QLD Rugby 04/04/2024

Written by Jim Tucker, courtesy of qld.rugby Source article QPR StoreLocal Hospital Cup Countdown: Easts, Brothers, Souths, Bond University, WestsWith the StoreLocal Hospital Cup season to kick off on Saturday around Brisbane and the Gold Coast, we've delved to shine a light on the season ahead for QPR's nine clubs. READ PART ONE HERE EASTS Junior Wallabies prop Massimo De Lutiis turned 14 weeks on the sidelines into a motivating rehab goal that is now the talk of Queensland footy clubs in all codes. The powerfully-framed 20-year-old bench pressed 202.5kg in the Reds gym on Tuesday with roars of approval...

Jim Tucker 15/09/2022

The “Team of the Grand Finals” is finally in with club supporters voting for standout performers and club favourites in a fascinating XV.    Over the course of the season, the club has given supporters the chance to vote for their favourite high achievers in each position via social media.    Only those players with a starting role in Easts’ five men’s premiership sides were eligible which means decorated Wallabies like David Wilson and Peter McLean were not listed.    Some players like flanker Michael Gunn (2013 and 2020), Peter Murdoch (1997 and 1999) and Richard Graham (1997 and 1999)...