EASTS (7th) v CENTENARY (8th): Friday July 25 7.15pm at Scott Park
Last Encounter: 2003 Round 5: Centenary 26 def Easts 4
Head to Head 2001/3: Centenary 4 Easts 0
Last 3 Games: Easts: bye; Holy Spirit W 10-8; Redcliffe W 24-22; Souths L 4-32
Centenary: Holy Spirit W 26-18; Redcliffe lof; L.B. L 10-52; bye; Arana L 12-32
What a clash this one is with Easts clinging to a semi-final spot by the barest of margins with only one round remaining. A loss here would be disastrous for both sides' finals aspirations so it will be a tense encounter. The Tigers have never beaten a Panther side, but what a time this would be to pull off a victory at home, having won their last two games by 2 points each.
"The Computer" tips Easts by 2.
REDLANDS (1st) v REDCLIFFE (5th): Sunday July 27 10.30am at Pinklands
Last Encounter: 2003 Round 5: Redlands 24 def Redcliffe 20
Head to Head 2001/3: Redlands 8 Redcliffe 1 Drawn 1
Last 3 Gamess: Redlands: Arana W 48-10; Norths W 54-16; Souths L 16-26
Redcliffe: Norths L 6-10; Centenary wof; Easts L 22-24; Holy Spirit W 28-4
Redcliffe nearly pulled off a surprise comeback win in the clash between these two teams earlier in the year, but given the recent form of both sides it is hard to see the Dolphins troubling the Parakeets at Pinklands.
"The Computer" tips Redlands by 18.
NORTHS (6th) v SOUTHS (4th): Sunday July 27 11.30am at Bishop Park
Last Encounter: 2003 Round 5: Souths 32 def Norths 22
Head to Head 2001/3: Souths 1 Norths 0
Last 3 Games: Norths: Redcliffe W 10-6; Redlands L 16-54; bye; Arana L 12-28
Souths: Logan Bros L 22-28; Arana L 30-36; Redlands W 26-16
The last 3 rounds have been tough for Souths taking on competition heavyweights Redlands, Arana and Logan Bros, but in those 3 game the Magpies have been outscored by a total of only 2 points showing they are not pretenders this year. Norths have turned in a fine second half of the season but may still need one more win to secure semi-final spot if results fall badly for them. This should be a great encounter with Souths still holding out hopes of a third spot finish.
"The Computer" tips Souths by 10.
LOGAN BROS (3rd) v HOLY SPIRIT (9th): Sunday July 27 3.15pm at Civic Park
Last Encounter: 2003 Round 5: Logan Bros 24 def Holy Spirit 10
Head to Head 2001/3: Logan Bros 4 Holy Spirit 0
Last 3 Games: Logan Bros: Souths W 28-22; bye; Centenary W 52-10; Redlands L 12-20
Holy Spirit: Centenary L 18-26; Easts L 8-10; Arana L 4-24
Holy Spirit turned in one of their gutsiest performances of the year in the earlier game this year between these two sides despite going down 24-10. This will be their last game of the year (they have the bye next week) so they will be going allout to finish the season on a bright note. Logan Bros know that a big win will almost certainly ensure them a spot in the top three and will not be taking the Hornets lightly.
"The Computer" tips Logan Bros by 20.
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