Despite having no contracted-NRL players, the Sunshine Coast Falcons have flown to outright first in the Hostplus Cup after a five-game winning streak.
The rest of the competiton is hot on the Falcons' tail however, with a staggering six teams sitting equal on 10 points, only two points behind the league leaders.
With a competition so even, two competition points become worth their weight in gold.
Here's how each team will line up ahead of Round 8.
Match: Hunters v Falcons
Round 8 -
home Team
Hunters
13th Position
away Team
Falcons
1st Position
Venue: Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea Coach: Paul Aiton
Norths Devils Coach: Rohan Smith
Match Officials: Taylor Worth, Cameron Wegner, Dylan Lawrence
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Capras is number 1 Peyton JenkinsFullback for Bears is number 1 Lachlan West
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Winger for Capras is number 2 Bob TenzaWinger for Bears is number 2 Troy Leo
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Centre for Capras is number 3 Blake AndersCentre for Bears is number 3 Lee Turner Rau
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Centre for Capras is number 4 Rodrick TaiCentre for Bears is number 4 Kane Bradley
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Winger for Capras is number 5 Malachi DumasWinger for Bears is number 5 Phillip Coates
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Five-Eighth for Capras is number 6 Cooper MarshallFive-Eighth for Bears is number 6 Bailey McConnell
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Halfback for Capras is number 7 Blake MooreHalfback for Bears is number 7 Guy Hamilton
Forwards
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Prop for Capras is number 8 Patrick KailahiProp for Bears is number 8 Takitau Mapapalangi
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Hooker for Capras is number 9 Trey BrownHooker for Bears is number 9 Mason Teague
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Prop for Capras is number 10 Valentine RichardProp for Bears is number 10 Luke Burton
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2nd Row for Capras is number 11 Tane Kiriona2nd Row for Bears is number 11 Luke Gale
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2nd Row for Capras is number 12 Nixon Putt2nd Row for Bears is number 12 Jett Bryce
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Lock for Capras is number 13 Bailey CavanoughLock for Bears is number 13 Sam Coster
Interchange
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Interchange for Capras is number 14 Aaron TeroiInterchange for Bears is number 14 Jordan Scott
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Interchange for Capras is number 15 Riley ReidInterchange for Bears is number 15 Mitch Watson
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Interchange for Capras is number 16 Joshua NilonInterchange for Bears is number 16 Lochlyn Sheldon
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Interchange for Capras is number 17 Khaiya WaiembiInterchange for Bears is number 17 Kurt De Luis
Reserves
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Replacement for Capras is number 18 John FineanganofoReplacement for Bears is number 18 Ryan Foran
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Reserve for Capras is number 19 Lewis SymondsReserve for Bears is number 19 William Lewis
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Reserve for Capras is number 20 Tyler SzepanowskiReserve for Bears is number 20 Callum Gromek
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Reserve for Capras is number 21 Connor GuleyReserve for Bears is number 21 Paul Turner Rau
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Reserve for Capras is number 22 Zev JohnReserve for Bears is number 22 Sione Hopoate
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Reserve for Capras is number 23 Darcy HancockReserve for Bears is number 23 Tupou Francis
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Reserve for Capras is number 24 Banjo Walker
Capras Ins
- Banjo Walker
- Connor Guley
- Darcy Hancock
- John Fineanganofo
- Lewis Symonds
- Tyler Szepanowski
- Zev John
Bears Ins
- Callum Gromek
- Paul Turner Rau
- Sione Hopoate
- Tupou Francis
- William Lewis
Capras Outs
- Larson Dale-Doyle
Bears Ins
Last updated:
Central Queensland Capras Coach: Lionel Harbin
Burleigh Bears Coach: Luke Burt
Match Officials: Jordan Morel, Nathan Cornick, Nicholas McEwan
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Clydesdales is number 1 Christopher WoodbridgeFullback for Blackhawks is number 1 Lennix Tovo
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Winger for Clydesdales is number 2 Bailey NashWinger for Blackhawks is number 2 Dudley Dotoi
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Centre for Clydesdales is number 4 Marcus SpenceCentre for Blackhawks is number 3 McKenzie Baker
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Centre for Blackhawks is number 4 Creedence Toia
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Winger for Clydesdales is number 5 Peter GubbWinger for Blackhawks is number 5 Fua Schwalger
