2010 Northern Pride RLFC season explained

Clubname:Northern Pride
Fullname:Northern Pride Rugby League Football Club
Nickname:The Pride
Web:northernpride.com.au
Colours: Teal, Gold
Founded:2007
Ground:Barlow Park, Cairns
Capacity:seating 1,700, standing 15,000
Ceo:John Moore (2010)
Coach:David Maiden (2010-2012)
Captain:Chris Sheppard (2008-2010)
League:Intrust Super Cup
Season:2010
Position:4th
Premierships:2
Premiershipyears:2010, 2014
Minorpremierships:3
Minorpremiershipyears:2013, 2014, 2024
Runnerups:1
Runnerupyears:2009
Homejersey:Northern Pride home jersey 2010.png
Awayjersey:Northern Pride away jersey 2010.png

See main article: Northern Pride RLFC. 2010 was the third competitive season for the Cairns based Skill360 Northern Pride Rugby League Football Club'. They were one of 12 clubs that played in the fifteenth season of Queensland's top rugby league competition, QRL's Intrust Super Cup, with each team playing 11 home games and 11 away games over 25 weeks between March and August.

The CEO, Denis Keeffe left the Pride to become CEO of the Central Queensland NRL bid.[1] He was replaced by board member and former QRL Northern Division chairman, John Moore.[2] Another board member, Nigel Tillett resigned to concentrate on his CDRL commitments.[3]

Pride assistant coach David Maiden was appointed head coach, replacing Andrew Dunemann who had taken up a new role assistant coach at the NRL's Newcastle Knights.[4] Maiden had coached the Pride's Mal Meninga Cup U-18 side to the grand final last season.[5]

Chris Sheppard was named captain for the third (and final) year, with Ryan Stig taking on the role for the Pre-season Trial against the Windsor Wolves, and Mark Cantoni stepping in as captain between Round 8 and Round 12 when Sheppard was out with a facial fracture.

On 1 April 2010 the Pride launched a Facebook page, 'northernpriderugbyleague', and from Round 3 they started posting live score updates during matches. At away games various staff members and the coaches' wife Juanita Maiden posted scores. At home games Cairns Post sports journalist Andrew Piva posted scores.

The Pride's main sponsor, CRGT (Cairns Region Group Training), became Skill360. CRGT/Skill360 were the Pride's main sponsors for the Pride's first six years. Skytrans Airline sponsored the Pride's 'Take Pride' youth community program.[6]

The Pride played most of their home games at Barlow Park this season, but during May the ground was unavailable while the athletics track was replaced. The Pride played their two May home games at Pride Oval, Irene Street, Manunda, winning both of them.[7]

Rugby League Magazine tipped the Pride to win the competition this year, but the start of the season under their new coach did not go well.[8] Round 1 was a rematch with the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles, who had beaten the Pride in last year's grand final. Although the Pride had the home game advantage and a new, bulkier front row, and the Sea Eagles had lost many of last year's grand final players, the Pride lost the match. The Pride went on to lose Round 2 to Wynnum Manly, and suffer their greatest defeat, 60-12 in Round 3 to Souths Logan, putting them at the bottom of the table for the first time in their history. In Round 12 Daly Cherry-Evans's Sea Eagles defeated the Pride again, with a humiliating 64-0 defeat.[9]

After thirteen rounds they had only had five wins, but then, in the latter half of the season they won nine consecutive matches to finish in fourth place. The final match of the regular season saw the Pride beat Burleigh Bears 54-6, their biggest win. This game was also the first time the Pride fielded a team without any North Queensland Cowboys.

The Pride had the home game advantage in week one of the finals, when they faced Wynnum Manly. The Pride had lost both regular season games to the WM Seagulls, but this time they beat them 28-12, before going on to beat the minor-premiers, Souths Logan, who had handed them the humiliating defeat in Round 3. Now in their second consecutive Grand Final, the Pride beat Norths Devils 30–20 at Suncorp Stadium to become Premiers for the first time. Captain Chris Sheppard won the Duncan Hall Medal for his man-of-the-match performance in the Grand Final, which was his last game before retirement.

2010 Season – Skill360 Northern Pride

See main article: 2010 Queensland Cup.

