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QUEENSLAND CUP ROUND 5 WRAP
Redcliffe 20 beat Wynnum 10
Among the talk of hoodoos, the return of Neil Wharton and the competition for representative places, one factor seemed to escape everybodys attention in the lead-up to Redcliffes 20-10 win over Wynnum at Dolphin Oval.
That being, Dolphins coach Anthony Griffin sure knows more than a thing or two about how Seagulls half Jace Van Dijk likes to play.
It was only a year ago that Griffin and Van Dijk were thrust together at Souths Logan, a challenging situation that brought a thorough understanding of each others strengths and weaknesses.
On the weekend, when everyone else was speculating about whether Wynnum could win its first game at Redcliffe in 21 years, Griffin chose to use the intimate knowledge to dismantle the visitors yet again.
We never spoke about Neil Wharton coming back to Redcliffe or the hoodoo thing in the lead up to the game, Griffin said.
They werent factors at all.
One thing we did concentrate on was Jace and his kicking game and how he likes to get a team around the park. Jace and Royce Simms (Wynnum hooker) make one of the best combinations in the competition, so we had to nullify that.
Jace and I are good mates and yeah, I know his footy. I thought we did a pretty good job of what we set out to do.
For the second week in succession, Redcliffe kept its opposition to nil in the first half. That said, the Dolphins only posted four points themselves.
In damp, heavy conditions the home side countered a lack of quality possession and territory to finish the stronger, with short kicks bringing rewards.
Late signing Jamie Russo upped the ante with his aggressive style, showing the benefits of keeping your old contacts.
I coached Jamies younger brother Michael at the Melbourne Storm and I got to know his family pretty well, Griffin said.
When Jamie moved back to the Sunshine Coast he was nice and close by and his Mum gave me a call.
To get someone of that quality I mean hes seen a lot of NRL at just 24. We were all feeling sorry for ourselves when Daniel Irvine left just before the season, but Jamies been a great pick up.
Making matters more interesting for Redcliffe, backrower Daniel Green continues to perform strongly in Mixwell Cup, winning the Players Player award on the weekend.
For former Dolphins coach Wharton winner of three grand finals with the club his return with Wynnum brought his third straight loss at the ground, having lost in rounds 21 and 22 last year.
Next week Redcliffe flies to Townsville to face North Queensland on Saturday, while Wynnum hosts Toowoomba at Kougari Oval on Sunday.
REDCLIFFE 20 (Phil Shilvock, Matt Gruszka, Danny Burke tries; Greg Bourke 4 goals) beat WYNNUM (Daniel Sorbello, Wade Bachmann tries; Jace Van Dijk goal).
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Norths 44 beat Central 12
Norths coach Wayne Treleaven joked he was trying to keep star back Greg Inglis secret from onlooker Craig Bellamy after the Melbourne Storms big 36-16 loss to Penrith on Friday.
However it seemed Inglis wasnt willing to co-operate, scoring his second hat-trick of the season as Norths ran away 44-12 winner over Central at Bishop Park.
If for some reason Bellamy hadnt noticed Ingliss half-page picture in the Sunday newspaper, he probably would have noted the plucky talents nine tries in four previous games and the constant accolades from the coaching fraternity.
Of course, Inglis extended his record to 12 tries in five games doubling anybody else in the Queensland Cup and kicked four goals to boot.
Yeah I couldnt hide Greg from Craig, said Treleaven, aware Norths NRL affiliates are likely to call up Inglis soon.
He played a bit in the centres and at fullback again today, but I mean the kid can just play, no matter where they pick him.
Despite growing attention, Treleaven said Inglis remained a humble, good lad and did not need to be shielded from his success.
The 187cm, 98 kg teenager made it hard for teammates to steal the show, but captain Anthony Boyd at least made a fist of things, turning in an outstanding display.
Aaron Bulow and Josh Graham were also potent as the Devils upheld an unbeaten record against the Comets at Bishop Park.
With a completion rate of only 47 per cent, Norths led 22-0 at halftime and marched on with the effort in the second half.
The result places Norths third on the ladder, while Central is in tenth.
Central hosts Easts at Browne Park next Sunday, while Norths has the bye before returning for a tough stretch against Toowoomba, Wynnum, Easts and Burleigh.
NORTHS 44 (Greg Inglis 3, Josh Graham 2, Steve Irwin 2, Ryan Shortland, Brent Mulholland tries; Greg Inglis 4 goals)
beat CENTRAL 12 (Herewini Rangi, David Nixon tries; Herewini Rangi 2 goals).
