2016 Northern Pride RLFC season

Northern Pride
Club information
Full name Northern Pride Rugby League Football Club
Nickname(s) The Pride
Website northernpride.com.au
Colours Black, teal and gold
Founded 2007
Current details
Ground(s)
CEO(s) Rod Jensen (2015-)
Coach(s) Joe O'Callaghan (2015-)
Competition Queensland Cup
Home colours
Away colours
Current season
Records
Premierships 2 (2010/2014)
Runners-up 1 (2009)
Minor premiership 1 (2013/2014)

2016 is the ninth competitive season for the Cairns based Sea Swift Northern Pride Rugby League Football Club. They played in the QRL state competition, the Intrust Super Cup. 14 clubs competed, with each club playing 23 matches (12 home and 11 away) over 25 rounds.

Staff

Coaches

  • Head coach: Joe O'Callaghan[1]
  • Assistant coach (Defence): Shane O'Flanagan
  • Assistant coach (Attack): Leon Hallie
  • Assistant coach / Head trainer (Positional/CDRL Allocation Players): Darren Ferricks

Managers

  • Chief Executive Officer: Rod Jensen[2]
  • Chairman: Bob Fowler (stepped down 10 December 2015).
  • Interim Chairman: Terry Mackenroth (December 2015-2016)[3]
  • Club Director: Tony Williamson
  • Team manager: Alan Marsh
  • Assistant manager (Home): Kev Anderson
  • Assistant manager (Away Crew): Murray Stalley
  • Head first aid officer: Deb Gallop
  • Medical (Away crew): Max Conroy
  • Welfare officer: Michael White

High Performance Unit

  • Club Sports Science Consultant: Dr Stephen Bird
  • High Performance Manager: Matt Di Salvo
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach: Scott Sudale
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Peter Nash
  • Rehab Coordinator: Megan Harding
  • Physiotherapist: Tim Lowcock
  • Sports Dietician: Mitchell Smith
  • Mental Edge Coach: Robert Gronbeck

Player managers

Squad

Backs

Linc Port (Fullback/Centre)
Khan Ahwang (Fullback/Centre)
Luke George (vc) (Wing)
Justin Castellaro (Centre)
Rajan Opetaia-Halls (Wing/Centre)
Akeripa Tia-Kilife (Wing/Centre)
Brayden Torpy (Halfback)
Jordan Biondi-Odo (Five-eighth)
Jared Allen (Five-eighth)
Forwards

Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker)
Jack Svendsen (Prop)
David Murphy (Prop)
Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Lock/Second Row)
Vaipuna Tia Kilifi (Second Row)
Rajan Opetia-Halls (Second Row)
Tom Hancock (Second Row)
Ben Reuter (Second Row)
Lachlan Parmenter (Second Row)
Ben Schell
Denzel King (Dummy Half)
Keelan White
North Queensland Cowboys allocation

Ben Spina (Prop)
Javid Bowen (Wing)
Patrick Kafusi (Prop)
Shaun Hudson (Wing)
Lachlan Coote
Scott Bolton
Antonio Winterstein
CDRL Portability Program

Greg Miglio (Tully Tigers)
Colin Wilkie (Innisfail Leprechauns)
Fred Koraba (Innisfail Brothers)
Shawn Bowen (Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks)
Sam Pau (Kangaroos)
Ned Blackman (Atherton Roosters)
Ben Schell (Cairns Brothers)
Daniel Tatipata (Edmonton Storm)
Ian King (Mareeba Gladiators)
Jack Brock (Southern Suburbs)
Menmuny Murgha (Yarrabah Seahawks)
Broski Emery-Hunia (Brothers)
Aidan Day (Southern Suburbs)
Patrick Lewis (Kangaroos)
Luke La Rosa (Brothers)

Statistics

Pride players 2014 Appearances
1 0
Alex Starmer[4] 0
2 0
Ben Spina 0
Brent Oosen 0
Brett Anderson[5] 0
Davin Crampton 0
4 0
Jason Roos[6] 0
Jordan Biondi-Odo 0
Jordan Tighe 0
Justin Castellaro 0
Nick Dorante 0
Noel Underwood 0
Maddie Oosen 0
Mervyn Walker 0
Rickki Sutherland 0
Ryan Ghietti 0
Sam Obst 0
Semi Tadulala 0
Shaun Nona 0
Steve Snitch 0
Tom Hancock 0

North Queensland Cowboys who played for the Northern Pride in 2015

Cowboys players 2014 Appearances
1 0
2 0
3 0
4 0
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 0

2016 player gains

Pride/CDRL 2016 Portability Program

  • Colin Wilkie from CDRL Innisfail Leprechauns.
  • Ned Blackman from CDRL Atherton Rooster
  • Ben Schell from CDRL Cairns Brothers.
  • Daniel Tatipata from CDRL Edmonton Storm.
  • Fred Koraba from CDRL Innisfail Brothers.
  • Jared Verney from CDRL Ivanhoe Knights.
  • Sam Pau from CDRL Kangaroos.
  • Ian King from CDRL Mareeba Gladiators.
  • Shawn Bowen from CDRL Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks.
  • Jack Brock from CDRL Southern Suburbs.
  • Greg Miglio from CDRL Tully Tigers.
  • Menmuny Murgha from CDRL Yarrabah Seahawks.

Player losses after 2015 season

Season launch

Jerseys

Sponsors

Naming rights sponsor:

  • Sea Swift

Jersey sponsor:

Jersey sponsor (back of jersey):

  • Sponsorship of individual players available from $6,500

Sleeve sponsor:

  • Rivers Insurance Brokers & L J Hooker

Shorts sponsor:

Playing strip manufacturer:

  • Emu Sportswear

Other sponsors: Brothers World of Entertainment; Calanna Pharmacy; BDO; James Cook University; CDRL; hm Health Management; Queensland Country Credit Union; Phoenix Dynamic Sports Entertainment; Cairns Colonial Club Resort; First Response; ASN; Cairns Sports Performance Clinic; Kennards Hire; Proarch Podiatry; Brilliant Technologies; Cairns Total Physio; Queensland COuntry Health Fund; Pacific Toyota; Ransom Specialty Coffee Roasters; Cairns Hardware; Visual Imaging; Devenish Law.
Media partners: Sea FM; WIN Television; Cairns Post.

