By TOM PRIMMER

It’s preliminary final time in the Hospital Cup, with Easts taking on Bond University for a spot in the Grand Final against UQ.

The Tigers were far from their best last week, with the Students outplaying the minor premiers for the majority of the 80-minutes to claim a 37-19 win.

This week gives Ben Mowen’s men the chance to bounce back, and with nine Easts teams in elimination finals over the weekend, motivation is high for the entire club.