is this game is available via live stream, so get on board. You won’t be disappointed.
http://www.qrl.com.au/interactive/live-stream.html
THIS WEEK’S SIDE
1. Bland Abavu 2. Butler Morris 3. Justin Olam 4. Thompson Teteh 5. Adex Wera 6. Ase Boas 7. Watson Boas 8. Enock Maki 9. Warren Glare 10. Esau Siune 11. Timothy Lomai 12. Adam Korave (c) 13. Brandy Peter 14. Gahuna Silas 15. Ishamel Baikawa 16. Benjamin Hetra 17. Atte Bina 18. Philimon Kimisive 19. Edward Goma 20. Stargroth Amean
Coach: Michael Marum
GAMBLETRON 3000
Our selections
MACKAY +2.5 v Norths
REDCLIFFE to beat Ipswich
PNG + 4.5 v Townsville
SUNSHINE COAST to beat Central
EASTS to beat Wynnum
PRIDE to beat Tweed Heads.
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Or have a go yourself. Odds thanks to TattsBet
| Norths Devils | $ 1.70 | (-2.5) | $ 1.90 |
| Mackay Cutters | $ 2.15 | (+2.5) | $ 1.90 |
| Ipswich Jets | $ 2.75 | (+6.5) | $ 1.90 |
| Redcliffe Dolphins | $ 1.45 | (-6.5) | $ 1.90 |
| Townsville Blackhawks | $ 1.53 | (-5.5) | $ 1.90 |
| PNG Hunters | $ 2.50 | (+5.5) | $ 1.90 |
| Sunshine Coast Falcons | $ 1.22 | (-10.5) | $ 1.80 |
| CQ Capras | $ 4.25 | (+10.5) | $ 2.00 |
| Tweed Heads | $ 2.45 | (+4.5) | $ 1.90 |
| Northern Pride | $ 1.55 | (-4.5) | $ 1.90 |
| Wynnum Manly Seagulls | $ 2.00 | (+1.5) | $ 1.90 |
| Easts Tigers | $ 1.80 | (-1.5) | $ 1.90 |
NEED TO KNOW INFORMATION
Here’s some useful links to follow this weekend for the Queensland Cup Round 22.
TV GAMES
SUNDAY 1:40PM – CH9 – Sunshine Coast v Central
LIVE STREAM
Townsville v PNG Hunters Sat 4:05PM
Wynnun and Easts usually have a live stream.
TEAM LISTS
Round 23 teams from the QRL website.
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH SCORES GALORE
The Queensland Cup official Live Scores site.
THE LADDER
| Team | P | W | D | L | B | F | A | +/- | Pts |
| Redcliffe Dolphins | 20 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 578 | 315 | 263 | 34 |
| Burleigh Bears | 21 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 626 | 467 | 159 | 33 |
| PNG Hunters | 20 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 471 | 353 | 118 | 32 |
| Blackhawks | 21 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 622 | 361 | 261 | 31 |
| Easts Tigers | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 485 | 434 | 51 | 26 |
| Sunshine Coast Falcons | 20 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 415 | 386 | 29 | 25 |
| Souths Logan Magpies | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 529 | 538 | -9 | 24 |
| Ipswich Jets | 20 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 476 | 477 | -1 | 22 |
| Wynnum Manly Seagulls | 20 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 461 | 485 | -24 | 22 |
| Northern Pride | 20 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 416 | 459 | -43 | 20 |
| Norths Devils | 21 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 466 | 616 | -150 | 17 |
| CQ Capras | 20 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 410 | 632 | -222 | 17 |
| Tweed Heads Seagulls | 20 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 355 | 590 | -235 | 16 |
| Mackay Cutters | 20 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 404 | 601 | -197 | 13 |
