Knockout Semi:
Arana v Logan Brothers: Sun Sep 9 - 2.15pm at Pinklands Oval.
Head to Head:
Round 2 at Arana: Arana 26 def Logan Brothers 16
Round 9 at Logan: Logan Brothers 22 drew Arana 22
Round 16 at Arana: Arana 22 def Logan Brothers 6
Last 3 games:
Logan Bros: won 44-32 (Souths - et); lost 20-24 (Redlands), won 60-16 (Wynnum)
Arana: lost 22-42 (Redcliffe); won 76-0 (Wynnum); won 38-10 (Aspley)
Logan Brothers have yet to defeat Arana this year, although the Panthers were lucky to snatch a last minute draw in the Round 9 clash at Civic Park. The Logan boys will be buoyed by their "back from the dead" defeat of Souths in the Elimination Final and Arana will not be able to relax at any stage in this game. Arana only showed patches of their ability in the Qualifying Final loss to Redcliffe and will have to concentrate on ball security, particularly early in the game, to ensure the Logan forwards don't get on a roll.
"The Computer" tips: Arana by 4
Major Semi:
Redlands v Redcliffe : Sun Sep 9 - 1.00pm at Easts Carina (Creek Rd)
Head to Head:
Round 6 at Redlands: Redlands 32 def Redcliffe 16
Chairmans Flag at Emerson: Redlands 32 def Redcliffe 12
Round 13 at Emerson: Redlands 24 def Redcliffe 18
Round 20 at Brandon: Redcliffe 36 def Redlands 22
Last 3 games:
Redlands: won 24-20 (Logan); lost 22-36 (Redcliffe); won 32-12 (Aspley)
Redcliffe: won 42-22 (Arana); drew 24-24 (Souths), won 36-22 (Redlands)
Redlands will have enjoyed the week's rest earned as minor premiers to recover from their tough encounters against Logan and Redcliffe to finish the regular season. Redcliffe will be confident after their solid Qualifying Final win against Arana and Round 20 defeat of Redlands, their first win in four encounters this season. The forwards battle will be an interesting one with Redlands Queensland backrowers Jay and Brian facing up against the Dolphins Brisbane front rowers Chris and "Boxer". The four games between these two sides this year have been physical encounters and this should be no different.
"The Computer" tips: Redcliffe by 8
