It took until the final game of Round 24 in the Intrust Super Cup to decide which teams would make this year's top six and go on to play in the finals.
Earlier this afternoon, the Ipswich Jets confirmed their place in the top six with a 22-14 victory over the Norths Devils today.
The victory saw the Jets clinch sixth spot ahead of the PNG Hunters following their loss to the Central Queensland Capras.
In a dramatic final round, the Redcliffe Dolphins secured the minor premiership after beating the Sunshine Coast Falcons, while Burleigh Bears and Townsville Districts nailed down second and third respectively.
Northern Pride climbed into fourth on the back of a 10-10 draw with Tweed Heads, relegating Easts to fifth spot after the Tigers fell to the rampant Bears.
Finals Week 1
Saturday, September 1 - Elimination Final 1
Townsville Blackhawks (3) v Ipswich Jets (6) at Jack Manski Oval 1.10pm (Channel 9)
Saturday, September 1 - Elimination Final 2
Northern Pride (4) v Easts Tigers (5) at Stan Williams Park, Cairns 3pm
Week 1 off: Redcliffe Dolphins (1), Burleigh Bears (2)
- Final 2018 ladder --> Intrust Super Cup ladder
In the Hastings Deering Colts; the Townsville Blackhawks (main image) secured the minor premiership; despite losing a high-scoring game 40-36 against fellow finals-bound team Wynnum Manly.
Saturday, September 1 - Elimination Final 1
Northern Pride (3) v Souths Logan Magpies (6) at Stan Williams Park, Cairns 1pm
Friday, August 31 - Elimination Final 2
Victoria Thunderbolts (4) v Wynnum Manly Seagulls (5) at AAMI Park, 5pm*
Week 1 off: Townsville Blackhawks (1), Norths Devils (2)
- Final 2018 ladder --> Hastings Deering Colts
*Updated Monday, August 27.