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BURLEIGH 30 defeat IPSWICH 12
Burleigh has lost lionhearted lock Robert Apanui for at least a month, following the Bears impressive 30-12 win against Ipswich at Pizzey Park.
Masters of the second half steamroll, the Bears took the ascendancy after scores were locked 12-all at halftime and wet weather began to set in.
However, the reigning premiers will now be without tenacious tackler Apanui for several weeks, courtesy of a dislocated shoulder.
Coach Rick Stone described the injury as a bad one for the team, although the club is flush with backrowers in its well-performing lower grade teams. Among those in reserve is former State of Origin player Adrian Vowles, scorer of a try in Mixwell Cup this weekend.
Stone also revealed he was aiming to reach the bye in round eight with a 6-1 record, something the Bears are on track for if they can beat Tweed Heads and Central in the next fortnight.
I think our players struggled with some of the referees interpretations of the play-the-ball in the opening rounds, but they are coming to terms now, he said.
You have to remember we were refereed a lot by Tony Maksoud particularly at the end of last year and he was sterner in that area.
The defence seems to be getting rewarded a lot more for the dominant tackle now, which is something its taken four or five rounds to get used to.
As has been typical between the two Southern Division combatants, Ipswich put themselves in the frame for an upset against the Bears, with Ricky Birds short kicking game laying on two tries.
But Burleighs self-belief stood the test as halfback David Hicks produced his best game of the year, assisted by the likes of Ryan Gundry, Balin Cupples and Martin Griese.
While Burleigh is equal with Easts in first spot, Ipswich is still searching for its first win and is ninth.
Next weekend Burleigh has the local derby with Tweed Heads at the Piggabeen Complex on Sunday, with Ipswich hosting Souths Logan in the televised game on Saturday.
BURLEIGH 30 (Balin Cupples 2, Trent Leis, Trent Purdon, Martin Griese, Scott Cooke tries; Reggie Cressbrook 3 goals) beat IPSWICH 12 (Andy Poynter, Danny Coburn tries; Brendon Lindsay 2 goals).
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NORTH QUEENSLAND 48 defeat SOUTHS LOGAN 8
The forgotten man of the Queensland Cup has helped North Queensland maintain its impeccable record against Souths Logan, with the Young Guns trouncing the Magpies 48-8 at Davies Park.
Beset by injury in recent times, centre Charles Vis scored a hat-trick in only his second appearance since switching from Redcliffe to the Young Guns.
Formerly a representative for Queensland Under 17s, Queensland Schoolboys and Queensland Under 19s, Vis first entered the State League in 2003.
He posted two tries on debut for the Dolphins in round eight that season, coincidentally also against Souths Logan.
However following a promising rookie year, Vis only added three more Queensland Cup games in 2004 to his name before being recruited by North Queensland.
It was pleasing to see him perform like that, Young Guns coach Grant Bell said.
Hes taken a few steps from where he was and Im sure further improvement will come.
Since the Queensland Cup began, the lowest game total North Queensland (including Townsville 1998) has registered against the Magpies is 42 points.
The latest victory was assembled courtesy of a standout match from Jaiman Lowe. Scott Bolton turned in another great display, along with strong performances from Gavin Cooper, Dean Payne and Matt Scott.
Payne, a younger brother of NRL player Aaron, notched two tries, while Mark Dalle Cort also crossed the line in his comeback match from a quadriceps injury.
Sitting last, Souths Logan travels to QLD Group Stadium at Ipswich next Saturday. Meanwhile fifth-placed North Queensland hosts Redcliffe at Dairy Farmers Stadium.
NORTH QUEENSLAND 48 (Charles Vis 3, Dean Payne 2, Wallace Solomona, Brent McConnell, Matt Scott, Mark Dalle Cort tries; Brent McConnell 5, Scott Bolton goals) beat SOUTHS LOGAN 8 (Grant Lewis, Nick Bowman tries).
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EASTS 36 defeat TWEED HEADS 22
Easts coach Michael Booth believes the mass exodus of players from last years Tigers squad to the NRL has inspired prop Leigh Coghill to recapture his very best form.
Highly rated during his developmental years with Redcliffe, Coghill was recruited by the Sydney Roosters before injury cut short his time with the club.
Now in his second year at Easts, the 21-year-old is starting to remind onlookers what all the fuss was about in the first place.
The rampaging Coghill scored a hat-trick as Easts overpowered Tweed Heads in a tough 36-22 win at Langlands Park, sealed only by two late tries.
He is playing well again, coach Booth said.
The poor bloke has got a torn hamstring they cant operate on. Only 80 per cent is attached. The other 20 per cent is just hanging there. Its taken a long time for him to build his strength back up and develop some confidence on it.
