Post-match reaction from Northern Suburbs’ impressive come-from-behind 24-22 win over reigning Premiers Sydney University, a result that ended up signalling the end of the Students season – with Zak Beer, Joe Horn-Smith and Angus Sinclair.

Having two instinctive playmakers who can control a game whilst offering an attacking threat, and rotate positions seamlessly at will to cover both sides of the field, is an unforeseen benefit Eastwood coach Ben Batger has fostered this season in the shape of rookies Tane Edmed and Chris Bell, as he guided his side to another finals series

With a new coaching regime and a lengthy player turnover, Northern Suburbs headed into 2020 as a bit of an unknown quantity. But three losses and a 3rd place finish have them two games away from another grand final, and livewire scrumhalf Nick Duffy has been one of their best.