Last weekend's trials were the final opportunity for Hostplus Cup teams to work on their combinations and put the finishing touches on their plays with the competition officially kicking off this week.
Round 1 will see four big games played on Saturday to launch the weekend of football with three more games on Sunday, culminating with Townsville Blackhawks hosting defending premiers Norths Devils at Jack Manski Oval.
Match: Blackhawks v Devils
Round 1 -
home Team
Blackhawks
14th Position
away Team
Devils
1st Position
Venue: Jack Manski Oval, Townsville
Last weekend, the Blackhawks faced off against Mackay Cutters in Bowen, while Sunshine Coast Falcons and Redcliffe Dolphins featured at Bribie Island.
The PNG Hunters played against West Brisbane Panthers (main image) and finalised their 2022 pre-season with an 18-14 win over the Brisbane A Grade side.
The Digicel Cup premiership winning coach and Hunters’ assistant filled in for usual head coach Matt Church as part of his ongoing education and development, and was pleased with the result.
“I thought we started really well. We executed what we practiced during the week and it was encouraging to see the boys action what was spoken about before the game,” Tepend said.
This weekend, the Hunters will travel to face Mackay Cutters.
Bring on Hostplus Cup and BMD Premiership
The newly named BMD Premiership competition is still a week away and there will be one trial game played this weekend as teams wrap up their preparations.
North Queensland Gold Stars will host Central Queensland Capras before the competition launches on March 26.
Match: WM Seagulls v Bears
Round 1 -
home Team
WM Seagulls
3rd Position
away Team
Bears
6th Position
Venue: Iona College, Brisbane
The Hastings Deering Colts competition won't begin until the opening weekend of next month, will the majority of teams taking part in trials this weekend, including two Friday night matches.
Statewide competitions trials March 18 - 20
BMD Premiership
Saturday, March 19
North Queensland Gold Stars v Central Queensland Capras at Queensland Country Bank Bank Stadium - 4.05pm
Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Burleigh Bears at Wynnum Juniors - 5pm - cancelled
Hastings Deering Colts
Friday, March 18
Brothers RLFC Townsville v Townsville Blackhawks at Jack Manski Oval - 7pm
Redcliffe Dolphins v Cronulla Sharks at Moreton Daily Stadium - 6pm
Saturday, March 19
Tweed Seagulls v Brisbane Tigers at Piggabeen Sports Complex - 1.30pm
Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Burleigh Bears at Wynnum Juniors - 2pm
Redcliffe Dolphins v Sunshine Coast Falcons at Moreton Daily Stadium - 4pm
Mackay Cutters v Souths Mackay at BB Print Stadium - 6.30pm
Ipswich Jets v Norths Devils at North Ipswich Reserve - 7pm
Sunday, March 20
Souths Logan Magpies v Western Clydesdales at Davies Park - 1pm
