The Queensland RL competition is a well run operation, especially considering the distances involved. It also involves a team from PNG but they are based in the state.
League: This year the Burleigh Bears (Gold Coast) won the league from Souths Logan and Brisbane Tigers (both Brisbane sides). The Central Queensland Capras (Townsville) came fourth, a big improvement from last place in 2021.
The Norths Devils won the league and grand final in 2021, followed up by a grand final victory in 2022 but couldn't even make the finals cut for this season. The Ipswich Jets didn't get off the ground.
The finals: The top eight moved into a knock out finals format. Depending on where a team finished in the league determines who gets placed where. The higher the finish the greater the advantage in progressing.
Round One: Redcliffe and Northern Pride lasted just one round, Burleigh and the Brisbane Tigers qualifying for a bye next round.
Round Two: Souths Logan and the Sunshine Coast fell at this hurdle.
Round Three: Wynnum-Manly were taken to the cleaners and the Capras were edged by the Tigers to end their respective seasons.
Grand Final: The Tigers upset the favourites Bears in a tight match. To see the final highlights, copy and paste the following URL:
https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2023/09/18/grand-final-highlights-tigers-v-bears/
Three Year Summary: Over this period, I allocated points for what teams achieved over these seasons. From the we see the Burleigh bears are the most successful, ahead of the Norths Devils and Redcliffe Dolphins. The Western Clydesdales returned for 2023 so are understandably the lowest on the chart.
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