By MARK CASHMAN

Northern Suburbs coach Earl Va’a got a history lesson on Tuesday night before training and can’t wait for kick off against Gordon on Saturday.

It was delivered by his skipper and centre Harry Burey and the presentation to the first grade group spoke of the great rivalry with the Highlanders and all the shenanigans that go hand in hand with a great derby match.

Life member Richard Maude provided many of the facts and ammunition for the dressing room chat but Va’a and many of the first graders came away with a better understanding of why this game means so much to both sides.