Harley Smith-Shields' made a triumphant return from a pec injury in Ipswich's gritty 12-10 win against Sunshine Coast on Sunday.
Having been sidelined since Round 10 against the Cowboys, the 24-year-old came back via the Hostplus Cup in a strong display, making 175 running metres and 16 tackles to help the Jets to their second win of the season.
Match: Falcons v Jets
Round 17 -
home Team
Falcons
6th Position
away Team
Jets
14th Position
Venue: Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast
Ken Maumalo was also strong on the wing, cracking over 200 metres - 81 of those post-contact; whilst Jaylan De Groot also impressed in the No. 1 jersey with five tackle breaks.
At Tweed, it was a heartbreaking Saturday night for the Seagulls who narrowly went down to the Cutters 20-14 in a tit-for-tat battle.
Match: Seagulls v Cutters
Round 17 -
home Team
Seagulls
13th Position
away Team
Cutters
9th Position
Venue: Piggabeen Sports Complex, Tweed Heads
Tom Weaver played a part in both of their tries with two try assists; whilst fellow Titan Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui got through a mountain of defence with 31 tackles at 92 percent efficiency.
The Seagulls next host Souths Logan in a curtain-raiser to the Gold Coast's Round 19 clash against Parramatta at Cbus Super Stadium.
Match: Seagulls v Magpies
Round 18 -
home Team
Seagulls
13th Position
away Team
Magpies
11th Position
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
The Jets next host the Clydesdales on Sunday afternoon at North Ipswich Reserve.
Match: Jets v Clydesdales
Round 18 -
home Team
Jets
14th Position
away Team
Clydesdales
15th Position
Venue: North Ipswich Reserve, Ipswich