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A bit off the NRC topic, but, how is Beau eligible for the Cods? I thought he was aligned with Souths in Brisbane Premier Comp? I think its great he's playing for the Cods but isn't a bit unfair to the opposition that he's able to step in?

Sunnybank can't let Uni get early points - if they give up 20+ pts in the first half I'm betting Uni will go on to get the job done unlike GPS did. I'm tipping a close game but with Uni to come out on top. Sunnybank may have already played their final by coming back from such a large margin...

Can't believe what happened yesterday. Couldn't make it to the game so watched the live stream and can't believe the final score. I'm sure the GPS players and coaching staff will be shattered for letting that one slide. The big names, Frisby, Kerevi and Kuridrani all did their job in the first...

Not sure about Sunnybanks plans but I've heard Frisby will be starting, despite Grasso being listed.

With reports today essentially confirming Frisby's return to the GPS side this weekend I'm backing the boys home. He adds another creative spark to a backline which is already very dangerous. Forwards will just need to muscle up again.

Yeh GPS Prem Colts biggest hurdle if they're going to have a shot in finals will be settling on a 10 who can play to a style which suits their strike weapons out wide. Both Aitsi and Jordy have played their best rugby at 15 this year and have faltered in the flyhalf spot. For me the best...

I'm looking forward to it as well Jeeper but I'm also not expecting him to decimate the opposition. Yes, hes been playing against older and possibly bigger/stronger opposition but the fact is GPS Prem Reserve team has been by far the best in the comp this year and some of the opposition haven't...

I think we'll see GPS Prem Colts getting a lot more front foot ball this week. Their loss of form has coincided with two things, firstly, winning the minor premiership and hence some players probably took the foot off the pedal. Secondly, Rodwell's season ending injury, he was playing well for...

Yeh I'm not fully sold on Ma'afu. No doubt he's a good talent but hes still fairly young (I think only 21?) and raw, especially by front rower standards. It will be a good experience for him though.

I'd say Ryan Freney will be in the best 23 in some capacity. His ability to play all three front row positions is a bonus. He was voted GPS best forward in 2013 and despite missing a few games this season due to suspension I think he'll be in the running again for this year.

I didn't think players from teams still involved with finals were available to NRC teams yet, but I see in a team photo from their first training it looked like the whole contingent was present.

I thought the Garland's may have had a falling out with GPS or something? As Matt's younger brother Toua also left after completing pre-season and played the season at Sunnybank. I was out at Ballymore for the Colts 2 games - I saw Logan up 21-0 at halftime I thought? Couldn't believe they...

Logan must be fairly chuffed having got 1st and 3rd grades through, also Colts 2 still in the running after losing in the Major semi. If the club can pick up a few Premierships this year it will really show some good growth in 2014. I also noticed M Garland down as one of their try scorers in...

I guess we will get a glimpse with the NRC coming up. Don't get be wrong, would love to see more footy there but just think there needs to be a few changes.

I may be the only one who thinks this, but to me Ballymore is under utilized because its in need of an upgrade. For example anyone who attended the Reds trial game out there earlier this year will remember how frustrating it was getting to and from the game (cabs were impossible to find and...

A yep forgot about 2nd grade, good work by them. Filth, are Brothers holding Mad Monday celebrations today? Or will they be waiting to see how Prem Reserve and Prem Colts end up? I know in the past they've taken over the Orient hotel and the Jubilee so might stay away from that end of town ;)

Congrats to all teams who got wins in the first week of finals. Mixed weekend for GPS with a few of the lower grade teams getting knocked out. Still have Prems, Prem Reserve (straight into GF), Prem Colts and Colts 1 in the race though. Also the women unlucky to be knocked out after a 5-5...

Feao still isn't in the same tier as Parraka, Kite and Fagaase in my opinion. Granted I don't watch him play every week but I have seen quite a bit of him over the last couple of years and would be very surprised if hes picked up before the other three.

Link to QLD City NRC Squad http://www.redsrugby.com.au/ArticleDetails/tabid/526/ArticleID/12076/Curtis-Browning-to-captain-Brisbane-City-in-inaugural-Buildcorp-National-Rugby-Championship.aspx Link to QLD Country NRC Squad...

I'm tipping GPS and Uni, in close games but I don't think they will come down to the wire, I'm thinking roughly 10 point winning margins each game.