2022 Hostplus Cup QRL

[Tigers1986]

Tweed choked. 24-0 up and losing is the most Tigers display I've seen of the QRL competitions. Was nice to see it on TV today as well and not squint on Kayo

 

[Brutus]

A Norths v Redcliffe GF is my tip.

This would be a first in first grade.

Just like last year (Norths v WM).

 

[The Partisan]

Checked with the NRL and the State Championship game is returning to NRL GF Day this year.

Sounds like it precedes the NRLW GF with a1pm kick off.

 

[ALX25]

Finals Week 3
Teams go head-to-head this weekend with a spot in this year's grand final decider at Moreton Daily Stadium going on the line.

Team Lists
https://leagueunlimited.com/news/leagueunlimited-hostplus-cup-teams-2022-finals-week-3/ & https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/09/13/hostplus-cup-finals-week-3-team-lists/

 

[XXXX Cap]

Any of the four possible Grand Final combinations will be a first time in the Queensland Cup or the BRL prior to 1996.

 

[Brutus]

Redcliffe don't look as strong as previous weeks. Where's Rocco Berry and Pompey?

I'm leaning slightly towards BBears now that I have seen the teams.

 

[Up the mighty Phins]

So it will be a Redcliffe-Norths grand final next week after both won their prelim finals yesterday.

As XXXX Cap mentioned before, it will be the first both teams have ever faced off in a 1st grade decider Q Cup or BRL.

 

[XXXX Cap]

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Go Norths!

 

[ALX25]

The Norths Devils are back in the Hostplus Cup grand final after unleashing another finals fightback against the Sunshine Coast Falcons at Bishop Park today.

The Devils won the Hostplus Cup preliminary final 20-13 to book their second consecutive grand final berth and to continue a remarkable 2022 run.

See: https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/09/17/devils-in-the-big-dance-after-beating-falcons/

The Redcliffe Dolphins are in the grand final for the first time since 2018 after coming from behind to defeat the minor premiers Burleigh Bears 28-16 at Moreton Daily Stadium.

This was sure to be an entertaining clash between the two most successful teams in Cup history, with the Dolphins and Bears also being the two highest points-scoring sides in the competition this season.

See: https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/09/17/dolphins-overcome-bears-to-advance-to-decider/

 

[ALX25]

2022 Grand Final
Redcliffe Dolphins v Norths Devils

Redcliffe Dolphins
1. Trai Fuller 2. Setu Tu 3. Rocco Berry 19. Valynce Te Whare 5. Edward Burns 6. Bryce Donovan 23. Daejarn Asi 8. Dunamis Lui 20. Sheldon Pitama 10. Lachlan Timm 11. Sam Elliott 12. Jeremiah Simbiken 13. Pride Petterson-Robati 9. Liam Hampson 14. Jackson Frei 15. Nathan Watts 16. Benjamin King 18. Garrett Smith 7. Cameron Cullen

Norths Devils
1. Jack Ahearn 2. Brayden McGrady 3. Jacob Gagan 4. Connor Broadhurst 5. Tony Tumusa 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Tyrone Roberts 8. Viko Puliuvea 9. Kierran Moseley 10. Jayden Stephens 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Leivaha Pulu 13. Michael Sio 14. Matthew Milson 16. Jerome Veve 19. Liam Horne 20. Lloyd Perrett 18. Jayden Corrigan 15. Moses Noovao-McGreal 21. Rashaun Denny

See: https://leagueunlimited.com/news/leagueunlimited-hostplus-cup-teams-2022-grand-final/ & https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/09/20/hostplus-cup-grand-final-team-lists/

 

[ALX25]

It hasn’t been the smoothest road to get there, but Norths Devils will get the opportunity to go back-to-back in the Hostplus Cup when they take on Redcliffe Dolphins in this year’s decider.

Last year’s premiers timed their 2022 finals run to perfection, finishing the season strongly to cement their place in the top four, before beating both the minor premiership winning Burleigh Bears and the second-placed Sunshine Coast Falcons during their road to the decider.

Read more: https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/09/22/devils-chase-double-as-dolphins-eye-new-era-of-success/

 

[Brutus]

What a grand final in prospect.

What a disgrace it has to go up against the AFL GF.

Should be Sunday arvo regardless of whatever will be on at Suncorp Stadium at the same time.