Fixtures

Trial matches

Trial 1
Saturday, 6 February 2016, 7.00 pm
Mendi Townsville Blackhawks 22-10 Northern Pride
Tries:
Niemoeller 2
Minoga
Parker-Walshe
Goals:
Parker-Walshe 3 from 4		 Tries:
Miglio
George

Goals:
Ahwang 1 from 2
Venue: Jack Manski Oval, Brothers Leagues Club, Kirwan, Townsville
Man of the Match: Tom Hancock
Northern Pride: 1. Khan Ahwang (Fullback), 2. Menmuny Murgha (Wing), 3. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 4. Greg Miglio (Centre), 5. Luke George (vc) (Wing), 6. Jared Allen (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c)(Hooker), 10. David Murphy (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Lachlan Parmenter (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Denzel King, 15. Ben Reuter, 16. Ben Schell, 17. Akeripa Tia-Kilifi, 18. Rajan Opetaia-Halls, 19. Keelan White, 20. Fred Koraba.
Unavailable: Jordan Biondi-Odo (ankle), Menmuny Murgha (fractured jaw), Akeripa Tia Kilifi (ankle), Sheldon Powe-Hobbs & Linc Port (selected to play for the North Queensland Cowboys trial match against the Brisbane Broncos in Bundaberg).
Rested:
Townsville Blackhawks: 1. Jonathon Reuben, 2. Lenny Magey, 3. Connor Carey, 4. Delouise Hoeter, 5. Samsen O’Neill, 6. Sam Foster, 7. Michael Parker-Walshe, 8. Daniel Beasley, 9. Anthony Mitchell, 10. Corey Jensen, 11. Lorenzo Ma’afu, 12. Noel Underwood, 13. Glenn Hall.
Interchange: 14. Nathan Norford, 15. Andrew Niemoeller, 16. Willie Minoga, 17. Temone Power.
Coach: Kristian Woolf
Rested:
Note: Half-time 12-10.
Trial 2
Friday, 12 February 2016, 7.30 pm
Northern Pride 42-22 CDRL Indigenous All Stars
Tries:
King
Port
George
Allen 2
Reuter
Bowen
White
Goals:
Torpy 5 from 8		 Tries:
4






Goals:
3 from 4
Venue:
Stan Williams Park, Manunda, Cairns
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Shawn Bowen (Wing), 3. Greg Miglio (Centre), 4. Akeripa Tia-Kilifi (Centre), 5. Luke George (vc) (Wing), 6. Jared Allen (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. Ben Schell (Prop), 9. Denzel King (Hooker), 10. David Murphy (Prop), 11. Col Wilkie (Second Row), 12. Tom Hancock (c) (Second Row), 13. Ben Reuter (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Keelan White, 15. Lachlan Parmenter, 16. Rajan Opetaia-Halls, 17. Ian King, 18. Corey Child (U20s), 19. Aiden Lee (U20s), 20. Jared Burton (U20s).
Unavailable: Jordan Biondi-Odo (ankle), Justin Castellaro (rib), Menmuny Murgha (fractured jaw), Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (selected to play for the Cowboys. No Cowboys players were allocated for this match.
Rested:
Opposition Team: 1. Septimus Ambrym (Yarrabah Seahawks), 2. Tim Savage (Tully Tigers), 3. Sam Bann (Yarrabah Seahawks), 4. Rikki Sutherland (Southern Suburbs), 5. Cephas Chinfat (Southern Suburbs), 6. James Doolah (Cairns Brothers), 7. Charlie Murgha (Yarrabah Seahawks), 8. Dave Oui (Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks), 9. Eddie Daniel (Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks), 10. Dan Sagigi (Innisfail Leprechauns), 11. Joel Marama (Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks), 12. Brent Oosen (Southern Suburbs), 13. Jordan Ketchell (Tully Tigers).
Interchange: 14. Rob Amber (Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks), 15. Milton Mossman (Yarrabah Seahawks), 16. Kyle Kris (Innisfail Leprechauns), 17. Brayden Grogan (Ivanhoes), 18. Daryl Lightning (Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks), 19. Boshay Satrick (Southern Surburbs), 20. Jubei Doi (Cairns Kangaroos),
Coach: Ty Williams (Innisfail Leprechauns), Assistant coaches: Brenton Bowen and Michael White.
Note:
Edmonton Super 9s Carnival
Saturday/Sunday, 13–14 February 2016.
Northern Pride 43-7 CDRL Edmonton Storm
Tries:
Ghietti
Awahng
Bowen
Bonus tries:
Ghietti
Tia-Kilifi 2
Blackman
Drop kick conversion:
Ahwang 3 from 3
Korobe 2 from 3
Bowen 1 from 1		 Tries:



Bonus tries:
Murgha


Drop kick conversions:
1 from 1
Northern Pride: 2. Khan Ahwang, 3. Shawn Bowen, 4. Matthew Musumeci (U20s), 5. Jack Willis (U20s), 6. Jared Allen, 7. Ned Blackman, 8. Jack Svendsen (vc), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c), 10. Rajan Opetaia-Halls, 11. Fred Koraba, 12. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi, 13. Jacob Wallace (U20s), 14. Whyatt Barnes (U20s), 15. Ben Reuter. 16. ?, 18. ?, Patrick Lewis.
Coaches: Leon Hallie and Darren Ferricks.
Note: Saturday 13 February:
3.30pm - Game 4: Pride beat Burdekin Roosters 15-0
4.30pm - Game 7: Pride beat Edmonton Lightning 30-5
5.30pm - Game 10: Pride lost to Cairns Brothers 17-21
7.10pm - Game 15: Pride beat Yarrabah Seahawks
Pride finished in first place on goal difference (Pride, Edmonton Storm & Yarrabah Seahawks all had 3 wins and 1 loss)
***
Sunday 14 February:
10.00am - Quarter Final: Pride beat Edmonton Lightning 39-0
12.30 pm - Semi Finals: 12.30 pm: Pride beat Cairns Brothers 25-4
2.15 pm - Grand final: Pride beat Edmonton Storm (2015 defending champions) 43-7
Trial 3
Saturday, 20 February 2016, 4.00 pm
Northern Pride 20-18 North Queensland Cowboys U20s
Tries:
Spina
Bowen
King
Powe-Hobbs
Goals:
Ahwang 2 from 4		 Tries:
Ponga
Hess
Clifford

