QLD Premier Rugby: Where the semi finals were won and lost

By Tim Mosey UQ came away with the chocolates from the major semi-final on Sunday after a hard fought win over GPS before Easts rolled Souths in the minor semi-final. Here are the key points I took from the weekend: The Scrum Was Pivotal Between GPS and UQ. The battle up front between UQ’s Tom Court, Hamish Richardson and Campbell Wakely and GPS’ Smith twins and Ryan Freney was worth the trek to Ballymore alone. GPS won the battle early on, though didn’t seem to capitalize on their set piece dominance. When Will Eadie is in Space, Shut the Gate. UQ’s young lanky winger resembles great Wallabies three-quarter Ben Tune. His rangy gait, deceptive turn of pace and acceleration through contact contributed to his two tries in the first half. Tate McDermott can be the Difference McDermott has solid service. He may not even have the best service in his club with fellow scrumhalf Scott Gale possessing laser like missiles from the ruck. What McD
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