Tip: Norths 22 Redcliffe 20

MOM - Tyrone Roberts closely followed by Jack Ahearn.

 

[Up the mighty Phins]

It could have gone all pear-shaped for Redcliffe after only 1 win (a fortunate one too) from the first 6 rounds. I don’t know how many players the club has used in top grade this year but it must be a lot given the constant team changes throughout the season largely due the Warriors poor NRL season.

But they turned things around, embarked on a unbeaten streak, secured a spot in the top 4 and knocked over the Falcons and the Bears on route to the gf.

Hopefully the boys can do it tomorrow before the club begins a brand era in 2023.

 

[ALX25]

Queensland Rugby League Awards
Hostplus Cup Rookie of the Year presented by the Carbine Club: Taine Tuaupiki, Burleigh Bears
Hostplus Cup Coach of the Year: Lionel Harbin, Central Queensland Capras
Hostplus Cup Leading Points Scorer presented by Struddys: Josh Rogers, Burleigh Bears
Hostplus Cup Leading Try Scorer presented by Struddys: Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Burleigh Bears

Hostplus Cup Team of the Year
Fullback - Taine Tuaupiki, Burleigh Bears
Winger - Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Burleigh Bears
Centre - Valynce Te Whare, Redcliffe Dolphins
Five-eighth - Josh Rogers, Burleigh Bears
Halfback - Guy Hamilton, Burleigh Bears
Prop - Nick Lui-Toso, Northern Pride
Hooker - Tyson Smoothy, Sunshine Coast Falcons
Second rower - Nixon Putt, Central Queensland Capras
Lock - Sam Coster, Burleigh Bears

See: https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/09/23/tuaupiki-and-storch-take-top-honours-at-qrl-awards/

 

[XXXX Cap]

So Norths go back-to-back with the same scoreline : 16-10.

Exciting match right to the end (unlike the AFL). I notice there's no Norths people in the above awards.

 

[League guru]

I don't think Wayne would be too excited with what he saw today. Especially the Colts who had too many undisclipined Warriors players in their team. Despite the wraps Cody Hunter was particularly disappointing.

 

[ALX25]

Norths Devils are the 2022 Hostplus Cup champions after claiming this year's title in a defence-heavy clash at Moreton Daily Stadium.

It was a tough contest throughout, with both sides displaying plenty of defensive grit in a game that finished in dramatic fashion, with the Redcliffe Dolphins fighting all the way, with result in doubt to the final siren.

See: https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/09...itles-with-dramatic-win-against-the-dolphins/

 

[ALX25]

Highlights
https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/09/25/grand-final-highlights-dolphins-v-devils/

 

[Up the mighty Phins]

Norfs‘ defence was too good on the day and nullified Redcliffe’s best attacking players for the most part. A couple of close moments like Ed Burns touching the sideline twice could have swung the game in Redcliffe’s favour but that‘s the way it goes sometimes.

 

[ALX25]

2022 NRL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
NSW Cup Premiers v QLD Cup Premiers
Penrith Panthers v Norths Devils

Penrith Panthers
1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Christian Crichton 3. Robert Jennings 4. Thomas Jenkins 5. Sunia Turuva 6. Jack Cole 7. Kurt Falls 8. Lindsay Smith 9. Soni Luke 10. Matt Eisenhuth 11. Preston Riki 12. Chris Smith 13. J'maine Hopgood 14. Luke Sommerton 15. Eddie Blacker 16. Liam Henry 17. John Faiumu 18. Mavrik Geyer 19. Daeon Amituanai 20. Hohepa Puru 21. Ativalu Lisati 22. Niwhai Puru

Norths Devils
1. Jack Ahearn 2. Jayden Corrigan 3. Jacob Gagan 4. Tony Tumusa 5. Matthew Milson 6. Connor Broadhurst 7. Tyson Gamble 8. Viko Puliuvea 9. Kierran Moseley 10. Jayden Stephens 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Leivaha Pulu 13. Michael Sio 14. Liam Horne 16. Jerome Veve 17. Sam Lavea 20. Lloyd Perrett 18. Moses Noovao-McGreal 15. Tauaalo Vaipulu 19. Rashaun Denny 21. Jared Chambers 22. Tyrone Roberts

See: https://leagueunlimited.com/news/leagueunlimited-nrl-teams-2022-grand-final/ & https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/09/27/nrl-state-championship-team-lists/