I think guys like him realise they have an opportunity at this club to get back into the NRL. Theyve seen all the other blokes that have gone and are making the most of it.
From last years grand final team, Easts supplied Trent Young to South Sydney, Dane Campbell to Newcastle and Dallas McIlwain, Charlie Tonga and Isaac Kaufmann to the Bulldogs. Thats without mentioning skipper Darren Smith, who remains dual contracted with the Brisbane Broncos.
Aside from Coghill, the best performed on the weekend was another youngster, 19-year-old winger Walter Imo. Imo grabbed two tries and continues to show rapid improvement after spending most of last season in the Mixwell Cup and Mixwell Colts Challenge.
For Tweed Heads, halfback Tim Maccan was a constant threat again, with the Seagulls behind just 18-12 at halftime.
The loss was Tweeds first defeat of the year, but due to two draws and a bye the club plunges to eighth on the table. Easts is first from Burleigh on for-and-against.
Next week Easts travels to Browne Park to play Central, while Tweed hosts Burleigh at the Piggabeen Complex the same day.
EASTS 36 (Leigh Coghill 3, Walter Imo 2, Marty Allen, Scott Sipple tries; Brandon Costin 4 goals) beat TWEED HEADS 22 (Jeremy Walters, Tim Maccan, Matt King, Nathan Small tries; Brad Davis 3 goals).
QUEENSLAND STATESIDE WRAP
QUEENSLAND CUP
Results: Redcliffe 20 d Wynnum 10, Easts 36 d Tweed Heads 22, North Queensland 48 d Souths Logan 8, Burleigh 30 d Ipswich 12, Norths 44 d Central 12. Toowoomba bye.
Standings: Easts 8, Burleigh 8, Norths 7, Redcliffe 6, North Queensland 6, Toowoomba 5, Wynnum 4, Tweed Heads 4, Ipswich 1, Central 1, Souths Logan 0.
MIXWELL CUP
Results: Redcliffe 16 d Wynnum 10, Souths Logan 34 d Tugun 20, Easts 40 d Runaway Bay 16, Burleigh 28 d Ipswich 16, Norths 50 d Hills District 10. Wests bye.
Standings: Burleigh 8, Norths 7, Wynnum 6, Redcliffe 6, Ipswich 5, Easts 5, Wests 4, Souths Logan 4, Tugun 3, Hills District 2, Runaway Bay 0.
MIXWELL COLTS CHALLENGE
Results: Wynnum 22 d Redcliffe 18, Souths Logan 56 d Tugun 24, Easts 116 d Runaway Bay 0, Burleigh 42 d Ipswich 8, Norths 40 d Hills District 24. Wests bye.
Standings: Norths 10, Burleigh 10, Wests 8, Easts 7, Hills District 4, Wynnum 4, Redcliffe 4, Souths Logan 2, Ipswich 1, Runaway Bay 0, Tugun 0.
SPOTLESS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Standings: Burleigh 86, Norths 79, Easts 68, Redcliffe 52, Wynnum 46 , Wests 36, Ipswich 22, Hills District 18, Tugun 9, Souths Logan 18, Runaway Bay 0.
* Hills District, Runaway Bay, Tugun and Wests do not field teams in Queensland Cup.
TOYOTA FOLEY SHIELD
Results: Cairns 68 d Mackay 6 (A Grade), Cairns 34 d Mackay 16 (Under 19s), Mackay 34 d Cairns 16 (Under 17s).
Standings: Cairns 9, Townsville 1, Mackay 0.
ARRIVE ALIVE CUP (Qualification Rounds)
Coca Cola Cup: Fixtures resume April 13.
Level 3: Fixtures resume April 13.
QRL DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS
Results: Held June 11-12
QUEENSLAND WOMENS
Results: Ipswich Brothers 50 d Wests Mitchelton 10. Caboolture v Tugun cancelled. Tugun have withdrawn from the competition.
Standings: Ipswich Brothers 2, Wests Mitchelton 2, Wests Centenary 2, Caboolture 0.
QUEENSLAND SCHOOLGIRLS
Result: Country Schoolgirls 16 d City Schoolgirls 14.
TOWNSVILLE DISTRICTS
Result: Burdekin 12 d Brothers 10, Herbert River 44 d University 32, Centrals 42 d Charters Towers 6. Sharks United bye.
Standings: Burdekin 20, Brothers 12, Centrals 12, Herbert River 12, University 8, Sharks United 8, Charters Towers 4.
*Four points awarded per win in the TDRL
CAIRNS DISTRICTS
Results: No fixtures due to Foley Shield.