Staff

Coaches/Trainers

Captains

Managers

2010 squad

The Pride used 36 players this season. Sixteen players from last year signed with the club again, and seven of the Cowboys allocation players from last year were assigned to the Pride again this year. Thirteen new players made their debut this season; ten were new signings (Aisea Namoa, Ben Fitzpatrick, Ben Spina, Brenton Bowen, Jaiman Lowe, Jay Aston, Mark Dalle Cort, Ryan Stig, Taputoa Sonny Rea and Theeran Pearson), and three were new Cowboys allocation players (Dane Hogan, Kaine Manihera and Michael Bani).

Chris Sheppard (c)
Aisea Namoa
Alex Starmer
Ben Fitzpatrick
Ben Laity
Ben Spina
Brenton Bowen
Brett Anderson
Chey Bird
Chris Riesen
Drew Campbell
Jaiman Lowe
Jamie Frizzo
Jason Roos
Jay Aston
Joel Riethmuller
Mark Cantoni
Mark Dalle Cort
Noel Underwood
Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia
Rod Griffin
Rod Jensen
Ryan Stig
Taputoa Sonny Rea
Theeran Pearson
Darryl Grant
Freddie Fauid
Nick Obodin
Nigel Naawi
Siaosi Liumaunu
Carl Webb*
Clint Amos*
Dane Hogan*
James Tamou*
John Williams*
Kaine Manihera*
Manase Manuokafoa*
Michael Bani*
Nick Slyney*
Steve Southern*
Ty Williams*

Cowboys NYC U-20s
Aidan Day
James Segeyaro

2010 player gains

PlayerFrom LeagueFrom ClubNotes
Theeran Pearson
Jay Aston [11]
In August 2009, Dalle Cort, along with five teammates, was ordered to leave the United Kingdom after the UK Border Agency identified breaches to their visa conditions. The Celtic Crusaders cancelled Dalle Cort's contract with immediate effect.[12] [13]
Ben Fitzpatrick Brothers (Cairns)
Freddie Fauid Brothers (Cairns)
Nick Obodin Brothers (Cairns)
Taputoa Sonny Rea Kangaroos RLFC
Herbert River Crushers
Aisea Namoa North Otago
NRL Telstra PremiershipReleased mid-season after Lowe re-signed with the Rabbitohs after Ben Ross's season ending neck injury).[14]

Player losses after 2009 season

PlayerTo LeagueTo Club
Parramatta Eels
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Germaine Paulson Intrust Cup Burleigh Bears
Queensland Cup Redcliffe Dolphins
Richie MarstersCDRL Tully Tigers
Gordon RattlerMDRL Souths Sharks
Rod JensenRetired Jensen returned to the Pride in Round 15, 2010.
Hezron MurghaInjuredOut for the year for knee surgery,
Adam MillsReleased
Callan MylesReleased
Josh VaughanReleased
Luke MillwoodReleased
Chris Riesen

Cowboys no longer allocated to the Pride

PlayerTo LeagueTo Club
Brandon Boor*
David Pangai*
Travis Burns* Penrith Panthers
Matthew Bartlett* Newcastle Rugby League Lakes United Seagulls

Players suspended

Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia was suspended for six-months and fined $2500 after pleading guilty to public nuisance.----

2010 season launch

2010 player awards

Grand Final Premiers Presentation

2010 Queensland Residents team

Clint Amos*

Players signed to first-tier teams

PlayerTo LeagueTo Club
Newcastle Knights
South Sydney Rabbitohs

2010 Jerseys

The NAIDOC Week jersey was unveiled at the launch of the Pride's 'Reconciliation Action Plan', which had been accepted by Reconciliation Australia, a first for any rugby league club in the country.[17] The jersey was designed by local indigenous artists, Aboriginal man Kevin Edmondston and Torres Strait Islander Joey Laifoo, and was manufactured by EMU Sportswear in Townsville. The Pride wore it in they Round 16 clash against the Ipswich Jets at Barlow Park.[18]

