Affiliate wrap: Seagulls setup ultimate Sunshine Coast showdown
The Hostplus Cup finals series may still be a fortnight away, but the Tweed Seagulls will have a matinee to play to guarantee they'll feature in this season's playoffs.
Registering a record-breaking 72-8 victory over the Jets on Sunday - the club's biggest ever win - they now need to clip the wings of the Falcons when they meet them at Piggabeen on Saturday to ensure they progress to the final eight.
Match: Seagulls v Jets
Round 21 -
home Team
Seagulls
7th Position
away Team
Jets
15th Position
Venue: Piggabeen Sports Complex, Tweed Heads
If not, it'll be a nervous wait on the result between the Pride and Dolphins who play later that afternoon - with both clubs hoping Redcliffe will prevail in Cairns to even potentially open up a hosting opportunity in week one.
The 13-try bonanza saw the return of Jaylan De Groot to Hostplus Cup after a long-stint on the sidelines due to injury - part of the points-scoring romp after finding the line himself.
At Burleigh on Saturday, the Bears all but locked up a top two spot with their 24-10 win over Mackay.
Match: Bears v Cutters
Round 21 -
home Team
Bears
2nd Position
away Team
Cutters
14th Position
Venue: UAA Park, Gold Coast
Tony Francis again topped the running metres tally with an incredible 246 and Jacob Alick impressed again with a try, 137 running metres and four tackle breaks.
The Bears also relished the return of Josiah Pahulu, who played his first game since his Round 3 debut, getting a solid 19 minutes off the bench.
They'll finish the regular season against the Blackhawks in Townsville on Saturday.