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Five-Eighth for Clydesdales is number 6 Kaden BuhseFive-Eighth for Blackhawks is number 6 Jack Campagnolo
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Halfback for Clydesdales is number 7 Luke JurdHalfback for Blackhawks is number 7 Bailey Biondi-Odo
Forwards
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Prop for Clydesdales is number 8 Zane MusgroveProp for Blackhawks is number 8 Kaiden Lahrs
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Hooker for Clydesdales is number 9 Matt ParcellHooker for Blackhawks is number 9 Jayden Hodges
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Prop for Clydesdales is number 10 Emry PereProp for Blackhawks is number 10 Wiremu Greig
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2nd Row for Clydesdales is number 11 Luke Rouland2nd Row for Blackhawks is number 11 Kai O'Donnell
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2nd Row for Clydesdales is number 12 Darcy Clifton2nd Row for Blackhawks is number 12 Nicholas Lenaz
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Lock for Clydesdales is number 13 Patrick O'CallaghanLock for Blackhawks is number 13 Isaiah Latu
Interchange
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Interchange for Clydesdales is number 14 Shannon ElaraInterchange for Blackhawks is number 14 Paul Roache
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Interchange for Clydesdales is number 16 Brock PattiInterchange for Blackhawks is number 15 Edward Hampson
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Interchange for Clydesdales is number 17 Carl ClementInterchange for Blackhawks is number 16 Matthew Wright
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Interchange for Clydesdales is number 19 Oliver BichelInterchange for Blackhawks is number 17 Luke Webley
Reserves
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Replacement for Clydesdales is number 18 Darcy CarswellReplacement for Blackhawks is number 18 Zachery McMinn
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Reserve for Clydesdales is number 15 Denzel BurnsReserve for Blackhawks is number 19 Jacob Gannon
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Reserve for Clydesdales is number 20 Jaylen GreyReserve for Blackhawks is number 20 Toby Thorburn
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Reserve for Clydesdales is number 21 Jesuah WiniReserve for Blackhawks is number 21 Saimone Ahomana
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Reserve for Clydesdales is number 22 Joshua KeollerReserve for Blackhawks is number 22 Tajshon Santo-Messa
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Reserve for Clydesdales is number 23 Joel HughesReserve for Blackhawks is number 23 Robbie Storey
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Reserve for Clydesdales is number 24 Tareq Parter
Clydesdales Ins
- Darcy Carswell
- Denzel Burns
- Jaylen Grey
- Jesuah Wini
- Joel Hughes
- Joshua Keoller
- Tareq Parter
Blackhawks Ins
- Isaiah Latu
- Jacob Gannon
- Jayden Hodges
- Matthew Wright
- McKenzie Baker
- Robbie Storey
- Tajshon Santo-Messa
Clydesdales Outs
- Jack Leigh
- Stanford Talita
Blackhawks Ins
- Jayden Sharp
- Viliami Vailea
Last updated:
Western Clydesdales Coaches: Ben Walker and Shane Walker
Townsville Blackhawks Coach: Terry Campese
Match Officials: Jarrod Cole, Mitchell Robinson, Tori Wilkie
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Magpies is number 1 Floyd AubreyFullback for Cutters is number 1 Raydan Burns
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Winger for Magpies is number 2 Byron JohnsonWinger for Cutters is number 2 Jimmy Ngutlik
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Centre for Magpies is number 3 Mitchell OwenCentre for Cutters is number 3 Mason Barber
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Centre for Magpies is number 4 Kienan TempestCentre for Cutters is number 4 Quintin Fui
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Winger for Magpies is number 5 Phranklyn Mano-Le-MameaWinger for Cutters is number 5 Luke Pietzner
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Five-Eighth for Magpies is number 6 Anthony MilfordFive-Eighth for Cutters is number 6 Ryan Rivett
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Halfback for Magpies is number 7 Thomas DuffyHalfback for Cutters is number 7 Bayley Gill
Forwards
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Prop for Magpies is number 8 Pride Petterson-RobatiProp for Cutters is number 8 Tyrone Gunn-James
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Hooker for Magpies is number 9 Callum EggerlingHooker for Cutters is number 9 Xavier Kerrisk
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Prop for Magpies is number 10 Penisimani TeaupaProp for Cutters is number 10 Mitchell Prest
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2nd Row for Magpies is number 11 Teapo Stoltman2nd Row for Cutters is number 11 Tobias Miller
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2nd Row for Magpies is number 12 Harry Walters2nd Row for Cutters is number 12 Mason Kira
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Lock for Magpies is number 13 Rory FergusonLock for Cutters is number 13 Sean Mullany
Interchange