Standings: Brothers 4, Innisfail 4, Ivanhoes 4, Kangaroos 2, Mareeba 2, Tully 2, Atherton 2, Mossman Port Douglas 0, Suburbs 0, Yarrabah 0.
MACKAY DISTRICTS
Results: No fixtures due to Foley Shield.
Standings: Moranbah 8, Wests 8, Magpies 6, Souths6, Proserpine 2, Norths 2, Brothers 0, Sarina 0.
MOUNT ISA DISTRICTS
Results: Begins April 16
MID WEST
Results: Doomadgee 62 d Julia Creek 0, Cloncurry 52 d Richmond 18.
Standings: Cloncurry 4, Doomadgee 2, Hughenden 0, Richmond 0, Julia Creek 0.
CAPE YORK
Results: Begins May
CENTRAL WEST
Results: Ilfracombe 42 d Tambo 10, Longreach 24 d Barcaldine 16, Winton 30 d Blackall 10.
Standings: Ilfracombe 2, Winton 2 , Longreach 2, Barcaldine 0, Blackall 0, Tambo 0.
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND EXTENDED LEAGUE
Results: CQU Norths 32 d Rockhampton Brothers 30, Gladstone Brothers 46 d Biloela 24, Tannum Sands 36 d Valleys 34, Yeppoon 48 d Fitzroy Gracemere 34. Wallabys bye.
Standings: CQU Norths 10, Wallabys 6, Gladstone Brothers 6, Rockhampton Brothers 4, Biloela 4, Yeppoon 4, Fitzroy Gracemere 4, Tannum Sands 2, Valleys 0.
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
Results: Springsure 24 d Middlemount 20, Emerald Tigers 56 d Clermont 0, Blackwater 32 d Emerald Cowboys 30.
Standings: Blackwater 8, Cowboys 6, Tigers 4, Middlemount 4, Springsure 2, Clermont 0.
NORTHERN DISTRICTS WIDE BAY
Results: Biggenden 40 d South Kolan 22, Miriam Vale 38 d Avondale 8. Gin Gin bye.
Standings: Miriam Vale 4, Biggenden 4, South Kolan 2, Gin Gin 2, Avondale 0.
CENTRAL DISTRICTS WIDE BAY
Results: Begins April 16
BUNDABERG
Results: Isis 40 d Brothers 16, Easts 28 d Across The Waves 18, Wallaroos 36 d Hervey Bay 22. Wests bye.
Standings: Easts 4, Wallaroos 4, Isis 4, Wests 2, Hervey Bay Seagulls 2, Across The Waves 0, Brothers 0.
FRASER COAST
Results: No fixtures last weekend
Standings: Hervey Bay Dragons 2, Titans 1, Brothers 1, Wests 0.
SUNSHINE COAST / GYMPIE
Results: Kawana 38 d Gympie Cooloola 14, Caloundra 20 d Nambour 6, Maroochydore Coolum 22 d Bribie Island 16. Beerwah v Nambour postponed.
Standings: Caloundra 8, Beerwah 6, Kawana 4, Nambour 4, Noosa 2, Bribie Island 2, Maroochydore Coolum 2, Gympie Cooloola 2.
*Beerwah and Nambour have played one fewer game due to postponement.
IPSWICH DISTRICTS
Results: Goodna 38 d Norths 36, Redbank Plains 30 d Swifts 24, Brothers 30 d Fassifern 6. West End bye.
Standings: Swifts 6, Redbank Plains 6, Goodna 6, Brothers 4, Fassifern 2, Norths 0, West End 0.
GOLD COAST
Results: Beaudesert 40 d Runaway Bay 12, Tugun 12 d Southport 4, Burleigh 28 d Nerang 4. Parkwood bye.
Standings: Beaudesert 4, Burleigh 4, Parkwood 4, Tugun 2, Runaway Bay 2, Southport 0, Nerang 0.
TOOWOOMBA DISTRICTS
Results: Souths 38 d Warwick 20, Goondiwindi 34 d Gatton 29, Pittsworth 36 drew Wattles 36, Dalby 44 d Newtown 40, Brothers 60 d Oakey 4. Valleys bye.
Standings: Brothers 8, Pittsworth 7, Wattles 7, Gatton 6, Goondiwindi 6, Souths 4, Valleys 4, Warwick 2, Dalby 2, Oakey 2, Newtown 0.
BORDER DISTRICTS
Results: Representative trial Killarney/Stanthorpe 30 drew Texas/Tenterfield 30
Standings: Killarney 2, Stanthorpe 2, Texas 0, Tenterfield 0.
