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
14th 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
Match: Capras v Bears
Round 8 -
home Team
Capras
away Team
Bears
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 Paul Turner Rau
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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 10 Valentine RichardProp for Bears is number 8 Takitau Mapapalangi
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Hooker for Capras is number 9 Trey BrownHooker for Bears is number 9 Jordan Scott
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Prop for Capras is number 13 Lewis SymondsProp for Bears is number 10 Kurt De Luis
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2nd Row for Capras is number 11 Tane Kiriona2nd Row for Bears is number 11 William Lewis
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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 14 John FineanganofoLock for Bears is number 13 Sam Coster
Interchange
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Interchange for Capras is number 8 Bailey CavanoughInterchange for Bears is number 14 Bailey McConnell
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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 Tyler Laubscher
Reserves
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Replacement for Capras is number 18 Aaron TeroiReplacement for Bears is number 18 Ryan Jones
Last updated:
Central Queensland Capras Coach: Lionel Harbin
Burleigh Bears Coach: Luke Burt
Match Officials: Jordan Morel, Nathan Cornick, Nicholas McEwan
Match: Clydesdales v Blackhawks
Round 8 -
home Team
Clydesdales
away Team
Blackhawks
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 Creedence Toia
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Centre for Clydesdales is number 3 Jaylen GreyCentre for Blackhawks is number 3 McKenzie Baker
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Centre for Clydesdales is number 4 Marcus SpenceCentre for Blackhawks is number 4 Saimone Ahomana
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Winger for Clydesdales is number 5 Peter GubbWinger for Blackhawks is number 5 Dudley Dotoi
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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 14 Paul Roache
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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 Carl Clement2nd Row for Blackhawks is number 11 Kai O'Donnell
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2nd Row for Clydesdales is number 12 Luke Rouland2nd 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 9 Jayden Hodges
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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 19 Oliver BichelInterchange for Blackhawks is number 16 Matthew Wright
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Interchange for Clydesdales is number 20 Darcy CliftonInterchange for Blackhawks is number 17 Luke Webley
Reserves
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Replacement for Clydesdales is number 17 Darcy CarswellReplacement for Blackhawks is number 18 Zachery McMinn
Last updated:
Western Clydesdales Coaches: Ben Walker and Shane Walker
Townsville Blackhawks Coach: Terry Campese
Match Officials: Jarrod Cole, Mitchell Robinson, Tori Wilkie
Match: Magpies v Cutters
Round 8 -
home Team
Magpies
away Team
Cutters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Magpies is number 1 Byron JohnsonFullback for Cutters is number 1 Raydan Burns
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Winger for Magpies is number 2 Maika PoeseWinger 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 Hugh Arthur
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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 Jed Bignell
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Halfback for Magpies is number 7 Hayden RowbothamHalfback for Cutters is number 7 Ryan Rivett
Forwards
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Prop for Magpies is number 8 Pride Petterson-RobatiProp for Cutters is number 8 Aitasi James
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Hooker for Magpies is number 9 Callum EggerlingHooker for Cutters is number 9 Sean Mullany
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Prop for Magpies is number 10 Max BandittProp 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 Kobe Martin2nd Row for Cutters is number 12 Thomas McNulty
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Lock for Magpies is number 13 Aublix TawhaLock for Cutters is number 13 Tyrone Gunn-James
Interchange
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Interchange for Magpies is number 14 Kingstimer ParaiaInterchange for Cutters is number 14 Xavier Kerrisk
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Interchange for Magpies is number 15 Christopher FaagutuInterchange for Cutters is number 15 Mitch Fogarty
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Interchange for Magpies is number 16 Penisimani TeaupaInterchange for Cutters is number 16 Mason Kira
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Interchange for Magpies is number 17 Michael WaqaInterchange for Cutters is number 17 Jordan Martin
Reserves
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Replacement for Magpies is number 18 Harry WaltersReplacement for Cutters is number 18 Matthew Watts
Last updated:
Souths Logan Magpies Coach: Karmichael Hunt
Mackay Cutters Coach: Adam Cuthbertson
Match Officials: Josh Eaton, Isabella Davidson, Jack Klein
Match: Dolphins v Pride
Round 8 -
home Team
Dolphins
away Team
Pride
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Trai FullerFullback 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 Kyle CoghillCentre for Pride is number 4 Ben Rumble
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Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Tevita NaufahuWinger for Pride is number 5 Robert Derby
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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 Oryn Keeley2nd Row for Pride is number 11 Dane Aukafolau
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Brian Pouniu2nd Row for Pride is number 12 Jack Boyling
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Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Sam ElliottLock for Pride is number 13 Campbell Duffy
Interchange
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Jack JohnsonInterchange for Pride is number 14 Kobe Rugless
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Sheldon PitamaInterchange for Pride is number 15 Samuel Cramp
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Domenico De StradisInterchange for Pride is number 16 Fanafou Seve
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Lopeti MafiInterchange for Pride is number 17 Taniela Ta'ufo'ou
Reserves
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Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Mason Lome-HindleReplacement for Pride is number 18 Bailey Aldridge
Last updated:
Redcliffe Dolphins Coach: Dave Elliott
Northern Pride Coach: Sam Williams
Match Officials: Tyson Brough, Rochelle Tamarua, Harrison Lea