Goals:
Number 12 1 from 1
Clifford 1 from 1
Venue:
Vico Oval, Irene Street, Manunda, Cairns
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. SHaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Luke George (vc) (Wing), 6. Jared Allen (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. David Murphy (Prop), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kafusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Jack Svensden (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina* (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Denzel King, 15. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 16. Tom Hancock, 18. Col Wiilkie, 19. Akeripa Tia-Kilife.
Unavailable: Jordan Biondi-Odo (ankle), Justin Castellaro (rib), Menmuny Murgha (fractured jaw).
Rested: Fred Korabe, R J Opetaia-Halls.
Note: * Cowboys allocation (4 players allocated for this match).
Quarter-time: 0-6; Half-time: 14-6; Three-quarter time: 20-12.
Cowboys U20 squad: 11. Coen Hess (c), Cooper Bambling (vc), Brandon Smith (vc), 1. Kalyn Ponga, 19. Jake Clifford, Nick Lui-Toso, Brett Anderson, Ross Bella, Nick Brown, Jacob Burke, Michael Carroll, Ty Carucci, Reuben Cotter, Mitch Dunn, Rhein Frank, Kaleb Fuimaono, Gideon Gela-Mosby, Cody Grills, Marshall Hudson, Marcus Jensen, Trey Kemp, Jordan Kenworthy, Jack Lote, Cody Maughan, Emry Pere, Jesse Pomare-Anderson, Bacho Salam, Brandon Smith, Nathan Traill, Enari Tuala, Tahanui Tutavake, Kurt Wiltshire.
Coach: Aaron Payne.

Intrust Super Cup matches

Round 1
Sunday 6 March 2016, 12.40 pm (Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation Round)
Sunshine Coast Falcons 25-24 Northern Pride
Tries:
Jacks
Grive 2
Scott
Asofa-Solomona
Goals:
Hollis 2 from 5
Field goal:
Jacks		 Tries:
Allen
Port
Hudson
Svensden
Goals:
Ahwang 4 from 4
Venue:
Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sportsmans Parade, Kawana Waters, Sunshine Coast
Referee/s: Christopher Butler & Tyson Brough
Interchange Official: Bruce McGill
Touch Judges: Alexander Mallory & Andrew Wareham
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Jared Allen (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. David Murphy (Prop), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kaufusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Jack Svendsen (vc) (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina* (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Denzel King, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Sheldon Powe Hobbs, 17. Akeripa Tia Kilifi.
*Cowboys allocation (4 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable: Jordan Biondi-Odo (ankle), Justin Castellaro (rib), Menmuny Murgha (fractured jaw).
Sunshine Coast Falcons: 1. Eddie Tautali, 2. Tony Tumusa*, 3. Curtis Scott*, 4. Matt Grieve, 5. Rowan Klein, 6. Alex Bishop, 7. Ryley Jacks, 15. Tui Kamikamica, 9. Nafe Seluini, 10. Tom Geraghty, 11. Pat Hollis, 12. Joe Stimson*, 13. Troy Giess (c).
Interchange: 14. Robbie Ward, 16. Callum Klein, 17. Jacob Samoa, 18. Martin Cordwell, 21. Ryan Hansen.
*Melbourne Storm allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Coach: Craig Ingebrigtsen
Note: This match was broadcast at live on Channel 9 with Matthew Thompson, Scott Sattler and Peter Psaltis as the commentary team.
Position Round 1 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
8 Northern Pride 100102425-10
Round 2
Sunday 13 March 2016, 3.00 pm
Northern Pride 44-24 Mackay Cutters
Tries:
Port 3
Bowen 3
Ahwang
Torpy
Goals:
Ahwang 6 from 8		 Tries:
Wright
Chudleigh
Uele
Faletagoa’i1
Goals:
Taylor 4 from 4
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee/s: Tim Rutherford
Interchange Official: Pietro Narducci
Touch Judges: Kane Schwartz & Liam Kennedy
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Jared Allen (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. David Murphy (Prop), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kaufusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Jack Svendsen (vc) (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina* (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Denzel King, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Akeripa Tia-Kilifi, 18. Justin Castellaro, 19. Col Wilkie, 20. Rajan Opetaia-Halls.
*Cowboys allocation (4 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable: Jordan Biondi-Odo (ankle), Justin Castellaro (rib), Menmuny Murgha (fractured jaw).
Rested:
Mackay Cutters: 1. Liam Taylor, 2. Jordan Pereira, 3. Johnny Faletagoa’i, 4. Matthew Wright, 5. Jack Creith, 6. Howard Brown, 7. Delayne Ashby, 8. Brad Lupi, 9. Josh Chudleigh, 10. Braden Uele, 11. Brenden Treston, 12. Patrick Mago, 13. Steve Rapira.
Interchange: 14. Jacob Pottinger, 15 Joss Boyton, 16. Andrew Davey, 17. Alex Farrell, 18. Ryan Kinlyside.
Coach: David Simpson
*Cowboys allocation (4 players allocated for this match).
Note: Half-Time: 28-12
Position Round 2 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
4 Northern Pride 210106849+192
Round 3
Sunday 20 March 2016, 3.00 pm
Norths Devils 28-20 Northern Pride
Tries:
Lucas
Seve
Greinke
Clark
Faamita
Goals:
Murphy 3 from 5
Penalty Goals:
Murphy		 Tries:
Port
Ahwang
Tia-Kalifi
George