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Trial matches

Skill360 Northern Pride:
Unlimited Interchange:,
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended).[19]
NYC U-20s Cowboys: ?
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Unlimited Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended).
St George Illawarra Dragons: 1. Chris Astill, 2. Kalifa Fai Fai Loa, 3. Travis Roche, 4. Jarred Brodrick, 5. Dave Cattarall, 6. Kane Gillies, 7. Scott Rosser, 8. Justin King, 9. Cameron King, 10.Jack Stockwell, 11.Sam Campbell, 12.Alex McKinnon, 13.Wes Suckley.
Unlimited Interchange: 14. Max Ray, 15. Jack DeBelin, 16. Jarrod Thompson, 17. Mitch Rein, 18. Tim Moore, 19. Simon Maslanka, 20. Kyle Mallyon.
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Unlimited Interchange:
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended).
NQ Cowboys Combined Squad: ?
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Unlimited Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Taputoa Sonny Rea (injury), Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Chey Bird (hand).[20] Chris Sheppard (shin),[21]
Windsor Wolves: ?
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Intrust Super Cup matches

Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Chey Bird (hand).
Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles: 1. Dennis Sandow, 2. Michael Chapman, 3. Mark Page, 4. Kyle Lodge, 5. Zane Mc Carthy, 6. Daly Cherry-Evans, 7. Trent Hodkinson, 8. Phil Morwood, 9. Cameron Joyce, 10. Junior Palau, 11. Jamie Buhrer, 12. Darcy Lassick, 13. Jon Muir.
Interchange: 14. Rob Godfrey, 15. Vic Mauro, 16. Simon Allen, 17. Ben Whiddon.
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10 Northern Pride1001616−100
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Chey Bird (hand), Joel Riethmuller (judiciary).
Wynnum-Manly Seagulls: 1. Shea Moylan, 2. Vincent Silulu, 3. Steve Michaels, 4. David Seage, 5. Shaun Cotter, 6. Ben Cronin, 7. Matthew Seamark, 8. Ben Shea, 9. Aoterangi Herangi, 10. Willie Scanlan, 11. Jon Grieve, 12. Darren Bain, 13. Luke Dalziel Don.
Interchange: 14. Jack Afamasaga, 15. Kurtis Curry, 16. Tim Natusch, 17. Jake Granville.
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10 Northern Pride20022234−120
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Brett Anderson (chicken pox), Ryan Stig (ankle), Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Chey Bird (hand), Joel Riethmuller (judiciary).
Souths Logan Magpies: 1. Quentin Laulu-Togagae, 2. Michael Brophy, 3. Brett Kelly, 4. Brad Cross, 5. Matt Ward, 6. Marc Herbert, 7. Michael Picker, 8. Cy Lasscock, 9. Eliakim Uasi, 10. Kieran Whalley, 11. Josh White, 12. Jarrad Kennedy, 13. Phil Dennis (c).
Interchange: 14. Nick Skinner, 15. Wade Liddell, 16. Mathew Pittman, 17. Lewis Balcomb.
Coach: Mark Beaumont.
  • Note: This was the Pride's worst defeat to date. After 3 rounds they had yet to win a game and were at the bottom of the table.
    This was Ben Laity's 50th game for the Pride, having played every single game to date (plus trial matches). He was the first Pride player to reach this milestone.
    This was the Pride debut for Taputoa Sonny Rea and North Queensland Cowboys allocation player Kaine Manihera* (Pride Players 055 & 056).
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12 Northern Pride30033494−600
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Joel Riethmuller (judiciary), Ryan Stig (ankle).
Tweed Heads Seagulls: 1. Shannon Walker, 2. Cameron White, 3. James Wood, 4. Josh Graham, 5. Dominique Peyroux, 6. Shaun Carney, 7. Yulu McGrady, 8. Brock Hunter, 9. Arron Pawley, 10.Michael Henderson, 11. Will Matthews, 12. Selasi Berdie, 13. Ryan Simpkins (c).
Interchange: 14. Richie Barrett, 15. Matt O'Reilly, 16. Kingi Akauola, 17. Jake Leary.
Coach: Ben Anderson.
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9 Northern Pride410372100−282