ROMA DISTRICTS
Results: Begins April 17
WESTERN DISTRICTS
Results: Begins April 23
Redcliffe 20 beat Wynnum 10
Among the talk of hoodoos, the return of Neil Wharton and the competition for representative places, one factor seemed to escape everybodys attention in the lead-up to Redcliffes 20-10 win over Wynnum at Dolphin Oval.
That being, Dolphins coach Anthony Griffin sure knows more than a thing or two about how Seagulls half Jace Van Dijk likes to play.
It was only a year ago that Griffin and Van Dijk were thrust together at Souths Logan, a challenging situation that brought a thorough understanding of each others strengths and weaknesses.
On the weekend, when everyone else was speculating about whether Wynnum could win its first game at Redcliffe in 21 years, Griffin chose to use the intimate knowledge to dismantle the visitors yet again.
We never spoke about Neil Wharton coming back to Redcliffe or the hoodoo thing in the lead up to the game, Griffin said.
They werent factors at all.
One thing we did concentrate on was Jace and his kicking game and how he likes to get a team around the park. Jace and Royce Simms (Wynnum hooker) make one of the best combinations in the competition, so we had to nullify that.
Jace and I are good mates and yeah, I know his footy. I thought we did a pretty good job of what we set out to do.
For the second week in succession, Redcliffe kept its opposition to nil in the first half. That said, the Dolphins only posted four points themselves.
In damp, heavy conditions the home side countered a lack of quality possession and territory to finish the stronger, with short kicks bringing rewards.
Late signing Jamie Russo upped the ante with his aggressive style, showing the benefits of keeping your old contacts.
I coached Jamies younger brother Michael at the Melbourne Storm and I got to know his family pretty well, Griffin said.
When Jamie moved back to the Sunshine Coast he was nice and close by and his Mum gave me a call.
To get someone of that quality I mean hes seen a lot of NRL at just 24. We were all feeling sorry for ourselves when Daniel Irvine left just before the season, but Jamies been a great pick up.
Making matters more interesting for Redcliffe, backrower Daniel Green continues to perform strongly in Mixwell Cup, winning the Players Player award on the weekend.
For former Dolphins coach Wharton winner of three grand finals with the club his return with Wynnum brought his third straight loss at the ground, having lost in rounds 21 and 22 last year.
Next week Redcliffe flies to Townsville to face North Queensland on Saturday, while Wynnum hosts Toowoomba at Kougari Oval on Sunday.
REDCLIFFE 20 (Phil Shilvock, Matt Gruszka, Danny Burke tries; Greg Bourke 4 goals) beat WYNNUM (Daniel Sorbello, Wade Bachmann tries; Jace Van Dijk goal).
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Norths 44 beat Central 12
Norths coach Wayne Treleaven joked he was trying to keep star back Greg Inglis secret from onlooker Craig Bellamy after the Melbourne Storms big 36-16 loss to Penrith on Friday.
However it seemed Inglis wasnt willing to co-operate, scoring his second hat-trick of the season as Norths ran away 44-12 winner over Central at Bishop Park.
If for some reason Bellamy hadnt noticed Ingliss half-page picture in the Sunday newspaper, he probably would have noted the plucky talents nine tries in four previous games and the constant accolades from the coaching fraternity.
Of course, Inglis extended his record to 12 tries in five games doubling anybody else in the Queensland Cup and kicked four goals to boot.
Yeah I couldnt hide Greg from Craig, said Treleaven, aware Norths NRL affiliates are likely to call up Inglis soon.
He played a bit in the centres and at fullback again today, but I mean the kid can just play, no matter where they pick him.
Despite growing attention, Treleaven said Inglis remained a humble, good lad and did not need to be shielded from his success.
The 187cm, 98 kg teenager made it hard for teammates to steal the show, but captain Anthony Boyd at least made a fist of things, turning in an outstanding display.
Aaron Bulow and Josh Graham were also potent as the Devils upheld an unbeaten record against the Comets at Bishop Park.
With a completion rate of only 47 per cent, Norths led 22-0 at halftime and marched on with the effort in the second half.
The result places Norths third on the ladder, while Central is in tenth.
Central hosts Easts at Browne Park next Sunday, while Norths has the bye before returning for a tough stretch against Toowoomba, Wynnum, Easts and Burleigh.
NORTHS 44 (Greg Inglis 3, Josh Graham 2, Steve Irwin 2, Ryan Shortland, Brent Mulholland tries; Greg Inglis 4 goals)
beat CENTRAL 12 (Herewini Rangi, David Nixon tries; Herewini Rangi 2 goals).
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BURLEIGH 30 defeat IPSWICH 12
Burleigh has lost lionhearted lock Robert Apanui for at least a month, following the Bears impressive 30-12 win against Ipswich at Pizzey Park.