Goals:
Ahwang 2 from 4
Venue:
Bishop Park, Nundah
Referee/s: Nicholas Morel
Interchange Official: Bruce McGill
Touch Judges: Marcus Schooth & Benjamin Watts
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Jared Allen (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. David Murphy (Prop), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kaufusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Jack Svendsen (vc) (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina* (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Denzel King, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Akeripa Tia-Kilifi, 18. Jordan Biondi-Odo.
*Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable: Menmuny Murgha (fractured jaw).
Rested:
Norths Devils: 1. Trae Clark, 2. Michael Lucas, 3. David Faamita, 4. Jarryd Dodd, 5. Rogan Dean, 6. Billy Brittain (c), 7. Todd Murphy, 8. Francis Molo, 9. Jayden Berrell, 10. Brett Greinke, 11. Tristan Lumley, 12. Matiu Love-Henry, 13. Jai Arrow.19.
Interchange: 14. William McNee, 15. Rhett Webster, 16. Hemi Mullen, 18. Billy Solah, 19. Rez Phillips, 20. Dylan Smith.
Coach: Mark Gliddon
Rested:
Note: Half-Time: 20-6
Position Round 3 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
9 Northern Pride 310208877+112
Round 4
25–28 March 2016, Easter
Northern Pride BYE Northern Pride
Position Round 4 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
9 Northern Pride 310218877+114
Round 5
Saturday 2 April 2016, 5.00 pm
Ipswich Jets 24-26 Northern Pride
Tries:
Humphreys
Anderson
Barba
Pandia
Phillips
Goals:
Lipp 2 from 5		 Tries:
Ghietti
Svensden
Ahwang
Wilkie

Goals:
Ahwang 4 from 4
Penalty Goal:
Ahwang
Venue:
North Ipswich Reserve, Ipswich
Referee/s: Tim Rutherford
Interchange Official: Shaun Macdonald
Touch Judges: Marcus Schooth & Rodney Spain
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Luke George (Centre), 4. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 5. Shaun Hudson* (Wing), 6. Jared Allen (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. David Murphy (Prop), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kaufusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Jack Svendsen (vc) (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina* (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Denzel King, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Rajan Opetaia-Halls, 17. Colin Wilkie.
*Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable: Javid Bowen (selected to debut for North Queensland Cowboys against St George Illawarra Dragons; Menmuny Murgha (fractured jaw); Sheldon Powe-Hobbs.
Note: Ryan Ghietti's 100th Intrust Super Cup game. Col Wilkie and Rajan Opetaia-Halls debut game for the Pride.
Ipswich Jets: 1. Carlin Anderson, 2. Marmin Barba, 3. Rory Humphreys, 4. Nemani Valekapa, 5. Richard Pandia, 6. Haydan Lipp, 7. Dane Phillips (c), 8. Joshua Seage, 9. Landon Hayes, 10. Nathaniel Neale, 11. Samuel Martin, 12. David Fa'alogo, 13. Fakahoko Teutau.
Interchange: 14. Sebastian Pandia, 15. Jesse Roberts, 16. Billy McConnachie, 17. Michael Purcell.
Coach: Ben Walker and Shane Walker
Rested:
Note: Half-time 18-18
Position Round 5 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
6 Northern Pride 42021114101+136
Round 6
Sunday 10 April 2016, 3.00 pm
Northern Pride 48-0 Tweed Heads Seagulls
Tries:
Torpy
George 2
Hancock 2
Port
Hudson
Kafusi
Goals:
Ahwang 8 from 8		 Tries:






Goals:
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee/s: Nicholas Pelgrave
Interchange Official: Pietro Narducci
Touch Judges: Kurt Igesund & Stephen Kanowski
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 4. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Jared Allen (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. David Murphy (Prop), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kaufusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Jack Svendsen (vc) (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina* (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Denzel King, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Colin Wilkie, 18. Rajan Opetaia-Halls.
*Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable: Javid Bowen (selected to debut for North Queensland Cowboys
Rested:
Tweed Heads Seagulls: 1. Shannon Walker, 2. Leva Li, 3. James Wood, 4. Shaun Carney, 5. Nathanael Barnes, 6. Samuel Irwin, 7. Karl Lawton, 8. William Bugden, 9. Sam Meskell (c), 10. Mitchell Sharp, 11. Cory Blair, 12. Matthew Robinson, 13. Sam Saville (c).
Interchange: 15. Blake Anderson, 16. Dane Clarke, 17. Jackson Clarke, 18. Tevita Folau.
Coach: Aaron Zimmerle
Rested:
Note: Half-time 30-0
Position Round 6 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
5 Northern Pride 53021162101+618
Round 7
Sunday 17 April 2016, 3.00 pm
Northern Pride 30-16 Easts Tigers
Tries:
Ahwang 2
Bowen 2
Hancock
Goals:
Ahwang 4 from 5
Penalty Goal
Ahwang		 Tries:
Lee
Austin
Warr
Goals:
Walters 2 from 3
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee/s: Christopher Anderson
Interchange Official: Pietro Narducci
Touch Judges: Alexander Mallory & Peter Mackinnon
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 6. Jared Allen (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. David Murphy (Prop), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker), 10. Ben Spina* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Jack Svendsen (vc) (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Jordan Biondi-Odo, 15. Colin Wilkie, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Akeripa Tia-Kilifi.
*Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable:
Rested:
Easts Tigers: 1. Guy Hamilton, 2. Suliasi Vunivalu, 3. Jamie Anderson, 4. Luke Lavelle, 5. Leon Ellia-Niukore, 6. Billy Walters, 7. Brentt Warr, 8. Matt White, 9. Christopher Ostwald, 10. Matthew Zgrajewski, 11. Jake Foster, 12. Dane Hogan (c), 13. Dean Britt.
Interchange: 14. Francis Tualau, 15. Liam McDonald, 16. Christian Welch, 18. Foisa Peni.
Coach: Scott Sipple
Note: Half-time 10-10
Position Round 7 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
3 Northern Pride 64021192117+7510
Round 8
Sunday 24 April 2016, 4.00 pm (ANZAC Round)
Townsville Blackhawks 26-13 Northern Pride
Tries:
Reuben 2
Santi
Laybutt
Norford
Goals:
Laybutt 3 from 5		 Tries:
Allen
Svensden


