The Panthers head down the home straight with a four-win lead as the BRL Premier A-Grade competition resumes this weekend following the completion of the 2024 XXXX Chair’s Challenge.
Premiers Wynnum Manly Juniors hung on against Valleys two weeks ago and will look to do the same against Normanby at Kitchener Park in Saturday’s first game of the afternoon.
The Seagulls remain just outside the five and will need to take the two points against sides below them on the ladder, and while defence has been their Achilles heel, the bottom-placed Hounds can score points but will need to contain the massive Seagulls pack if they’re to cause an upset.
The Pride have been mauling on all that dare enter their lair this season.
With seven straight wins, the kings of the Jungle fear no one and will be looking to claw the second-place Tigers at Hammel Park from 3pm.
Carina have returned to second position while Beenleigh sit equal third.
Both sides have contrasting formulas to win a game of rugby league, with the Pride coming from behind to pull down their prey, while the Tigers style of footy is to grind out a win with both squads having players backing up from representative duties.
The Panthers are in total control and will take that dominance to Frank Lind Oval where they will host the Magpies from 4.30pm.
Souths Juniors again defeated Bulimba last week and have nothing to lose but could certainly disrupt clubs they come against.
West Brisbane have been ruthless and will not want their winning streak ended mid-season, while Souths are out to go back-to-back and be the first team to taste victory over the Panthers this season.
Diehards and Dolphins have had time to readjust after both losing their last-up starts.
Valleys are just holding on to fifth while Redcliffe have moved back into third as the pair meet on Sunday at 12.45pm at Bishop Park.
There is no questioning Valleys’ speed out wide and the dominance in the middle third of Redcliffe, but this set to come down to discipline and a full 80 minute performance from the team who wants it more.
Brighton Juniors are playing far better footy than their position on the table, as they travel to Totally Workwear Stadium on Sunday to take on Bulimba at 4pm.
The Roosters need to some luck and a full 80-minute effort, while the Bulldogs will be looking for consistency having had a rollercoaster 2024.
They no doubt would’ve welcomed time away from the paddock last weekend to regroup, but it’s the opposite for Brighton who have been building and the bye would not have helped their momentum.