Masters of the second half steamroll, the Bears took the ascendancy after scores were locked 12-all at halftime and wet weather began to set in.
However, the reigning premiers will now be without tenacious tackler Apanui for several weeks, courtesy of a dislocated shoulder.
Coach Rick Stone described the injury as a bad one for the team, although the club is flush with backrowers in its well-performing lower grade teams. Among those in reserve is former State of Origin player Adrian Vowles, scorer of a try in Mixwell Cup this weekend.
Stone also revealed he was aiming to reach the bye in round eight with a 6-1 record, something the Bears are on track for if they can beat Tweed Heads and Central in the next fortnight.
I think our players struggled with some of the referees interpretations of the play-the-ball in the opening rounds, but they are coming to terms now, he said.
You have to remember we were refereed a lot by Tony Maksoud particularly at the end of last year and he was sterner in that area.
The defence seems to be getting rewarded a lot more for the dominant tackle now, which is something its taken four or five rounds to get used to.
As has been typical between the two Southern Division combatants, Ipswich put themselves in the frame for an upset against the Bears, with Ricky Birds short kicking game laying on two tries.
But Burleighs self-belief stood the test as halfback David Hicks produced his best game of the year, assisted by the likes of Ryan Gundry, Balin Cupples and Martin Griese.
While Burleigh is equal with Easts in first spot, Ipswich is still searching for its first win and is ninth.
Next weekend Burleigh has the local derby with Tweed Heads at the Piggabeen Complex on Sunday, with Ipswich hosting Souths Logan in the televised game on Saturday.
BURLEIGH 30 (Balin Cupples 2, Trent Leis, Trent Purdon, Martin Griese, Scott Cooke tries; Reggie Cressbrook 3 goals) beat IPSWICH 12 (Andy Poynter, Danny Coburn tries; Brendon Lindsay 2 goals).
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NORTH QUEENSLAND 48 defeat SOUTHS LOGAN 8
The forgotten man of the Queensland Cup has helped North Queensland maintain its impeccable record against Souths Logan, with the Young Guns trouncing the Magpies 48-8 at Davies Park.
Beset by injury in recent times, centre Charles Vis scored a hat-trick in only his second appearance since switching from Redcliffe to the Young Guns.
Formerly a representative for Queensland Under 17s, Queensland Schoolboys and Queensland Under 19s, Vis first entered the State League in 2003.
He posted two tries on debut for the Dolphins in round eight that season, coincidentally also against Souths Logan.
However following a promising rookie year, Vis only added three more Queensland Cup games in 2004 to his name before being recruited by North Queensland.
It was pleasing to see him perform like that, Young Guns coach Grant Bell said.
Hes taken a few steps from where he was and Im sure further improvement will come.
Since the Queensland Cup began, the lowest game total North Queensland (including Townsville 1998) has registered against the Magpies is 42 points.
The latest victory was assembled courtesy of a standout match from Jaiman Lowe. Scott Bolton turned in another great display, along with strong performances from Gavin Cooper, Dean Payne and Matt Scott.
Payne, a younger brother of NRL player Aaron, notched two tries, while Mark Dalle Cort also crossed the line in his comeback match from a quadriceps injury.
Sitting last, Souths Logan travels to QLD Group Stadium at Ipswich next Saturday. Meanwhile fifth-placed North Queensland hosts Redcliffe at Dairy Farmers Stadium.
NORTH QUEENSLAND 48 (Charles Vis 3, Dean Payne 2, Wallace Solomona, Brent McConnell, Matt Scott, Mark Dalle Cort tries; Brent McConnell 5, Scott Bolton goals) beat SOUTHS LOGAN 8 (Grant Lewis, Nick Bowman tries).
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EASTS 36 defeat TWEED HEADS 22
Easts coach Michael Booth believes the mass exodus of players from last years Tigers squad to the NRL has inspired prop Leigh Coghill to recapture his very best form.
Highly rated during his developmental years with Redcliffe, Coghill was recruited by the Sydney Roosters before injury cut short his time with the club.
Now in his second year at Easts, the 21-year-old is starting to remind onlookers what all the fuss was about in the first place.
The rampaging Coghill scored a hat-trick as Easts overpowered Tweed Heads in a tough 36-22 win at Langlands Park, sealed only by two late tries.
He is playing well again, coach Booth said.
The poor bloke has got a torn hamstring they cant operate on. Only 80 per cent is attached. The other 20 per cent is just hanging there. Its taken a long time for him to build his strength back up and develop some confidence on it.