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Joel Riethmuller (judiciary), Brenton Bowen (injured), Ryan Stig (ankle).
Ipswich Jets: 1. Luke Walker, 2. Ramon Filipine, 3. Marshall Chalk, 4. Brendon Marshall, 5. Smith Samau, 6. Todd Riggs, 7. Callum Waldrum, 8. Paul Stephenson, 9. Michael Fisher, 10. Tyson Lofipo, 11. Jacob Ling, 12. Keiron Lander, 13. Adam Boettcher.
Interchange: 14. Dan Coburn, 15. AJ Gilbert, 16. Ryan Barton, 17. Moses Manu.
Coach: Glenn Lazarus.
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11 Northern Pride510488122−342
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Theeran Pearson (back injury), Ryan Stig (ankle).
Mackay Cutters: 1. Justin Hunt, 2. Obe Geia, 3. Donald Malone, 4. Tyson Martin, 5. Chris Giumelli, 6. Michael Meigan, 7. Todd Seymour, 8. Liam McDonald, 9. Neil Budworth, 10. Isaak Ah Mau, 11. Darren Griffiths, 12. Jardine Bobongie, 13. Leeson Ah Mau.
Interchange: 14. Shane Muspratt, 15. Mitchell Achurch, 16. Luke Fatnowna, 17. Jerome Iakimo.
Coach: Paul Bramley.
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8 Northern Pride6204108138−304
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Theeran Pearson (back injury), Ryan Stig (ankle).
Central Comets: 1. Junior Auru, 2. Jade Williams, 3. Karl Johnson, 4. Josh Bishop, 5. Dallas Williams, 6. Marc Fickling, 7. Matt Minto, 8. Tim Glasby, 9. Ian Webster, 10. Aaron Summers, 11. Tyron Haynes, 12. Darren Mapp, 13. Mick Esdale.
Interchange: 14. Lewis McPhail, 15. Guy Williams, 16. George Jarrett, 17. Gerard Parle.
Coach: Wayne Barnett
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7 Northern Pride7304134156−226
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Chris Sheppard (facial fractures), Brenton Bowen (injury).
Easts Tigers: 1. Kevin Stephensen, 2. Junior Ahio, 3. Liam Campbell, 4. Paoa Faamita, 5. Adam Breen, 6. David Georgiou, 7. Jace Van Dijk (c), 8. Ben Vaeau, 9. Isaac Kaufmann, 10. James Stosic, 11. Daniel Fullarton, 12. Matthew McPhee, 13. Mark Offerdahl.
Interchange: 14. Fili Sofa, 15. Cameron Durnford, 16. Lance Morris, 17. Dean Sheppard.
Coach: Jason Gainey
  • Note: This was the Pride debut for Ben Spina (Player 059).
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8 Northern Pride8305152188−366
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Chris Sheppard (facial fractures).
Redcliffe Dolphins: 1. Ryan Cullen, 2. Marty Hatfield, 3. Paul Ivan, 4. Mitch Rivett, 5. Liam Georgetown, 6. Chris Fox, 7. Craig Priestly, 8. Chris Farrell, 9. Michael Roberts, 10. Dave Hala, 11. Matt Handcock, 12. Troy Giess, 13. Tim Yee.
Interchange: 14. Matt Britt, 15. Adam Marr, 16. Tommy Butterfield, 17. Greg Byrnes.
Coach: John Dixon.
  • Note: Barlow Park was unavailable as the running track was being relaid
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6 Northern Pride9405176200−248
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Chris Sheppard (facial fractures).
Norths Devils: 1. Javarn White, 2. Daniel Ogden, 3. Josefa Davui, 4. Jack Reed, 5. Gideon Mzembe, 6. Shane Perry, 7. Matt Smith, 8. Mark Leafa, 9. Asher Elemani, 10. Josh McGuire, 11. Troyden Watene, 12. Brendon Gibb, 13. Eddy Purcell.
Interchange: 14. Jacob Fauid, 15. Aaron Trinder, 16. Troy Hansen, 17. Mick Morris.
Coach: Kevin Carmichael.
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9 Northern Pride10406190226−368
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Chris Sheppard (facial fractures).
Burleigh Bears: 1. Nick Parfitt, 2. Germaine Paulson, 3. Adam Fielder, 4. Chad Grintell, 5. Nathan Ross, 6. Richie Williams, 7. Brent McConnell, 8. Kale Burton, 9. Scott Smith, 10. Dayne Weston, 11. Riley Brown, 12. Martin Griese, 13. Matt Pow.
Interchange: 14. Brett O'Farrell, 15. Robert Apanui, 16. Brad Baldry, 17. Kurt Sorensen.
Coach: Mark Gee.
  • Note: Barlow Park was unavailable as the running track was being relaid.
    The QRL judiciary suspended Jaiman Lowe for three weeks after on-field brawl, when Bears front-rower Bodene Thompson broke Lowe's nose.
