THE 2019 finals series has produced plenty of surprises, and there may be more in store during Sundayâs grand final between Wynnum Manly and Sunshine Coast.
After minor premiers Townsville were knocked out, second-placed Burleigh also exited the competition at the hands of the Sunshine Coast. The Falcons won an action-packed affair 23-16, courtesy of a late double by Jaiden Zanchetta, exacting some revenge after the Bears eliminated the Falcons in the Intrust Super Cup.
The Sunshine Coast led early in the second half, before the Bears bagged three tries in the space of 10 minutes to take the lead. With time running out, Falcons captain Jack Wright set up Zanchetta, and Tyson Smoothyâs conversion leveled the scores.
With five minutes remaining, Blake Wilson crafted the match-winning play. He scootedâŚ
