Round 3
Norths Devils 18 l. Ipswich Jets 38

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Jets Burn Devils in Boilover
Mon April 2, 2007
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Ipswich has caused a massive boilover against Norths, toppling the Devils from first place in the Wizard Cup with a 38-18 win at Bishop Park on Sunday.

Previously winless in 2007, the Jets submitted a confident display which was in stark contrast to anything they had shown in successive losses to Burleigh and Easts.

The result continued a history of skirmishes between the Jets and Devils, with Ipswich also beating Norths 38-36 last year in a major upset.

Injected late, former Test player Brad Meyers certainly didn't hurt Ipswich's cause, yet across the park Kevin Walters' team was much more cohesive.

Coach Walters even brought in an old Jets' mentor in Tommy Raudonikis to address the side before kick-off and it appeared to do the trick. By halftime Ipswich was already ahead 22-12.

Again finding the tryline and continuing to impress, Smith Samau ended the match with a double and gained a points decision over Norths' Steve Turner, the man for whom he was traded to the Gold Coast Titans.

Norths had been hit during the week by the suspension of Scott Anderson, injuries to Danny Vaughan and Ian Donnelly and several late chops and changes.

Form backrower Sam Tagataese was replaced by Aiden Tolman, while Turner came into the Devils' line-up for Ryan Shortland and switched between fullback and centre.

Regardless, Norths still had a team of great talent which was expected to win on paper.

Adding insult to the final result, Devils forward Joel Thompson will come under review for a high tackle late in the match. Although teammate Will Scanlan was initially placed on report, it appeared to be Thompson finishing over the top.

This coming week Ipswich plays Tweed Heads at the Piggabeen Complex in Saturday's 2pm game, while Norths will play Central at Gladstone's Marley Brown Oval at 7.30pm Saturday night.

It is the second season in succession Norths has shown the initiative to take a home game outside Brisbane, having faced Central at Bundaberg in 2006. This year's venture coincides with the Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race.

IPSWICH 38 (Smith Samau 2, Luke Walker, Tyson Lofipo, Danny Coburn, Ricky Bird, Isaak Ah Mau tries; Steven West 4, Alex Fata goals) d NORTHS 18 (Steve Turner 2, Will Chambers tries; Luke Samoa 3 goals) at Bishop Park.

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Round 3 Wizard Queensland Cup Preview
Fri March 30, 2007
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Round 3 Wizard Queensland Cup Preview.

BURLEIGH v NORTH QLD
Pizzey Park, Saturday March 31, 2.00pm *ABC Live Telecast
Referee: Gavin Morris

THE STORY: An early top-of-the-table clash between two of the favourites for this year's titles. Both teams featured in the 2005 grand final, but experienced mixed fortunes last year, with Burleigh missing the top five altogether and North Queensland exiting the finals with three successive losses. Interestingly one of Burleigh's star players so far this season has been Leigh Coghill, considered superfluous to the Young Guns' needs at the end of last season.

THE STAT: Nick Parfitt needs just eight points to reach the 700-point barrier in the Wizard Cup. In his sixth year of State League at just 22-years-old, the Maryborough phenomenon is unsurprisingly leading all scorers this year with three tries and 10 goals in two appearances.

THE STAR: Young Guns' centre Ben Farrar has impressed greatly with his first two performances in Wizard Cup, running onto the ball well and being first-choice goal-kicker. It should be a cracking contest out wide with Mark Henry also in the centres for the Guns and Jordan Atkins and Alex Glenn opposite them for Burleigh.

CHANGES: BURLEIGH - No announced changes.
NORTH QLD: In - Keiron Lander. Out - Scott Bolton.

CHARGES: NORTH QLD - Karl Johnson (G2 Careless High Tackle) - 0wks + 93pts.

Burleigh Bears: 1. Nick Parfitt, 2. Trent Purdon, 3. Alex Glenn, 4. Jordan Atkins, 5. Aseri Laing, 6. Adam Hayden, 7. Ben Black, 13. John Flint, 12. Leigh Coghill, 11. Martin Griese, 10. Shane O'Flanagan, 9. Ryan Gundry (c), 8. James Griffiths. Interchange: 14. Travis Simpson, 15. Wayne Phillis, 16. Josh Blatch, 17. Hayden Alllsop. Coach: Jimmy Lenihan.

North Queensland Young Guns: 1. Toshio Laiseni, 2. Karl Johnson, 3. Mark Henry, 4. Ben Farrar, 5. Scott Minto, 6. Jackson Nicolau, 7. Shane Muspratt, 13. Ben Lowe, 12. Jimmy Andersen, 11. Joe Clarke, 10. John Frith, 9. David Faiumu, 8. Ray Cashmere. Interchange: 14. Scott Smith, 15. Keiron Lander, 16. Ben Vaeau, 17. Sam Faust. Coach: Matt Parish.