width=40 abbr="Position" Positionwidth=100 Round 11 – 2010width=20 abbr="Played" Pwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=40 abbr="Points for" Forwidth=40 abbr="Points against" Againstwidth=40 abbr="Points difference" Diffwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
7 Northern Pride11506210232−2210
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Jaiman Lowe (released to play with South Sydney Rabbitohs, Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Chris Sheppard (facial fractures).
Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles: 1. Dennis Sandow, 2. Michael Chapman, 3. Filinga Filiga, 4. Mark Page, 5. Tyrone Coppedge, 6. Jamie Buhrer, 7. Daly Cherry-Evans, 8. Phil Morwood, 9. Cameron Joyce, 10. Vic Mauro, 11. Darcy Lussick, 12. Jason Wardrop, 13. Jon Muir.
Interchange: 14. Junior Palau, 15. Joel McCrae, 16. Rob Godfrey, 17. Kyle Lodge, 18. Simon Allen.
Coach: Brandon Costin.
  • Note: This was the Pride's greatest defeat to date.
    This was Chey Bird's 50th game for the Pride.
width=40 abbr="Position" Positionwidth=100 Round 12 – 2010width=20 abbr="Played" Pwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=40 abbr="Points for" Forwidth=40 abbr="Points against" Againstwidth=40 abbr="Points difference" Diffwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
8 Northern Pride12507210296−8610
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Wynnum Manly Seagulls: 1. Jake Granville, 2. Shea Moylan, 3. Sam Te'o, 4. David Seage, 5. Shaun Cotter, 6. John Peterson, 7. Matt Seamark, 8. Tim Natusch, 9. Aoterangi Herangi, 10. Willie Scanlan, 11. Jack Afamasaga, 12. Darren Bain, 13. Luke Dalziel-Don.
Interchange: 14. Jon Grieve, 15. Hanan Laban, 16. Chris Birch, 17. Brett Thomas.
Coach: Paul Green.
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9 Northern Pride13508220310−9010
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again).
Souths Logan Magpies: 1. Quentin Laulu-Togagae, 2. Michael Brophy, 3. Brett Kelly, 4. Shaun Daylight, 5. Reece Robinson, 6. Bradley Cross, 7. Marc Herbert, 8. Lewis Balcomb, 9. Matt King, 10. Kieran Whalley, 11. Jarrod Kennedy, 12. Danny Galea, 13. Phil Dennis (c).
Interchange: 14. James Tutuila, 15. Wade Liddell, 16. Nick Skinner, 17. Sam Crabb.
Coach: Mark Beaumont.
  • Note: Jay Aston left the Pride after this round to join Norths Devils.
width=40 abbr="Position" Positionwidth=100 Round 14 – 2010width=20 abbr="Played" Pwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=40 abbr="Points for" Forwidth=40 abbr="Points against" Againstwidth=40 abbr="Points difference" Diffwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
9 Northern Pride14608232314−8212
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot).
Tweed Heads Seagulls: 1. Shannon Walker, 2. Cameron White, 3. James Wood, 4. Josh Graham, 5. Dominique Peyroux, 6. Kayne Lawton, 7. Brad Davis, 8. Brock Hunter, 9. Tim Maccan, 10. Selasi Berdie, 11. Tom Kingston, 12. Ben Ridge, 13. Ryan Milligan.
Interchange: 15. Jake Leary, 16. Kingi Akauola, 17. Matt O'Reilly, 18. Steve Darby.
Coach: Ben Anderson.
width=40 abbr="Position" Positionwidth=100 Round 15 – 2010width=20 abbr="Played" Pwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=40 abbr="Points for" Forwidth=40 abbr="Points against" Againstwidth=40 abbr="Points difference" Diffwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
8 Northern Pride15708264332−6814
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot).
Ipswich Jets: 1. Marshall Chalk, 2. Ramon Filipine, 3. Esi Tonga, 4. Brendon Marshall, 5. Luke Walker, 6. Callum Waldrum, 7. Ian Lacey, 8. Paul Stephenson, 9. Adam Boettcher, 10. Sepuloni Alovili, 11. Jacob Ling, 12. Vili Fainga'a, 13. Sam Martin.
Interchange: 14. Dan Coburn, 15. Aaron Cannings, 16. Ryan Barton, 17. Dale Robertson.
Coach: Glenn Lazarus.
  • Note: The Pride wore a special NAIDOC jersey designed by Kevin Edmondston (Aboriginal) and Joey Laifoo (Torres Strait Islander).
    This was the Pride's first three consecutive wins for the season.
