By Jon Geddes

NORTHERN Suburbs’ preparations for Saturday’s grand final qualifier against Randwick at North Sydney Oval have been thrown into disarray with fears stars backs Max Burey and Henry O’Donnell could be called back to Perth by Western Force before the game.

The Super franchise is undertaking a three-game tour of South Africa and Norths are on alert that the talented pair may be told to head west at a moment’s notice this week to train and prepare for the trip.

Six weeks ago, Eastern Suburbs lost a Force player when backrower Will Harris had to go back to Perth and train rather than gain valuable game time in the Shute Shield.