Goals:
Ahwang 2 from 2
Field Goal:
Torpy
Venue: Jack Manski Oval, Brothers Leagues Club, Kirwan, Townsville
Referee/s: Jarrod Cole
Interchange Official: Shane Culling
Touch Judges: Anthony Spittles & Zachary Schembi
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 6. Jared Allen (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. David Murphy (Prop), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker), 10. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Jack Svendsen (vc) (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Jordan Biondi-Odo, 15. Colin Wilkie, 16. Rajan Opetia-Halls, 17. Frederick Koraba.
*Cowboys allocation (2 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable: Patrick Kafusi (selected to debut for North Queensland Cowboys, Ben Spina.
Rested:
Townsville Blackhawks: 1. Jahrome Hughes, 2. Jonathon Reuben, 3. Moses Pangai, 4. Hezron Murgha, 5. Samsen O’Neill, 6. Kyle Laybutt, 7. Michael Parker-Walshe, 8. Glenn Hall (c), 9. Anthony Mitchell (c), 10. Corey Jensen, 11. Noel Underwood, 12. Rhyse Martin, 13. David Munro.
Interchange: 14. Nathan Norford 15. Lona Kaifoto, 16. Willie Minoga, 17. Brenden Santi.
Coach: Kristian Woolf
Rested:
Note: Half-time 8-13
Koraba on debut.
Position Round 8 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
4 Northern Pride 74031205143+6210
Round 9
Sunday 1 May 2016, 3.00 pm
Northern Pride 6-34 Wynnum Manly Seagulls
Tries:
Bowen





Goals:
Ahwang 1 from 1		 Tries:
Gubb
Moore
Templeman
Bucket
Eden
Cronin
Goals:
Templeman 5 from 6
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee/s: Nicholas Morel
Interchange Official: Pietro Narducci
Touch Judges: Kane Schwartz & Peter Mackinnon
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 6. Jared Allen (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. David Murphy (Prop), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker), 10. Ben Spina* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Jack Svendsen (vc) (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Denzel King, 15. Colin Wilkie, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Frederick Koraba.
*Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable: Patrick Kafusi (selected to debut for North Queensland Cowboys
Rested:
Wynnum-Manly Seagulls: 1. Gregory Eden, 2. Peter Gubb, 3. Mitchell Cronin, 4. Mitchell Buckett, 5. Daniel Ogden, 6. Patrick Templeman (c), 7. Matthew Smith, 8. Magnus Stromquist, 9. Mitchell Moore, 10. Benjamin Shea, 11. Alex Barr, 12. Jon Grieve, 13. Aaron Rockley.
Interchange: 14. Alehana Mara, 15. Nicholas Harrold, 16. Stephen Coombe, 17. Salesi Funaki.
Coach: Jon Buchanan
Rested:
Note: Half-time 6-16
Position Round 9 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
6 Northern Pride 84041211177+3410
Round 10
Sunday 15 May 2016, 1.40 pm (Indigenous Appreciation Round)
Northern Pride 20-16 Redcliffe Dolphins
Tries:
Bowen 2
Ghietti
Ahwang
Goals:
Ahwang 2 from 4		 Tries:
Cherrington
Anderson 2

Goals:
Nicholls 2 from 3
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee/s: Christopher Anderson, Nicholas Pelgrave
Interchange Official: Pietro Narducci
Touch Judges: Kane Schwartz & Peter Mackinnon
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 6. Jared Allen (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina* (Prop), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker), 10. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Tom Hancock (Second Row), 13. Jack Svendsen (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Jordan Biondi-Odo, 15. Colin Wilkie, 16. David Murphy, 17. Luke George.
*Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable: Patrick Kafusi (selected to debut for North Queensland Cowboys
Rested:
Redcliffe Dolphins: 1. Luke Capewell, 2. Jonus Pearson, 3. Jack Ahearn, 4. Daniel Randall, 5. Thomas Opacic, 6. Zach Strasser, 7. Darren Nicholls, 8. Samuel Anderson (c), 9. Shane Pumipi, 10. Rulon Nutira, 11. Anthony Cherrington, 12. Johnnie Fox, 13. Christopher Gesch.
Interchange: 14. Christian Hazard, 15. Tyson Andrews, 16. Charlie Faingaa, 22. Joseph Bradley.
Coach: Adam Mogg
Rested:
Note: This match was shown live on Channel 9 with Matthew Thompson, Scott Sattler and Peter Psaltis as the commentary team.
Half-time 16-6
Position Round 10 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
6 Northern Pride 95041231193+3812
Round 11
Saturday 21 May 2016, 7.00 pm
Northern Pride 14-24 Burleigh Bears
Tries:
Castellaro
George
Ahwang

Goals:
Ahwang 1 from 3		 Tries:
Schwass
Rowe
Wanahi
Regan
Goals:
Fogarty 3 from 4
Penalty Goal:
Fogarty
Venue:
Roosters Stadium, Atherton Showgrounds, Louise Street, Atherton
Referee/s: Michael Gordon
Interchange Official: Pietro Narducci
Touch Judges: Kurt Igesund & Peter Mackinnon
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 6. Jared Allen (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Prop), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker), 10. Ben Spina* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Tom Hancock (Second Row), 13. Jack Svendsen (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Jordan Biondi-Odo, 15. Colin Wilkie, 16. David Murphy, 17. Luke George.
*Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable: Patrick Kafusi (selected to debut for North Queensland Cowboys
Rested:
Burleigh Bears: 1. Kurtis Rowe, 2. Waka Wanahi, 3. Sami Sauiluma, 4. Connor Broadhurst, 5. Oliver Regan, 6. Cameron Cullen, 7. Jamal Fogarty (c), 8. Luke Page, 9. Patrick Politoni, 10. Paterika Vaivai, 11. Louis Fanene, 12. Hayden Schwass, 13. Jeffrey Lynch.
Interchange: 14. Thomas Rowles, 15. Nathaniel Peteru, 16. Joshua Ailaomai, 17. Lachlan Burr.
Coach: Jim Lenihan
Rested:
Note: Half-time 0-14
Position Round 11 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
6 Northern Pride 115051245217+2812
Round 12
Sunday 29 May 2016, 3.00 pm
Northern Pride 18-24 Souths Logan Magpies
Tries:
Allen
Port
Ahwang

