A burst of five tries in 17 minutes helped Norths Devils to a win over Wynnum Manly Seagulls in their pre-season match on Saturday night.

The 42-36 win marked the Devils’ first appearance at Bishop Park in 12 months – the club hadn’t played a game on their home ground since a trial match against Redcliffe 364 days earlier.

Coach Rohan Smith called on more than 30 players for the trial, mixing together combinations in the first of three matches for the Devils before the Intrust Super Cup season begins on March 20.