EASTS v CENTRAL
Langlands Park, Saturday March 31, 3.00pm
Referee: Clayton Sharpe

THE STORY: Two clubs with contrasting fortunes in the opening rounds. Easts has won its first two games by a combined 36 points, while Central has lost its first two by a combined 38 points. There are signs the Tigers might not get things all their own way however, with Comets coach Steve Anderson confident his young squad has learnt some valuable lessons in the opening fortnight.

THE STAT: Centre Wade Liddell makes his comeback to the Wizard Cup for the first time since appearing in the extra-time grand final for Easts in 2004. The Tigers' all-time leading try scorer in the State League has played internationally for Scotland since leaving our shores

THE STAR: James Munns' dark horse performances in the trials have now officially scored the 17-year-old a scholarship with the North Queensland Cowboys. However, the mop-haired Comet may have met his match in shaggy-headed Easts prop Sinave Faitale.

CHANGES: EASTS - In: Wade Liddell. Out: Steve Beattie.
CENTRAL - In: Mark Siniula, Cody Norton, Ben Farrell, Brent Williams, Cheyenne Motu. Out: Brendan Gibb, Peter Penaia, Mick Esdale, Luke Fatnowna, Yoren Major.

CHARGES: CENTRAL - Peter Penaia (G1 Reckless High Tackle) - 2 wks + 76pts

Easts Tigers: 1. Kevin Stephensen, 2. John Tamanika, 3. Matt Lockyer, 4. Wade Liddell, 5. David Tyrrell, 6. Isaac Kaufmann, 7. Dane Campbell, 13. Damian Durnford, 12. Anthony Boyd, 11. Mark Cantoni, 10. Sinave Faitala, 9. Trent Young, 8. Cameron Durnford. Interchange: 14. Ben Laity, 15. Troy Hansen, 16. Scott Sipple, 17. Justin McKay. Coach: Michael Booth.

Central Comets: 1. Junior Auru, 2. Shannon Stitt, 3. Tyron Haynes, 4. Nat Bowman, 5. James Munns, 6. Darren Kingi, 7. Pat Dall, 13. Wayne Barnett, 12. Todd Titmus, 11. Guy Williams, 10. Geoff Black, 9. Cheyenne Motu, 8. George Tuakura. Interchange: 14. Ben Farrell, 15. Cody Norton, 16. Brent Williams, 17. Mark Siniula. Coach: Steve Anderson.

NORTHS v IPSWICH
Bishop Park, Sunday April 1, 3.00pm
Referee: Justin Eastwood

THE STORY: Norths has scored 92 points in two games and Ipswich has posted 18. Indeed it's been a case of floodgates open for Norths in big wins against Tweed Heads and Wynnum Manly. Meanwhile Ipswich has struggled for penetration in games against Burleigh and Easts, despite boasting attacking players such as Ricky Bird and Jason Bulgarelli.

THE STAT: No less than five players from these two sides were reviewed by the judiciary this week. Scott Anderson of Norths received a two-game ban for a reckless high tackle.

THE STAR: Sika Manu was a powerhouse for Norths in their 46-10 demolition of Wynnum Manly last Sunday. The giant youngster is scaling the ranks quickly.

CHANGES: NORTHS - In: Ryan Shortland, Matt Rua, Brendan Afitu, James Taputu-Crombie. Out: James Aubusson, Scott Anderson, Danny Vaughan, Ian Donnelly.
IPSWICH- In: Michael Ryan, Aaron Sweeney. Out: Adam Boettcher, Smith Samau.

CHARGES: NORTHS: Scott Anderson (G1 Reckless High) - 2wks + 51 pts. Will Scanlan (G1 Striking) - Cleared. IPSWICH: Joel Reithmuller (Contrary Conduct) - Dismissed, Jason Bulgarelli (Contrary Conduct) - dismissed, Isaak Ah Mau (High Tackle) - Dismissed.

Norths Devils: 1. Kieran Turner, 2. Luke Samoa, 3. Ryan Shortland, 4. Will Chambers, 5. Anthony Perkins, 6. Russell Aitken, 7. John Paul Cherry, 13. Sika Manu, 12. Sam Tagataese, 11. Matt Rua, 10. Brendan Afitu, 9. Jay Aston, 8. Willie Scanlan. Interchange: 14. Aidan Guerra, 15. Joel Thompson, 16. Garret Crossman, 17. James Crombie. Coach: Kevin Carmichael.

Ipswich Jets: 1. Luke Walker, 2. Geoff Chalk, 3. Ricky Dodd, 4. Jason Bulgarelli, 5. Tyson Lofipo, 6. Alex Fata, 7. Ricky Bird, 13. Danny Coburn, 12. Trevor Exton, 11. Joel Reithmuller, 10. Scott Alo, 9. Steven West, 8. Matt McPhee. Interchange: 14. Isaak Ah Mau, 15. Michael Ryan, 16. Matthew Cameron, 17. Aaron Sweeney. Coach: Kevin Walters.