width=40 abbr="Position" Positionwidth=100 Round 16 – 2010width=20 abbr="Played" Pwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=40 abbr="Points for" Forwidth=40 abbr="Points against" Againstwidth=40 abbr="Points difference" Diffwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
8 Northern Pride16808300340−4016
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Skill360 Northern Pride: Rls playerno=8.pos=PRname= Noel Underwood,
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot).
Mackay Cutters: 1. Shannon Gallant, 2. Donald Malone, 3. Michael Comerford, 4. Tyson Martin, 5. Chris Giumelli, 6. Michael Meigan, 7. Todd Seymour, 8. Liam McDonald, 9. Neil Budworth, 10. Zac Dalton, 11. Darren Griffiths, 12. Jardine Bobongie, 13. Grant Moore.
Interchange: 14. Justin Hunt, 15. Shane Muspratt, 16. Regan Hyde, 17. Luke Fatnowna.
Coach: Paul Bramley.
width=40 abbr="Position" Positionwidth=100 Round 17 – 2010width=20 abbr="Played" Pwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=40 abbr="Points for" Forwidth=40 abbr="Points against" Againstwidth=40 abbr="Points difference" Diffwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
8 Northern Pride17908322356−3418
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot).
Central Comets: 1. Matt Minto, 2. Junior Auru, 3. Josh Bishop, 4. Jade Williams, 5. Dallas Williams, 6. Guy Williams, 7. Ian Webster, 8. Tim Glasby, 9. Marc Fickling, 10. Liam Anlezark, 11. Tyron Haynes, 12. Chris Beasley, 13. Mick Esdale.
Interchange: 14. Joseph Collins-Soo, 15. Chris Gesch, 16. George Tuakura, 17. Guy Ford.
Coach: Wayne Barnett.
width=40 abbr="Position" Positionwidth=100 Round 18 – 2010width=20 abbr="Played" Pwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=40 abbr="Points for" Forwidth=40 abbr="Points against" Againstwidth=40 abbr="Points difference" Diffwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
8 Northern Pride181008364378−1420
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot).
Easts Tigers: 1. Matthew Lindsay, 2. Junior Ahio, 3. Liam Campbell, 4. Paoa Faamita, 5. Adam Breen, 6. Isaac Kaufmann, 7. Jace Van Dijk (c), 8. Ben Vaeau, 9. Dane Phillips, 10. James Stosic, 11. Daniel Fullarton, 12. Matthew McPhee, 13. Dean Sheppard.
Interchange: 14. Fabian Soutar, 15. Brent Williams, 16. Steven Thorpe, 17. Dean Shepherd.
Coach: Jason Gainey.
  • Note: This was the Pride debut for Aisea Namoa (Pride Player 062).
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6 Northern Pride191108396402−622
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot).
Redcliffe Dolphins: ??
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5 Northern Pride201208414414024
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot), Nick Slyney* (called up to play for North Queensland Cowboys).
Norths Devils: 1. Javarn White, 2. Daniel Ogden, 3. Luke Samoa, 4. Jack Reed, 5. Gideon Mzembe, 6. Shane Perry, 7. Matt Smith, 8. Mark Leafa, 9. Asher Elemani, 10. Natthan Cleaver, 11. Troyden Watene, 12. Brendon Gibb, 13. Eddy Purcell.
Interchange: 14. Jay Aston, 15. Mick Morris, 16. Ashton Sims, 17. Troy Hansen
Coach: Kevin Carmichael.
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5 Northern Pride211308447440+726
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned).
Burleigh Bears: 1. Nick Parfitt, 2. James Cameron, 3. Chad Grintell, 4. Adam Fielder, 5. Nathan Ross, 6. Richie Williams, 7. Brent McConnell, 8. Dayne Weston, 9. Scott Smith, 10. Martin Griese, 11. Tanu Wulf, 12. Riley Brown, 13. Matt Pow.
Interchange: 14. Brenton Lawrence, 15. Rob Apanui, 16. Jimmy Andersen, 17. Kurt Sorensen.
Coach: Mark Gee.
  • Note: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.
    This was the first time the Pride fielded a team without any North Queensland Cowboys.
    This was the Pride's biggest win – 54–6.
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4 Northern Pride221408501446+5528
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2010 Ladder