Goals:
Ahwang 3 from 3		 Tries:
Archer
Seve
Doyle
Fai
Goals:
Doyle 3 from 4
Penalty Goal:
Doyle
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee/s: Clayton Sharpe
Interchange Official: Pietro Narducci
Touch Judges: Kurt Igesund & Peter Mackinnon
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Jared Allen (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Prop), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker), 10. Ben Spina* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Tom Hancock (Second Row), 13. Jack Svendsen (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Jordan Biondi-Odo, 15. Colin Wilkie, 16. David Murphy, 17. Rajan Opetaia-Halls.
*Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable: Patrick Kafusi & Javid Bowen (selected to play for North Queensland Cowboys
Rested:
Souths Logan Magpies: 1. Jack Joass, 2. Cameron Booth, 3. Scott Doyle, 4. Marion Seve, 5. Luke Archer, 6. Phillip Dennis (c), 7. Samuel Scarlett, 8. Aotealofa Tuimavave, 9. Travis Waddell, 10. Andrew Edwards, 11. Leon Panapa, 12. Daniel Tamou, 13. Joseph Boyce.
Interchange: 14. Jack Anderson 16. George Fai 17. Daniel Russell 18. Bradley Frith 20. Taeao Kepu.
Coach: Josh Hannay.
Unavailable: Herman Ese'ese.
Note: Half-time 6-12
Jack Svendsen (put on report for a shoulder charge), Ben Spina (ankle injury).
Position Round 12 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
7 Northern Pride 125061263241+2212
Round 13
Saturday 4 June 2016, 7.30 pm
Papua New Guinea Hunters 22-6 Northern Pride
Tries:
Korave
Kimisive
Teteh
Puara
Goals:
Zeming 3 from 4		 Tries:
Powe-Hobbs



Goals:
Ahwang 1 from 1
Venue:
Sir John Guise Stadium, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Referee/s: Jarrod Cole
Interchange Official: Daniele Gicliotti
Touch Judges: Dan Munroe & Joshua Kersevani
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Prop), 9. Jordan Biondi-Odo (Hooker), 10. Ben Spina* (Prop), 11. Colin Wilkie (Second Row), 12. Tom Hancock (Second Row), 13. Rajan Opetaia-Halls (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Jared Allen, 15. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi, 16. David Murphy, 17. Luke George, 18. Akeripa Tia-Kilifi.
*Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable: Jack Svendsen (one week ban for a shoulder charge), Patrick Kafusi.
Rested:
PNG Hunters: 1. Oti Tony (Bland Abavu), 2. Justin Olam, 3. Noel Zeming (c), 4. Thompson Teteh, 5. Philimon Kimisive, 6. Ase Boas, 7. Watson Boas, 8. Henry Noki, 9. Wartovo Puara, 10. Esau Siune, 11. Ishamel Baikawa, 12. Adam Korave, (c) 13. Tuvi Lepan.
Interchange: 14. Warren Glare, 15 Benjamin Hetra, 16. Enock Maki, 17. Nickson Borana, 18. Brandy Peter, 19. Atte Bina, 20. Butler Morris.
Coach: Michael Marum.
Rested:
Note: Half-Time: 6-6
Position Round 13 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
7 Northern Pride 125071269263+612
Round 14
Sunday 12 June 2016, 3.00 pm
Northern Pride 18-0 Sunshine Coast Falcons
Tries:
Castellaro 2
Ahwang
Wilkie
Hudson
Goals:
Ahwang 5 from 5
Penalty Goal:
Ahwang		 Tries:
Jacks
Nicholls


Goals:
Tumusa 2 from 2
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee/s: Nicholas Morel
Interchange Official: Pietro Narducci
Touch Judges: Kane Schwartz & Peter Mackinnon
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina* (Prop), 9. Jordan Biondi-Odo (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kafusi* (Prop), 11. Coen Hess (Second Row), 12. Tom Hancock (Second Row), 13. Jack Svendsen (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Jared Allen, 15. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 16. David Murphy, 17. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi.
*Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable:
Rested:
Sunshine Coast Falcons: 1. Eddie Tautali, 2. Tony Tumusa, 3. Curtis Scott, 4. Richard Kennar, 5. Rowan Klein, 6. Alex Bishop, 7. Ryley Jacks, 18. Erevonu Kamikamica, 9. Jake Turpin, 10. Martin Cordwell, 11. Joe Stimson, 12. Patrick Hollis, 13. Troy Giess (c).
Interchange: 14. Nafe Seluini, 15. Jake Thompson, 16. Thomas Geraghty, 17. Jye Ballinger, 19. Callum Klein.
Coach: Craig Ingebrigtsen.
Rested:
Note: Half-time 18-0
Position Round 14 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
7 Northern Pride 136071301275+2614
Round 15
Saturday 18 June 2016, 6.00 pm
Mackay Cutters 18-22 Northern Pride
Tries:
Atherton
Crieth
Boyton
Goals:
Taylor 3 from 3		 Tries:
Ghietti 2
Wilkie
Bowen
Goals:
Ahwang 3 from 4
Venue:
Virgin Australia Stadium (Stadium Mackay), South Mackay
Referee/s: Clayton Sharpe
Interchange Official: Kevin Valentine
Touch Judges: Kurt Sheater & Christian Strang
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina* (Prop), 9. Jordan Biondi-Odo (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kafusi* (Prop), 11. Coen Hess (Second Row), 12. Tom Hancock (Second Row), 13. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Jared Allen, 15. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 16. David Murphy, 17. Colin Wilkie.
*Cowboys allocation (4 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable:
Rested:
Mackay Cutters: 1. Jack Creith, 2. Jordan Pereira, 3. Johnny Faletagoa'i, 4. Tautau Moga, 5. Liam Taylor, 6. Cooper Bambling, 7. Delayne Ashby, 8. Ryan Kinlyside, 9. Joshua Chudleigh, 10. Braden Uele, 11. Andrew Davey, 12. Brenden Treston, 13. Isaac Richardson.
Interchange: 14. Jacob Pottinger, 15. Dalton Phillips, 16. Joss Boyton, 17. Wiremu Weepu.
Coach: Jim Wilson.
Rested:
Note: Half-time 12-0
Position Round 15 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
7 Northern Pride 147071323293+3016
Round 16
Saturday 25 June 2016, 5.00 pm
Easts Tigers 26-24 Northern Pride
Tries:
Zgrajewski
White
Warr
Ellia-Niukore
Goals:
Croft 4 from 4
Penalty Goal:
Croft		 Tries:
Powe-Hobbs
Castellaro
Ghietti
Port
Goals:
Ahwang 4 from 4
Venue:
Suzuki Stadium, (Langlands Park), Stones Corner, Brisbane
Referee/s: Clayton Sharpe
Interchange Official: Matthew Sosimenko
Touch Judges: Marcus Schooth & Benjamin Watts.
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina* (Prop), 9. Jordan Biondi-Odo (Hooker), 17. Rajan Opetaia-Halls (Prop), 11. Coen Hess (Second Row), 12. Benjamin Reuter (Second Row), 16. David Murphy (Lock).
Interchange: 13. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi, 14. Jared Allen, 15. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 18. Keelan White.
*Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Easts Tigers: 1. Javarn White, 2. Dane Chang, 3. Shane Neumann, 4. Jamie Anderson, 5. Leon Ellia-Niukore, 6. Brentt Warr, 7. Brodie Croft, 8. Francis Tualau, 9. Tommy Butterfield, 10. Shane Gillham, 11. Jake Foster, 12. Dane Hogan, 13. John Puna.
Interchange: 14. Matthew Zgrajewski, 15. Mathew Pitman, 16. Guy Hamilton, 17. Slade Griffin, 18. Jacob Paul, 19. Sam Bielefeld.
Coach: Scott Sipple
Rested:
Note:
Position Round 16 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
7 Northern Pride 157081347319+2816
Round 17
2–3 July 2016.
Northern Pride BYE Northern Pride
Position Round 17 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
6 Northern Pride 157082347319+2818
Round 18
Sunday 10 July 2016. 3.00 pm
Northern Pride 10-30 Ipswich Jets
Tries:
Tia-Kilifi
Port


