Round 6 in review: Junior statewide competitions

There is plenty on the line in the race to the Harvey Norman Under 19 and Cyril Connell Cup finals, as Round 6 of the junior statewide competitions left the door open for a few dark horses.

Round 6 was the second last regular round of the two competitions, while the Mal Meninga Cup moved past the halfway mark.

Here is a wrap of Round 6.

Mal Meninga Cup

The Ipswich Jets claimed the battle of the west in Round 6, as they continue to flex their muscle in the Mal Meninga Cup.

The top six teams will advance to this year's finals series and the second-placed Ipswich delivered a crushing blow to close rivals the Western Clydesdales on Sunday, with a 34-6 victory sending the Clydesdales from fourth to eighth place.

The Mackay Cutters moved into the top six in their place, thanks to a narrow 18-14 victory over the Northern Pride.

Meanwhile, the top three teams remained rock solid in Round 6.

Outside of Jets retaining second place, the unbeaten Tweed Seagulls held onto top spot with a 38-18 victory over the Souths Logan Magpies while the third-placed Burleigh Bears overcame the Brisbane Tigers 30-22.

The Mal Meninga Cup has now passed the halfway point of the regular season, with five weeks remaining.

Round 6 results

Mackay Cutters 18 def Northern Pride 14
Burleigh Bears 30 def Brisbane Tigers 22
Sunshine Coast Falcons 44 def Wide Bay Bulls 12
Tweed Seagulls 38 def Souths Logan Magpies 18
Townsville Blackhawks 28 def Central Queensland Capras 12
Redcliffe Dolphins 38 def Norths Devils 18
Ipswich Jets 34 def Western Clydesdales 6
Bye: Wynnum Manly Seagulls

Harvey Norman Under 19

The stage is set for a potentially thrilling final regular round of the Harvey Norman Under 19.

The way the ladder stands after Round 6 sees the Mackay Cutters in the frame to advance to finals for Pool A, the Western Clydesdales to go through for Pool B and the Tweed Seagulls and Brisbane Tigers to represent Pool C.

But there is plenty on the line in Round 7.

While some results would be a massive ask - with the Sunshine Coast Falcons needing to beat the Clydesdales by a margin of 36 or more - a number of teams are still in with a chance to upset the frontrunners, including the Townsville Blackhawks.

After a strong 24-0 win over the Central Queensland Capras in Round 6, the Blackhawks are just two points behind the Cutters with a stronger for-and-against.

In the final regular round, the Cutters will take on the Capras and just need to win to secure a finals spot. But if they lose, and the Blackhawks overcome the Northern Pride, there could be a shake up to the final standings.

Round 6 results

Mackay Cutters 34 def Northern Pride 10
Brisbane Tigers 32 def Burleigh Bears 10
Sunshine Coast Falcons 66 def Wide Bay Bulls 0
Tweed Seagulls 26 def Souths Logan Magpies 14
Townsville Blackhawks 24 def Central Queensland Capras 0
Redcliffe Dolphins 0 drew Norths Devils 0 (abandoned game - one point allocated to each team)
Western Clydesdales 40 def Ipswich Jets 0
Bye: Wynnum Manly Seagulls

Cyril Connell Cup

The Souths Logan Magpies and Redcliffe Dolphins have pushed ahead in the Pool C race for Cyril Connell Cup finals.

The Western Clydesdales and Townsville Blackhawks are likely to advance for Pools B and A respectively.

And now the Magpies and Dolphins have joined them at the top of the ladder after an exciting Round 6.

The Magpies defeated Tweed Seagulls 36-24 while the Dolphins beat Norths Devils 34-6 for both teams to leapfrog the Burleigh Bears.

The Bears have slipped following an upset 28-18 loss to the Brisbane Tigers.

Next week, the Bears have one last chance to move back into finals contention, when they take on local rivals Tweed while Souths Logan meet Norths and Redcliffe head to Wynnum Manly.

Round 6 results

Mackay Cutters 46 def Northern Pride 10
Brisbane Tigers 28 def Burleigh Bears 18
Sunshine Coast Falcons 40 def Wide Bay Bulls 12
Souths Logan Magpies 36 def Tweed Seagulls 24
Townsville Blackhawks 10 def Central Queensland Capras 4
Redcliffe Dolphins 34 def Norths Devils 6
Western Clydesdales 28 def Ipswich Jets 26
Bye: Wynnum Manly Seagulls

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