By Michael Atkinson Top of the table clashes; a big Red returns; international props; and “Special Auctions” – all you need to know ahead of round nine this weekend. Easts vs. GPS (David Wilson Field, 3:20pm – Match of the Round) Many are calling the Tigers the form team of the competition, and rightfully so. They’ve won their last five, sit third on  the ladder and look to be really purring along. They have however lost the only two games they've played against top four sides so far this year. GPS have been frustratingly inconsistent. A loss to UQ last week was preceded by a solid win over Souths – the Magpies first loss of the year. The Gallopers are sitting fourth, but need to find their groove to take down the Tigers. This one is Queensland Premier Rugby’s “Match of the Round”, and Easts will also have to put “The Bunter Bowl” up for grabs. It's always a tight contest between these two sides and the home fans (whether at Bottomley Park or Yoku