Dolphins to face Devils in Grand Final

Photos: courtesy of QRL/Emily Barker

The Redcliffe Dolphins pulled off a stunning golden point victory over minor premiers Northern Pride to qualify for the 2024 Hostplus Cup Grand Final at the weekend.

They beat Pride 17-16 at Cairns’ Barlow Park on Saturday and will face Norths Devils at Redcliffe’s Kayo Stadium on Sunday (kick off 5.30pm).

The Devils beat PNG Hunters 46-30 at Bishop Park in the other preliminary final on Sunday.

It sets the stage for a Grand Final rematch between the Dolphins and Devils who last met in the big dance in 2022. On that occasion, the Devils prevailed 16-10 in a nailbiter that broke Dolphins fans’ hearts.

Fans’ allegiances may be split this time around, with both Hostplus Cup clubs affiliates of the Dolphins’ NRL side and fielding players who have pulled on a Dolphins jersey in the national competition.

Fan favourites Trai Fuller, Valynce Te Whare and Josh Kerr were key to Redcliffe’s win over Northern Pride – all scoring tries on Saturday. Field goal scorer Joshua James was the hero of the day, slotting the game-winner in the 82^nd minute.

It’s unclear if Fuller will be fit to play in the Grand Final after leaving the field injured. There is also a serious cloud over Jarrett Boland.

Hostplus Cup Grand Final Day

Redcliffe Dolphins v Norths Devils at Kayo Stadium 5.30pm

XXXX City v Country 3.30pm (men)

XXXX City v Country 1.30pm (women)

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