EASTS (7th) v ARANA (2nd): Friday May 30 8.15pm at Scott Park
Last Encounter: 2003 Round 2: Arana 54 def Easts 0
Head to Head 2001/3: Arana 4 Easts 0
Last 3 Game: Easts: Norths L 14-22; Redlands L 10-38; Souths L 12-20
Arana: Logan Bros W 32-10; Redcliffe W 18-10; Norths W 32-18
Arana blew an understrength Easts side off the park in their last encounter, but the Tigers have improved significantly since then, and are a better side at home. Both sides have a few players out with injuries but the Panthers should have the class to topple the Tigers.
"The Computer" tips Arana by 18.
CENTENARY (6th) v NORTHS (9th): Friday May 30 8.15pm at Ipswich Rd
Last Encounter: 2003 Round 2: Centenary 46 def Norths 14
Head to Head 2001/3: Centenary 1 Norths 0
Last Game: Centenary: Redlands forfeit; Souths L 24-30; bye; Holy Spirit D 28-28
Norths: Easts W 22-14; Logan Bros L 24-44; Arana L 18-32
A real crunch game for Centenary who desperately need a win against the improving Norths who scored their first win of the season last week. Centenary put up a brave effort against Souths with a patched up side 2 games back, before having to forfeit to Redlands last Friday. Centenary perform well at home and this may just get tem over the line.
"The Computer" tips Centenary by 4.
HOLY SPIRIT (8th) v REDLANDS (1st): Sunday June 1 11.15am at Francis Rd
Last Encounter: 2003 Round 2: Redlands 56 def Holy Spirit 10
Head to Head 2001/3: Redlands 4 Holy Spirit 1
Last Game: Holy Spirit: Souths L 12-26; bye; Redcliffe L 8-15; Centenary D 28-28
Redlands: Centenary WOF; Easts W 38-10; Logan Bros W 30-22; Arana W 24-22
Holy Spirit host Redlands in the early Sunday game, and it is hard to see the inconsistent Hornets being able to match it with the slick competition leaders. Redlands have a few players under an injury cloud, but still should have too much class for the 8th placed Spirit.
"The Computer" tips Redlands by 16.
REDCLIFFE (5th) v LOGAN BROS (4th): Friday May 30 8.15pm at Dolphin
Last Encounter: 2003 Round 2: Logan Bros 32 Redcliffe 4
Head to Head 2001/3: Redcliffe 5 Logan Bros 3
Last Game: Redcliffe: bye; Arana L 10-18; Holy Spirit W 15-8; Norths W24-16
Logan Bros: Arana L 10-32; Norths W 44-24; Redlands L 22-30
This should be the match of the round, with Logan Bros travelling to Redcliffe to take on the Dolphins who are 2 points below them on the ladder. Both sides lost to Arana at their last start, although the Redcliffe game was a much closer affair. In the first round Logan Bros were far too good, although Redcliffe actually led till just before halftime. Both sides need the win to stay in touch with the top three.
"The Computer" tips Logan Bros by 6.