width=20 abbr="Position" width=185 Teamwidth=20 abbr="Played" Pldwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=20 abbr="Points for" PFwidth=20 abbr="Points against" PAwidth=20 abbr="Points difference" PDwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
1 Souths Logan Magpies221705604362+24234
2 Norths Devils221516581505+7631
3 Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles221408641400+24128
4 Northern Pride221408501446+5528
5 Wynnum Manly Seagulls221318538478+6027
6 Mackay Cutters2211110544491+5323
7 Burleigh Bears2211110450484−3422
8 Redcliffe Dolphins2210111467536−6921
9 Tweed Heads Seagulls228013528498+3016
10 Central Comets226016415624−20912
11 Easts Tigers225017429631−20210
12 Ipswich Jets225017384627−24310

Northern Pride (regular season 2010)

Finals Series

In 2010, the competition used a modified version of the six-team finals format that they implemented a year earlier.

Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Ty Williams* (knee).
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Grand Final

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Skill360 Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation. 4 Cowboys played in the Grand Final.
Unavailable: Ryan Stig (shoulder), Ty Williams* (knee).
  • Note: This was the first time the Grand Final had been played on a Sunday (previously it had been played on Saturday).
    It was also the first time since 2007 that the Grand Final was played at Suncorp Stadium.
    The game was broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.
    The Pride held a final training session at Pride Oval on Saturday morning, 18 September 2010 before flying to Brisbane. Fans were invited to a BBQ and to meet the team.
    Norths Devils were favourites to win at $1.72, with the Pride at $2.10
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Norths DevilsPositionNorthern Pride
  1. Javarn White
  1. Chey Bird
2. Daniel Ogden 2. Michael Bani*
3. Josefa Davui 3. Brett Anderson
4. Rod Jensen
5. Gideon Mzembe 5. Kaine Manihera*
14. Clint Amos*
7. Matt Smith 7. Chris Sheppard (c)
8. Mark Leafa (c) 16. Noel Underwood
9. Asher Elemani 9. Jason Roos
17. Troy Hansen 10. Ben Laity
11. Troyden Watene 11. Nick Slyney*
12. Mark Cantoni
13. Eddy Purcell 13. Joel Riethmuller
10. Nathan Cleaver Bench 8. Alex Starmer
Bench 15. Ben Spina
Bench 17. Mark Dalle Cort
16. Michael Morris Bench 18. Rod Griffin
Coach David Maiden

The Norths Devils finished the regular season in second and defeated the minor premiers Souths Logan in the first week of the finals. In the preliminary final they thrashed Mackay 56–12 to qualify for the second Grand Final and their first since 1998. The Pride finished fourth and defeated Wynnum Manly in an elimination final. In the preliminary final, they upset Souths Logan 28–8 to qualify for their second straight Grand Final.

First half

The Pride started the first half on fire, scoring three tries inside the first 20 minutes. They kicked it off with a try to prop Noel Underwood in the 4th minute before centre Rod Jensen helped double his side's lead in the 15th minute. Winger Michael Bani was the next to score, stepping through some soft defence to push the Pride's lead to 18. It took 37th minutes for the Devils to finally post their first points when second rower Brendon Gibb barged over.

Second half

The Pride regained their 18-point lead when bench forward Rod Griffin steamrolled his way through to score four minutes after the break. Norths hit back quickly this time, crossing just five minutes later through Luke Samoa. They made it back-to-back tries not long after when winger Gideon Mzembe dived over in the right corner. The comeback attempt was short lived, as the Pride scored their fifth try of the game when Nick Slyney* crossed. Samoa scored off a Pride error in the 72nd minute to give his side a slight chance but it was too little too late. The Pride won their first premiership and became the second club from outside south east Queensland to lift the trophy.[22]

Pride halfback and captain Chris Sheppard was awarded the Duncan Hall Medal in his final game before retirement.[23]

