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REDCLIFFE v BURLEIGH Dolphin Oval, Sunday April 9, 3.00pm Referee: Michael Inman

THE STORY: Throughout the history of the Queensland Wizard Cup, these are the two most successful teams in terms of games and premierships won. After four rounds this year however, Redcliffe is first, while Burleigh is third-last on the ladder. The Bears have lost Jamie Russo to elbow injury, just one game after coming back from a similar ailment.

THE STAT: Regardless of Burleigh?s three-game losing streak, the Bears still have the second-best defence in the league, leaking just 22 points per game. Redcliffe is slightly better with a 21.3 points per game average.

THE STAR: He?s not down on paper, but a little birdy says the competition?s most-capped player - Troy Lindsay - may be back this week, possibly replacing Duane O?Grady for Redcliffe. Meanwhile three-try hero for the Queensland Rangers last year Jordan Atkins is in line for his Burleigh debut.

CHANGES: REDCLIFFE ? None announced. Changes possible. BURLEIGH ? In: Jordan Atkins, Robert Apanui, Shane O?Flanagan. Out: Damien Frize, Jamie Russo, Luke Mercer.

CHARGES: None.