I think guys like him realise they have an opportunity at this club to get back into the NRL. Theyve seen all the other blokes that have gone and are making the most of it.
From last years grand final team, Easts supplied Trent Young to South Sydney, Dane Campbell to Newcastle and Dallas McIlwain, Charlie Tonga and Isaac Kaufmann to the Bulldogs. Thats without mentioning skipper Darren Smith, who remains dual contracted with the Brisbane Broncos.
Aside from Coghill, the best performed on the weekend was another youngster, 19-year-old winger Walter Imo. Imo grabbed two tries and continues to show rapid improvement after spending most of last season in the Mixwell Cup and Mixwell Colts Challenge.
For Tweed Heads, halfback Tim Maccan was a constant threat again, with the Seagulls behind just 18-12 at halftime.
The loss was Tweeds first defeat of the year, but due to two draws and a bye the club plunges to eighth on the table. Easts is first from Burleigh on for-and-against.
Next week Easts travels to Browne Park to play Central, while Tweed hosts Burleigh at the Piggabeen Complex the same day.
EASTS 36 (Leigh Coghill 3, Walter Imo 2, Marty Allen, Scott Sipple tries; Brandon Costin 4 goals) beat TWEED HEADS 22 (Jeremy Walters, Tim Maccan, Matt King, Nathan Small tries; Brad Davis 3 goals).
QUEENSLAND STATESIDE WRAP
QUEENSLAND CUP
Results: Redcliffe 20 d Wynnum 10, Easts 36 d Tweed Heads 22, North Queensland 48 d Souths Logan 8, Burleigh 30 d Ipswich 12, Norths 44 d Central 12. Toowoomba bye.
Standings: Easts 8, Burleigh 8, Norths 7, Redcliffe 6, North Queensland 6, Toowoomba 5, Wynnum 4, Tweed Heads 4, Ipswich 1, Central 1, Souths Logan 0.
MIXWELL CUP
Results: Redcliffe 16 d Wynnum 10, Souths Logan 34 d Tugun 20, Easts 40 d Runaway Bay 16, Burleigh 28 d Ipswich 16, Norths 50 d Hills District 10. Wests bye.
Standings: Burleigh 8, Norths 7, Wynnum 6, Redcliffe 6, Ipswich 5, Easts 5, Wests 4, Souths Logan 4, Tugun 3, Hills District 2, Runaway Bay 0.
MIXWELL COLTS CHALLENGE
Results: Wynnum 22 d Redcliffe 18, Souths Logan 56 d Tugun 24, Easts 116 d Runaway Bay 0, Burleigh 42 d Ipswich 8, Norths 40 d Hills District 24. Wests bye.
Standings: Norths 10, Burleigh 10, Wests 8, Easts 7, Hills District 4, Wynnum 4, Redcliffe 4, Souths Logan 2, Ipswich 1, Runaway Bay 0, Tugun 0.
SPOTLESS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Standings: Burleigh 86, Norths 79, Easts 68, Redcliffe 52, Wynnum 46 , Wests 36, Ipswich 22, Hills District 18, Tugun 9, Souths Logan 18, Runaway Bay 0.
* Hills District, Runaway Bay, Tugun and Wests do not field teams in Queensland Cup.
TOYOTA FOLEY SHIELD
Results: Cairns 68 d Mackay 6 (A Grade), Cairns 34 d Mackay 16 (Under 19s), Mackay 34 d Cairns 16 (Under 17s).
Standings: Cairns 9, Townsville 1, Mackay 0.
ARRIVE ALIVE CUP (Qualification Rounds)
Coca Cola Cup: Fixtures resume April 13.
Level 3: Fixtures resume April 13.
QRL DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS
Results: Held June 11-12
QUEENSLAND WOMENS
Results: Ipswich Brothers 50 d Wests Mitchelton 10. Caboolture v Tugun cancelled. Tugun have withdrawn from the competition.
Standings: Ipswich Brothers 2, Wests Mitchelton 2, Wests Centenary 2, Caboolture 0.
QUEENSLAND SCHOOLGIRLS
Result: Country Schoolgirls 16 d City Schoolgirls 14.
TOWNSVILLE DISTRICTS
Result: Burdekin 12 d Brothers 10, Herbert River 44 d University 32, Centrals 42 d Charters Towers 6. Sharks United bye.
Standings: Burdekin 20, Brothers 12, Centrals 12, Herbert River 12, University 8, Sharks United 8, Charters Towers 4.
*Four points awarded per win in the TDRL
CAIRNS DISTRICTS
Results: No fixtures due to Foley Shield.
