QLD WIZARD CUP MATCH REPORTS

NORTH QUEENSLAND 32 d NORTHS 22

FORMER Devil Jackson Nicolau has returned to haunt his former club, the Young Guns playmaker scoring a contentious try and kicking four goals as North Queensland toppled Norths 32-22 on Sunday.

Before a big crowd at Bishop Park, Nicolau broke open an otherwise tight affair with a decisive four-pointer in the 69th minute, racing 30m after what appeared a forward pass from Shane Muspratt to Brett Anderson in the lead-up.

As if to erase any doubt however, the Young Guns then added a further try to Scott Smith in the dying moments, helping the Kirwan club leapfrog Redcliffe and Easts to top spot.

The clash gave good value to patrons on a day when none of the State