Queensland Cup Preview - Round 16

Preview notes for round 16 of the Wizard Cup.


BURLEIGH v WYNNUM MANLY *Live on ABC TV Pizzey Park - Saturday July 5, 2pm Referee: Michael Wise DESPITE the round featuring a top of the table clash, this match is perhaps of even greater importance. It is a must win game for two clubs who are still in the hunt for table positions four and five, the only finals spots still available. Burleigh had hoped to boost the Pizzey Park gate takings by announcing the debut of Wendell Sailor for the Bears. But the human headline has been called up to play for the St George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL this weekend. However, the Bears will have the services of St George prop Ricky Thorby. The 23-year-old Thorby is small by front row standards, standing just 181cm and weighing in at 100kg. Thorby gives away 15 kilograms to Wynnum