WYNNUM MANLY v TWEED HEADS
BMD Kougari Oval, Sunday April 1, 3.00pm
Referee: Michael Wise

THE STORY: Although neither side has won a game yet this season, this could very well be the match of the round if both sides play with the requisite hunger. There's no denying both teams have talent, it will be a matter of their respective coaches - Shane McNally and Troy McCarthy - being able to bring it out in their charges.

THE STAT: Denny Lambert has played for six Wizard Cup clubs and is now in his second stint with Wynnum Manly. The former QANTAS Player of the Year missed the first two games after coming back late from a knee injury.

THE STAR: While he has his doubters, pint-sized Chris Sandow is a definite fan favourite in the Wizard Cup. Set to make his Tweed Heads debut after switching from Souths Logan, he will be heartened by recent performances from kindred spirits Matt Bowen and Preston Campbell.

CHANGES: WYNNUM MANLY - In: Denny Lambert, Wade Bachmann. Out: Matt Smith, Daniel Frame.
TWEED HEADS - In: Chris Sandow, Chris Farrell. Out: Matt Petersen, Michael Hodgson.

CHARGES: WYNNUM MANLY - Ben Czislowski (High Tackle) - Dismissed.

Wynnum-Manly Seagulls: 1. Tangi Ropati, 2. Chris Currie, 3. Jim Ahmat, 4. Paoa Faamita, 5. Simon Phillips, 6. Luke Dalziel Don, 7. Denny Lambert, 13. Herewini Rangi, 12. Darren Bain, 11. Gary Winter, 10. Ben Czislowski, 9. Kerry Smith, 8. Angus Martin. Interchange: 14. Fili Sofa, 15. Kurtis Curry, 16. Wade Bachmann, 17. Adam Mansy. Coach: Shane McNally.

Tweed Heads: 1. James Wood, 2. Josh Vaughan, 3. David Myles, 4. Brett Delaney, 5. Nathanael Barnes, 6. Brad Davis, 7. Tim Maccan, 13. Matt Pow, 12. Andrew Moroney, 11. Chris Enahoro, 10. Roy Friend, 9. Matthew King, 8. Matthew Austin. Interchange: 14. Chris Farrell, 15. Selasi Berdie, 16. Daniel Conn, 17. Chris Sandow. Coach: Troy McCarthy.

SOUTHS LOGAN v REDCLIFFE
Davies Park, Sunday April 1, 3.00pm
Referee: Justin Davis

THE STORY: Souths Logan were shellshocked by last weekend's 40-0 trouncing at the hands of North Queensland and few would give them a chance against reigning premier Redcliffe. However the Dolphins have come to expect a tight tussle from the Magpies, narrowly beating the black-and-whites 20-14 and 38-28 last season.

THE STAT: Kicking three goals last weekend, Alwyn Simpson played his first fixture game since being hit by a car late last season. The accident cost him a spot on the wing for Redcliffe in the grand final and a premiership medal. Simpson is also a former Souths Logan player.

THE STAR: Watching an pre-season trial, a veteran player manager cast an eye on Souths Logan tearaway Mananui Te-Heu-Heu. "He's a tough one that one," he noted. The assessment was spot on the money, with the tongue-twisting forward more than holding his own since graduating from colts to senior football.

CHANGES: SOUTHS LOGAN - In: Jerry Ahern, Paul Stanley, Adam Kambouris. Out: Brogan Gibson, Josh Peacock, Adrian Maloney.
REDCLIFFE - No announced changes

CHARGES: REDCLIFFE - Matt Harris (G1 Careless) - 0wks + 56pts, Danny Burke (High Tackle) - Dismissed.

Souths Logan Magpies: 1. Quentin Laulu-Togagae, 2. Daniel Sorbello, 3. Kyle Lodge, 4. Mick Anschau, 5. Matt Templeman, 6. Phil Dennis, 7. Paul Rolls, 13. Scott Marks, 12. Tanu Wulf, 11. Jerry Ahern, 10. Darren Glase, 9. Cameron Joyce, 8. Josh Griffith. Interchange: 14. Kieran Whalley, 15. Mananui Te Heu Heu, 16. Adam Kambouris, 17. Paul Stanley. Coach: Jason Burnham / Brandon Costin.

Redcliffe Dolphins: 1. Ryan Cullen, 2. Alwyn Simpson, 3. Matt Harris, 4. Nick Emmett, 5. Rory Bromley, 6. Chris Fox, 7. Matt Seamark, 13. Mark Shipway, 12. Danny Burke, 11. Grant Flugge, 10. Pat Gardner, 9. Mick Roberts, 8. Troy Lindsay. Interchange: 14. Shannon Fish, 15. Nick Walker, 16. Palmer Wapau, 17. Adam Starr. Coach: Anthony Griffin.

ASPLEY BRONCOS - Bye

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