Redcliffe vs Easts Preview

VETERANS Nigel Roy and Scott Sipple have been named to return to an Easts side that has lost four games in succession.

They will play a Redcliffe outfit that has traveled in the opposite direction over the last month, winning its last four games.

A healthy rivalry has always existed between the two highly-professional clubs, with extra spice added by former Redcliffe boy Leigh Coghill now playing for the Tigers.

One of the most devastating forwards in the competition, Coghill will match wits with the likes of Adam Starr, who is welcomed back from suspension.

Redcliffe has placed an unusual request with the QRL, asking for prop Troy Lindsay to receive a full 100 demerit points for a grade two striking charge, rather than the 75 for an early guilty plea. With Lindsay (quadriceps) likely to miss the game in any case, the Dolphins want to avoid any carry-over points which may take effect later in the season.

Meanwhile Greg Bourke ? not to be confused with Danny Burke or Ben Bourke who are also playing - is just 10 points away from 100 this season. The prolific centre is also 36 away from matching the second-highest point-scorer in Queensland Cup history, with John Wilshere (896) in his sights.

Redcliffe beat the Tigers 42-28 in Round Two of this season, but lost both games against the black-and-golds in 2004.

Justin Eastwood will officiate at Langlands Park.

EASTS: Matt Lockyer, Steve Beattie, Nigel Roy, Rob Maller, Walter Imo, Brandon Costin, Jason Connors, Dallas Hood, Steve Goodhew, Trevor Exton, Leigh Coghill, Marty Allen, Darren Smith ?. Interchange: Ben Bourke, Scott Sipple, Phil Dennis, Scott Young.

REDCLIFFE: Ryan Cullen, Phil Shilvock, Greg Bourke, Jamie Russo, Chris Giumelli, Shane Perry ?, Michael Roberts, Adam Starr, Shannon Fish, Nick Walker, Matt Mapes, Danny Burke, Grant Flugge. Interchange: Luke Tonion, Gerard Parle, Duane O?Grady, Damien Jentz.

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