Affiliate wrap: Jets flying high on top of Hostplus Cup ladder
Ipswich couldn't be happier with their start to the Hostplus Cup season, sitting atop of the Hostplus Cup ladder after a nail-biting victory over the defending premiers at the weekend.
Pipping Burleigh 18-16 on Saturday, a number of Titans helped the Jets clinch their fourth win of the season, leading from start to finish and holding the fast-finishing Bears at bay despite their best efforts to take home the two points.
Match: Jets v Bears
Round 5 -
home Team
Jets
1st Position
away Team
Bears
7th Position
Venue: Richardson Park - Woogaroo Field, Goodna
Tony Francis was electrifying on the wing, scoring just before half-time before finishing with 194 running metres - 66 of those post-contact - alongside seven tackle breaks and a line break.
They now travel to Papua New Guinea to face the Hunters on Saturday.
Match: Hunters v Jets
Round 6 -
home Team
Hunters
14th Position
away Team
Jets
1st Position
Venue: Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby
Tweed also shared in the spoils with a commanding 36-12 victory over Souths Logan on Saturday, thanks to a Zane Harrison masterclass.
The rising playmaker scored two tries of his own as well as setting up another as he steered his Seagulls to their second win of the season.
Match: Seagulls v Magpies
Round 5 -
home Team
Seagulls
9th Position
away Team
Magpies
11th Position
Venue: Preston Building Sports Complex, Piggabeen
Allan Fitzgibbon was also among the try-scorers with a double; whilst Jensen Taumoepeau was also strong on the wing with a four-pointer.
Much like the Jets, the Seagulls are also on the road in Round 6, heading to Mackay to face the Cutters on Saturday.
Match: Cutters v Seagulls
Round 6 -
home Team
Cutters
2nd Position
away Team
Seagulls
9th Position
Venue: BB Print Stadium, Mackay
