2022 Hostplus Cup QRL

[ALX25]

Queensland Rugby League can confirm the Hostplus Cup game between the PNG Hunters and Mackay Cutters in Port Moresby will now proceed as scheduled.

Following public support from the Australian Government, and after further consideration of the information provided by the QRL today, the Cutters have reconsidered their position and will travel to PNG to play the final round match.

QRL chief executive officer Rohan Sawyer thanked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for his support.

“The Hunters have made many sacrifices during the relocation period, so it’s a great outcome to see them back playing in front of their home fans, families and sponsors for the first time since 2019,” Sawyer said.

https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/08/25/qrl-statement-mackay-cutters/

 

[ALX25]

In an exciting development for sport in the region of Ipswich, the Sydney Roosters have signed a landmark long-term Pathway Partnership Agreement with the Savige Pest Control Ipswich Jets.

The Sydney Roosters will partner the Ipswich Jets to build the best pathway for Ipswich talent into the NRL and help our kids stay at home in Ipswich while still fulfilling their dreams of playing in the NRL.

Ipswich kids can play junior footy with their mates at school or clubs and then come into the Jets teams to get them ready for the NRL.

Read more: https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/08/27/ipswich-jets-strike-up-new-nrl-partnership/

 

[Stewbum]

Righto so is it 1v4, 2v3, 5v8, 6v7???

 

[Stewbum]

Righto so is it 1v4, 2v3, 5v8, 6v7???

If so bugger. I'm not driving all the way up there. it's not like I've got a 1972 V8 Fairlane or anything.....

 

[Stewbum]

In an exciting development for sport in the region of Ipswich, the Sydney Roosters have signed a landmark long-term Pathway Partnership Agreement with the Savige Pest Control Ipswich Jets.

The Sydney Roosters will partner the Ipswich Jets to build the best pathway for Ipswich talent into the NRL and help our kids stay at home in Ipswich while still fulfilling their dreams of playing in the NRL.

Ipswich kids can play junior footy with their mates at school or clubs and then come into the Jets teams to get them ready for the NRL.

Read more: https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/08/27/ipswich-jets-strike-up-new-nrl-partnership/

Yes, and help prop up Southerner clubs! Wowee!

 

[Stewbum]

Queensland Rugby League can confirm the Hostplus Cup game between the PNG Hunters and Mackay Cutters in Port Moresby will now proceed as scheduled.

Following public support from the Australian Government, and after further consideration of the information provided by the QRL today, the Cutters have reconsidered their position and will travel to PNG to play the final round match.

QRL chief executive officer Rohan Sawyer thanked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for his support.

“The Hunters have made many sacrifices during the relocation period, so it’s a great outcome to see them back playing in front of their home fans, families and sponsors for the first time since 2019,” Sawyer said.

https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/08/25/qrl-statement-mackay-cutters/

Good to see our speech impeded Prime Minister can find time in his busy holiday schedule for the important issues like runaway inflation and covid totalitarianism. Oh, and a spat between the Mackay Cutters and PNG. Did someone say inflation and state sanctioned mass murder????? Don't be silly.....

 

[Stewbum]

Good to see our speech impeded Prime Minister can find time in his busy holiday schedule for the important issues like runaway inflation and covid totalitarianism. Oh, and a spat between the Mackay Cutters and PNG. Did someone say inflation and state sanctioned mass murder????? Don't be silly.....

Yes, I'm back until banned!

 

[ALX25]

Burleigh Bears - 2022 minor premiers
https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/08/28/burleigh-bears---2022-minor-premiers/

 

[Stewbum]

Burleigh Bears - 2022 minor premiers
https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/08/28/burleigh-bears---2022-minor-premiers/

You robots from the QRL still too good to chat with the savages that pay your wages ayyy? Nothing has changed....

 

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[TheGeneral]

Interesting that 2 of the games are rematches from last round

 

[ALX25]

The Suzuki Brisbane Tigers have today confirmed Matt Church has signed a two-year contract to the lead the club as the new Hostplus Cup head coach from 2023.

The 45-year-old will join the Tigers from PNG Hunters where he has been the head coach for the past three seasons.

Read more: https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/08/29/church-returns-to-the-tigers-as-hostplus-cup-head-coach/

 

[ALX25]

Mackay Cutters have announced the appointment of Michael Comerford as the club’s head coach, for the next two seasons.

Comerford, Cutter #38, will become the club's 10th coach of their Hostplus Cup side.

The former outside back, who is a well-known and highly respected identity across the Mackay community, had an impressive playing career with the club and featured in 51 games for the Cutters during the 2008-2013 seasons, scoring 21 tries in total.

This past season, he worked as the Cup senior assistant coach.

Read more: https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/08/31/cutters-announce-past-player-as-new-cup-coach/

 

[ALX25]

Finals Week 1
Week 1 of the finals is here and there are four great games lined up.

Team Lists
https://leagueunlimited.com/news/leagueunlimited-hostplus-cup-teams-2022-finals-week-1/ & https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/08/30/hostplus-cup-finals-week-1-team-lists/

 

[ALX25]

Townsville Blackhawks flyer Kalifa Faifai-Loa has called time on his Hostplus Cup career to make way for the young talent coming through.

See: https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/08/31/try-scoring-machine-faifai-loa-calls-time-on-cup-career/

*Shaun Nona & Joe Boyce also retiring as confirmed by the Townsville Blackhawks

 

[XXXX Cap]

Great to see Stewbum back on the forum, clearly hasn't changed his view of the QRL in the last 20 years...

Central came from 0-22 down at half time to win 30-22 against the Pride and keep their season alive.

Noticed the Tweed v Easts game on Fox yesterday afternoon.

 

[ALX25]

Tweed ripped in while the Tigers were quite poor at times. Good to see on TV again.

 

[ALX25]

Finals Week 2
There are two huge games this weekend to see who will progress in this year's finals series with it all going on the line.

Team Lists
https://leagueunlimited.com/news/leagueunlimited-hostplus-cup-teams-2022-finals-week-2/ & https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/09/06/hostplus-cup-finals-week-2-team-lists/

 

[Up the mighty Phins]

Burleigh too good for Central today winning 32-16. The Bears will play Redcliffe next week.

 

[ALX25]

The Burleigh Bears have progressed to next week’s grand final qualifier against the Redcliffe Dolphins following an entertaining 32-16 win over the Central Queensland Capras at Pizzey Park.

See: https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/09/10/khan-pereira-shines-as-bears-progress-over-capras/

The Campbell Construction Co. Tweed Seagulls headed up the M1 and piled on the points early. However, in a classic game of two halves, the Sunshine Coast Falcons came back from 24-0 down to secure a 26-24 golden point win at Sunshine Coast Stadium.

See: https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/09/11/famous-falcons-fightback-downs-fast-starting-tweed/