Standings: Brothers 4, Innisfail 4, Ivanhoes 4, Kangaroos 2, Mareeba 2, Tully 2, Atherton 2, Mossman Port Douglas 0, Suburbs 0, Yarrabah 0.
MACKAY DISTRICTS
Results: No fixtures due to Foley Shield.
Standings: Moranbah 8, Wests 8, Magpies 6, Souths6, Proserpine 2, Norths 2, Brothers 0, Sarina 0.
MOUNT ISA DISTRICTS
Results: Begins April 16
MID WEST
Results: Doomadgee 62 d Julia Creek 0, Cloncurry 52 d Richmond 18.
Standings: Cloncurry 4, Doomadgee 2, Hughenden 0, Richmond 0, Julia Creek 0.
CAPE YORK
Results: Begins May
CENTRAL WEST
Results: Ilfracombe 42 d Tambo 10, Longreach 24 d Barcaldine 16, Winton 30 d Blackall 10.
Standings: Ilfracombe 2, Winton 2 , Longreach 2, Barcaldine 0, Blackall 0, Tambo 0.
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND EXTENDED LEAGUE
Results: CQU Norths 32 d Rockhampton Brothers 30, Gladstone Brothers 46 d Biloela 24, Tannum Sands 36 d Valleys 34, Yeppoon 48 d Fitzroy Gracemere 34. Wallabys bye.
Standings: CQU Norths 10, Wallabys 6, Gladstone Brothers 6, Rockhampton Brothers 4, Biloela 4, Yeppoon 4, Fitzroy Gracemere 4, Tannum Sands 2, Valleys 0.
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
Results: Springsure 24 d Middlemount 20, Emerald Tigers 56 d Clermont 0, Blackwater 32 d Emerald Cowboys 30.
Standings: Blackwater 8, Cowboys 6, Tigers 4, Middlemount 4, Springsure 2, Clermont 0.
NORTHERN DISTRICTS WIDE BAY
Results: Biggenden 40 d South Kolan 22, Miriam Vale 38 d Avondale 8. Gin Gin bye.
Standings: Miriam Vale 4, Biggenden 4, South Kolan 2, Gin Gin 2, Avondale 0.
CENTRAL DISTRICTS WIDE BAY
Results: Begins April 16
BUNDABERG
Results: Isis 40 d Brothers 16, Easts 28 d Across The Waves 18, Wallaroos 36 d Hervey Bay 22. Wests bye.
Standings: Easts 4, Wallaroos 4, Isis 4, Wests 2, Hervey Bay Seagulls 2, Across The Waves 0, Brothers 0.
FRASER COAST
Results: No fixtures last weekend
Standings: Hervey Bay Dragons 2, Titans 1, Brothers 1, Wests 0.
SUNSHINE COAST / GYMPIE
Results: Kawana 38 d Gympie Cooloola 14, Caloundra 20 d Nambour 6, Maroochydore Coolum 22 d Bribie Island 16. Beerwah v Nambour postponed.
Standings: Caloundra 8, Beerwah 6, Kawana 4, Nambour 4, Noosa 2, Bribie Island 2, Maroochydore Coolum 2, Gympie Cooloola 2.
*Beerwah and Nambour have played one fewer game due to postponement.
IPSWICH DISTRICTS
Results: Goodna 38 d Norths 36, Redbank Plains 30 d Swifts 24, Brothers 30 d Fassifern 6. West End bye.
Standings: Swifts 6, Redbank Plains 6, Goodna 6, Brothers 4, Fassifern 2, Norths 0, West End 0.
GOLD COAST
Results: Beaudesert 40 d Runaway Bay 12, Tugun 12 d Southport 4, Burleigh 28 d Nerang 4. Parkwood bye.
Standings: Beaudesert 4, Burleigh 4, Parkwood 4, Tugun 2, Runaway Bay 2, Southport 0, Nerang 0.
TOOWOOMBA DISTRICTS
Results: Souths 38 d Warwick 20, Goondiwindi 34 d Gatton 29, Pittsworth 36 drew Wattles 36, Dalby 44 d Newtown 40, Brothers 60 d Oakey 4. Valleys bye.
Standings: Brothers 8, Pittsworth 7, Wattles 7, Gatton 6, Goondiwindi 6, Souths 4, Valleys 4, Warwick 2, Dalby 2, Oakey 2, Newtown 0.
BORDER DISTRICTS
Results: Representative trial Killarney/Stanthorpe 30 drew Texas/Tenterfield 30
Standings: Killarney 2, Stanthorpe 2, Texas 0, Tenterfield 0.
ROMA DISTRICTS
Results: Begins April 17
WESTERN DISTRICTS
Results: Begins April 23