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Interchange for Magpies is number 14 Kingstimer ParaiaInterchange for Cutters is number 14 Mitch Fogarty
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Interchange for Magpies is number 15 Christopher FaagutuInterchange for Cutters is number 15 Jed Bignell
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Interchange for Magpies is number 16 Max BandittInterchange for Cutters is number 16 Brandon Russell
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Interchange for Magpies is number 17 Michael WaqaInterchange for Cutters is number 17 Matthew Watts
Reserves
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Replacement for Magpies is number 18 Tangata Junior TeroiReplacement for Cutters is number 18 Julius Kapeli
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Reserve for Magpies is number 19 Prinston EseraReserve for Cutters is number 19 Aitasi James
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Reserve for Magpies is number 20 Kobe MartinReserve for Cutters is number 20 Jordan Martin
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Reserve for Magpies is number 21 Hayden RowbothamReserve for Cutters is number 21 Thomas McNulty
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Reserve for Magpies is number 22 Viliami Moata'aneReserve for Cutters is number 22 Jacob John
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Reserve for Magpies is number 23 Maika PoeseReserve for Cutters is number 23 Baden Robinson
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Reserve for Cutters is number 24 Hugh Arthur
Magpies Ins
- Hayden Rowbotham
- Kobe Martin
- Maika Poese
- Prinston Esera
- Viliami Moata'ane
Cutters Ins
- Aitasi James
- Baden Robinson
- Hugh Arthur
- Jacob John
- Jordan Martin
- Thomas McNulty
Magpies Outs
Cutters Ins
Last updated:
Souths Logan Magpies Coach: Karmichael Hunt
Mackay Cutters Coach: Adam Cuthbertson
Match Officials: Josh Eaton, Isabella Davidson, Jack Klein
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Kyle CoghillFullback for Pride is number 1 Ethan King
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Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Steven NumamboWinger for Pride is number 2 Ronald Philitoga
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Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jude SaldanhaCentre for Pride is number 3 Jaxson Paulo
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Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Montel LisalaCentre for Pride is number 4 Ben Rumble
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Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Mason Lome-HindleWinger for Pride is number 5 Daniel Woodhouse
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Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Karl OloapuFive-Eighth for Pride is number 6 Zac Herdegen
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Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Joshua JamesHalfback for Pride is number 7 Seamus King-Smith
Forwards
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Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Patrice SioloProp for Pride is number 8 Kenneth Fonoti
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Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Brent WoolfHooker for Pride is number 9 Tyler Moriarty
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Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Riley PriceProp for Pride is number 10 Nick Lui-Toso
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Brian Pouniu2nd Row for Pride is number 11 Dane Aukafolau
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Sam Elliott2nd Row for Pride is number 12 Jack Boyling
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Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Sheldon PitamaLock for Pride is number 13 Harrison Edwards
Interchange
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Jordan PlathInterchange for Pride is number 14 Kobe Rugless
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Domenico De StradisInterchange for Pride is number 16 Samuel Cramp
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Jack JohnsonInterchange for Pride is number 17 Fanafou Seve
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Lopeti Mafi
Reserves
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Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Jonah RaidavetaReplacement for Pride is number 18 Bailey Aldridge
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 19 Declan DowsonReserve for Pride is number 19 Taniela Ta'ufo'ou
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 20 Joven GyemoreReserve for Pride is number 20 Robert Derby
Dolphins Ins
- Brian Pouniu
- Declan Dowson
- Jonah Raidaveta
- Joven Gyemore
- Lopeti Mafi
- Montel Lisala
Pride Ins
- Daniel Woodhouse
- Fanafou Seve
- Taniela Ta'ufo'ou
- Tyler Moriarty
Dolphins Outs
- Cody Starr
- Jack Bostock
- Oryn Keeley
- William Boland
Pride Ins
- Apenisa Driti
- Campbell Duffy
- Quinnlan Tupou
Last updated:
Redcliffe Dolphins Coach: Dave Elliott
Northern Pride Coach: Sam Williams
Match Officials: Tyson Brough, Rochelle Tamarua, Harrison Lea