2010 Northern Pride players

Pride playerAppearancesTriesGoalsField GoalsPts
Aisea Namoa 3 0 0 0 0
Alex Starmer 12 0 0 0 0
Ben Fitzpatrick 4 0 0 0 0
25 6 0 0 24
16 3 0 0 12
9 1 1 0 6
24 8 0 0 32
Chey Bird 22 8 23 0 78
Chris Riesen 6 1 0 0 4
20 2 2 1 13
Drew Campbell 8 0 0 0 0
11 2 0 0 8
Jamie Frizzo 6 2 0 0 8
Jason Roos 18 4 0 0 16
Jay Aston 11 0 0 0 0
20 4 0 0 16
25 6 0 0 24
12 2 0 0 8
Noel Underwood 18 2 0 0 8
Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia 5 0 1 0 2
12 5 0 0 20
11 7 0 0 28
19 9 53 0 142
Taputoa Sonny Rea 8 1 0 0 4
Theeran Pearson 2 0 0 0 0

North Queensland Cowboys who played for the Pride in 2010

Cowboys playerAppearancesTriesGoalsField GoalsPts
Carl Webb* 2 1 0 0 4
Clint Amos* 17 2 0 0 8
Dane Hogan* 2 1 0 0 4
James Tamou* 3 1 0 0 4
John Williams* 3 1 0 0 4
Kaine Manihera* 13 4 0 0 16
Manase Manuokafoa* 8 1 0 0 4
Michael Bani* 16 10 0 0 40
Nick Slyney* 18 6 0 0 24
Steve Southern* 4 0 0 0 0
Ty Williams* 12 6 0 0 24

2010 venues

The Pride played matches at 18 different venues this year, 17 in Queensland and one in NSW:

2010 Televised Games

In 2010 games were televised by ABC TV and shown live across Queensland through the ABC1 channel at 2.00pm (AEST) on Saturday afternoons. The commentary team was Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.

The Pride appeared in five televised games this season:

External links

2010 Season

Notes and References

  1. News: . 24 October 2009 . Denis Keeffe to pilot CQ's NRL bid . The Daily Mercury . Rockhampton .
  2. News: Baxter . Craig . 6 November 2009 . Clubs meet to build stronger links . Townsville Bulletin . Townsville .
  3. News: . 7 December 2009 . CDRL boss quits role on Pride board . Cairns Post . Cairns .
  4. News: Greenwood . Emma . 8 October 2009 . Good Knight Duney . Cairns Post . Cairns .
  5. News: Greenwood . Emma . 26 October 2009 . Maiden Call-Up. Juniors GM to replace Dunemann . Cairns Post . Cairns .
  6. News: . 19 May 2010 . Boost to help youngsters to take pride . Cairns Post . Cairns .
  7. News: Piva . Andrew . 27 May 2010 . Maiden's grounds for optimism as Pride return to spiritual home . Cairns Post . Cairns .
  8. News: . 1 March 2010 . The buzz ... Tip-top season ahead . Cairns Post . Cairns .
  9. News: . 7 June 2010 . Sea Eagles turn on masterful display . Sunshine Coast Daily . Noosa .
  10. Web site: Northern Pride appoints new boss Cairns Post, 6 November 2009.
  11. Web site: Kumul Aston hooked on Northern Pride Cairns Post, 19 November 2009.
  12. News: The Australian. Six Australian players to be deported over visa breaches. 19 August 2009. 19 August 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090820170902/http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25951124-2722,00.html. 20 August 2009. dead.
  13. Web site: Northern Pride signs Super import Dalle Cort Cairns Post, 20 November 2009.
  14. Web site: Pride recruits forward muscle Cairns Post, 14 November 2009.
  15. Web site: Northern Pride takes outback tour Cairns Post, 30 January 2010.
  16. Web site: Cairns shows its Pride Cairns Post, 22 September 2010.
  17. News: . 18 September 2010 . Pride and Glory: They're our Pride and joy . Cairns Post . Cairns .
  18. News: Petrinec . Melanie . 10 July 2010 . Right at home: Pride make it three straight at Barlow Park . Cairns Post . Cairns .
  19. Web site: Northern Pride suspends To'oto'o-ulugia Cairns Post, 10 December 2010.
  20. Web site: Northern Pride's Bird breaks hand Cairns Post, 23 February 2010.
  21. Web site: Northern Pride's Sheppard has fitness target Cairns Post, 2 March 2010.
  22. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Web site: 2010 QLD Cup Grand Final Northern Pride 30 v Norths 20 . YouTube.
  23. News: Northern Pride Wins Intrust Super Cup Final. The Courier Mail.

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