Goals:
Ahwang 1 from 2		 Tries:
Pandia 2
Beattie
Capewell
White
Goals:
Conlon 3
Beattie
Penalty Goal:
Conlon
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee/s: Tim Rutherford
Interchange Official: Pietro Narducci
Touch Judges: Kurt Igesund & Peter Mackinnon
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Gregory Miglio (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. David Murphy (Prop), 9. Jordan Biondi-Odo (Hooker), 10. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Prop), 11. Tom Hancock (Second Row), 12. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 13. Colin Wilkie (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Jared Allen, 15. Rajan Opetaia-Halls, 16. Luke George, 17. Benjamin Reuter, 18. Jack Brock, 19. Keelan White.
*Cowboys allocation (1 player allocated for this match).
Unavailable:
Rested:
Ipswich Jets: 1. Wesley Conlon, 18. Michael Purcell, 3. Ben White, 4. Nemani Valekapa, 5. Richard Pandia, 14. Christopher Ash, 7. Dane Phillips, 22. Tyson Lofipo, 9. Mikaere Beattie, 16. Billy McConnachie, 21. Jesse Roberts, 11. Samuel Martin, 10. Nathaniel Neale.
Interchange: 6. Haydan Lipp, 8. David Fa'alogo, 12. Liam Capewell, 13. Fakahoko Teutau, 15. Sebastian Pandia.
Coach: Ben Walker and Shane Walker
Rested:
Note: Half-Time: 6-14
Position Round 18 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
6 Northern Pride 167092357349+818
Round 19
Saturday 16 July 2016, 6.00 pm (Men of League / NRL Foundation Round)
Wynnum Manly Seagulls 28-8 Northern Pride
Tries:
Harrold
Templeman
Ogden
Barr
Goals:
Seamark 4 from 4
Penalty Goals:
Seamark
Templeman		 Tries:
George
Ahwang


Goals:
Ahwang 0 from 2
Venue:
BMD Kougari Oval, Manly West, Brisbane
Referee/s: Liam Kennedy
Interchange Official: Matthew Sosimenko
Touch Judges: Andrew Wareham & Peter Anderson
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 15. Rajan Opetaia-Halls (Prop), 6. Jordan Biondi-Odo (Hooker), 10. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Prop), 11. Tom Hancock (Second Row), 12. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina* (Lock).
Interchange: 8. David Murphy, 14. Jared Allen, 16. Aidan Day, 17. Colin Wilkie.
*Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable:
Rested:
Wynnum Manly Seagulls: 1. Daniel Ogden, 2. Peter Gubb, 3. Mitchell Cronin, 4. Mitchell Buckett, 19. Hayden Crowley, 6. Patrick Templeman, 7. Mathew Seamark, 8. Magnus Stromquist, 9. Alehana Mara, 10. Aaron Rockley, 11. A. Tuimavave-Gerrard, 12. Alex Barr, 13. Nicholas Harrold.
Interchange: 14. Mitchell Moore, 15. Tim Natusch, 16. Salesi Funaki, 17. Stephen Coombe.
Coach: Jon Buchanan
Rested:
Note: Half-Time: 22-0
Position Round 19 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
10 Northern Pride 1717702365377-1218
Round 20
Sunday, 24 July 2016, 2.00 pm (Country Week)
Redcliffe Dolphins 36-6 Northern Pride
Tries:
Ahearn
Beehag
Strasser
Randall
Pearson
Aiono
Goals:
Nicholls 5 from 6
Penalty Goal:
Nicholls		 Tries:
Castellaro





