Round 13 in review: Hastings Deering Colts
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The Hastings Deering Colts returned with a bang in Round 13 after a two-week break from competition.
With just three weeks left until finals, all teams stepped up to deliver some thrilling performances and shocking upsets.
Here is a wrap of Round 13 of the Colts competition.
Game of the week
A top eight showdown between competition leaders Tweed Seagulls and the Redcliffe Dolphins was an absolute cracker on Saturday, setting a high standard for the upcoming finals series.
While the Dolphins put on more tries than the Seagulls at five to four, it was Elliott Speed's accuracy with the boot - including a successful penalty goal - that gave the away team the upper hand at Kayo Stadium.
The game ebbed and flowed in both directions, with each team taking the lead at different stages.
And it was the Dolphins who were in front with 10 minutes left on the clock at 22-18 before Tweed backrower Jesse Jackson stepped up to the plate in the 74th minute to give the competition leaders the two points.
Tweed remain on top of the ladder but are on the same points as second-placed Burleigh and the Brisbane Tigers in third. Redcliffe meanwhile stay in sixth with three weeks left until finals.
Match: Dolphins v Seagulls
Round 13 -
home Team
Dolphins
away Team
Seagulls
Venue: Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe
Other scores
Sunshine Coast Falcons 25 def Wynnum Manly Seagulls 18
Norths Devils 66 def Ipswich Jets 4
Townsville Blackhawks 48 def Mackay Cutters 0
Western Clydesdales 30 def Central Queensland Capras 28
Burleigh Bears 54 def Northern Pride 8
Byes: Souths Logan Magpies and Brisbane Tigers
Mover of the week
Sunshine Coast didn't move on the ladder this week but they certainly made a statement with a strong win over the Wynnum Manly Seagulls.
With four tries to three - and a field goal from Josh Chappell for good measure - the seventh-placed Falcons upset the Seagulls, who were in third and have now slipped down to fifth.
The Brisbane Tigers now sit in third after a bye.
Tweed meanwhile hung onto top spot with their two-point win over Redcliffe.
Match: Falcons v WM Seagulls
Round 13 -
home Team
Falcons
away Team
WM Seagulls
Venue: Eskdale Park, Maryborough
Shout outs
Townsville Blackhawks fullback Ragarive Wavik, winger Jesse Yallop and backrower Jamal Shibasaki all scored doubles in their victory over the Mackay Cutters.
Wavik also ran for 207 metres and make eight tackle busts while Yallop amassed 209 run metres with 12 tackle breaks. Shibasaki notched up 171 run metres with 11 tackle breaks and 25 tackles.
Central Queensland centre Carsen Huth also earned two tries to his name - and set up a third - with 226 run metres, eight tackle breaks and two line breaks.
Teammate and prop Mitch Leard-Lamont had 241 run metres with 36 tackles and three tackle busts.
Redcliffe Dolphins and Tweed Seagulls was the game of the round with Will Starling a standout for the home team, while Tweed duo Jotham Russell and Ryan Foran helped guide their side to victory.
In a big win for Norths, backrowers Harry Walters and Dylan Gibb scored a double each. Walters also had 170 run metres with five tackle breaks and four offloads to take out this week's Heavy Lifter.
Fullback Kallum Weatherall-Stacey also earned a double with 142 run metres while halves Blayden Dodd and Declan Haydon had a massive impact with one try each and an assist each.