Goals:
1Ahwang 1 from 1
Venue:
Ravenshoe Junior Football Grounds, Cemetery Road, Ravenshoe, Atherton Tablelands.
Referee/s: Clayton Sharpe
Interchange Official: Pietro Narducci
Touch Judges: Kane Schwartz & Peter Mackinnon
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina* (Prop), 6. Jordan Biondi-Odo (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kafusi* (Prop), 11. Coen Hess* (Second Row), 12. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Jared Allen, 15.Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 16. David Murphy, 17. Colin Wilkie.
*Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable:
Rested:
Redcliffe Dolphins: 1. Jack Ahearn, 2. Jonus Pearson, 3. Aaron Whitchurch, 4. Daniel Randall, 5. Curtis Johnston, 6. Zach Strasser, 7. Darren Nicholls, 8. Samuel Anderson (c), 9. Shane Pumipi, 10. Charlie Faingaa, 11. Harley Aiono, 12. Daniel Bridge, 13. Christopher Gesch.
Interchange: 14. Christian Hazard, 15. Brandon Lee, 16. Taylor Brown, 17. Johnnie Fox.
Coach: Adam Mogg
Rested:
Note: Half-Time: 12-6
Position Round 20 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
10 Northern Pride 1870112371413-4218
Round 21
Saturday 30 July 2016, 4.00 pm
Burleigh Bears 24-25 Northern Pride
Tries:
Schwass
Rowe
Fogarty
Lynch
Ailaomai
Goals:
Fogarty 2 from 5		 Tries:
Hudson
Hess
Wilkie
George

Goals:
Ahwang 4 from 4
Field Goal:
Biondi-Odo
Venue:
Pizzey Park, Miami, Gold Coast
Referee/s: Michael Gordon
Interchange Official: Gavin Adams
Touch Judges: Damian Brady & Jarrod Cole
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Five-eighth), 7. Brayden Torpy (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina* (Prop), 6. Jordan Biondi-Odo (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kafusi* (Prop), 11. Coen Hess* (Second Row), 12. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Jared Allen, 15.Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 16. David Murphy, 17. Colin Wilkie.
*Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable:
Rested:
Burleigh Bears: 1. Kurtis Rowe, 2. Waka Wanahi, 3. Sami Sauiluma, 4. Connor Broadhurst, 5. Olly Regan, 6. Daniel Schwass, 7. Jamal Fogarty, 8. Luke Page, 9. Pat Politini, 18. Nathaniel Peteru, 11. Jamie Dowling, 12. Hayden Schwass, 15. Lachlan Burr.
Interchange: 10. Paterika Vaivai, 13. Jeff Lynch, 16. Josh Ailaomai, 17. Louis Fanene.
Coach: Jim Lenihan
Rested:
Note: Half-time 18-6
Position Round 21 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
10 Northern Pride 1980112396437-4120
Round 22
Sunday 7 August 2016, 3.00 pm (Women in League Round)
Northern Pride 20-22 Townsville Blackhawks
Tries:
Miglio 2
Castellaro
Svensden


Goals:
Ahwang 2 from 4		 Tries:
Hoeter
Pangai
Martin
Laybutt
Mitchell
Goals:
Bowen
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee/s: Tim Rutherford
Interchange Official: Pietro Narducci
Touch Judges: Kurt Igesund & Kane Schwartz
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Jordan Biondi-Odo (Five-eighth), 7. Jared Allen (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina* (Prop), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kafusi* (Prop), 11. Coen Hess* (Second Row), 12. Jack Svensden (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Colin Wilkie, 15.Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 16. David Murphy, 17. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi, 18. Aidan Day.
*Cowboys allocation (4 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable:
Rested:
Townsville Blackhawks: 1. Matt Bowen, 2. Samsen O'Neill, 3. Moses Pangai, 4. Delouise Hoeter, 5. Conor Carey, 6. Jahrome Hughes, 7. M. Parker-Walshe, 8. Brenden Santi, 9. Anthony Mitchell, 10. Corey Jensen, 11. Lona Kaifoto, 12. Rhyse Martin, 13. Lorenzo Maafu.
Interchange: 14. Sam Foster, 15. Andrew Niemoeller, 16. Willie Minoga, 17. David Munro.
Coach: Kristian Woolf
Rested:
Note: Half-Time: 14-16
Position Round 22 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
10 Northern Pride 2080122416459-4320
Round 23
Sunday 14 August 2016, 2.00 pm
Tweed Heads Seagulls 4-30 Northern Pride
Tries:
Ahwang
Hancock 2
Biondi-Odo

Goals:
Ahwang 5 from 5		 Tries:
Garland



Goals:
Venue:
Piggabeen Sports Complex, Bailey St, Tweed Heads West, New South Wales
Referee/s: Liam Kennedy.
Interchange Official: Gavin Adams.
Touch Referees: Alexander Mallory & Rodney Spain.
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Javid Bowen* (Wing), 6. Jordan Biondi-Odo (Five-eighth), 7. Jared Allen (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina* (Prop), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker), 10. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Jack Svensden (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Colin Wilkie, 15. David Murphy, 16. Aidan Day, 17. Benjamin Reuter.
*Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable:
Tweed Heads Seagulls: 1. William Zillman, 2. Nathanael Barnes, 3. Leva Li, 4. Timothy Cassidy, 5. Jacob Garland, 6. Samuel Irwin, 7. Michael Burgess, 8. Ethan Price, 9. Sam Meskell (c), 10. William Bugden, 11. Matthew Robinson, 12. Cory Blair, 13. Leivaha Pulu.
Interchange: 14. Doug Hewitt, 15. Josh Coyle, 16. Shawn Anderson, 18. Oshae Tuiasau.
Coach: Aaron Zimmerle.
Rested:
Note: Half-Time 0-12
Position Round 23 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
10 Northern Pride 2390122446463-1722
Round 24
Sunday 21 August 2016, 3.00 pm
Northern Pride 40-16 Papua New Guinea Hunters
Tries:
Powe-Hobbs
Hancock
Bowen
Ahwang
Allen
Port
Castellaro
Goals:
Ahwang 5 from 7
Penalty Goals:
Ahwang		 Tries:
Siune
Lomai
Morris




Goals:
Zeming 2 from 3
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee/s: Jarrod Cole.
Interchange Official: Pietro Narducci.
Touch Judges: Kurt Igesund & Peter Mackinnon.
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 4. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Jordan Biondi-Odo (Five-eighth), 7. Jared Allen (Halfback), 8. David Murphy (Prop), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker), 10. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Tom Hancock (Second Row), 13. Jack Svensden (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Colin Wilkie, 15. Rajan Opetaia-Halls, 16. Aidan Day, 17. Benjamin Reuter.
*Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable:
Rested:
PNG Hunters: 1. Stargroth Amean, 2. Butler Morris, 3. Noel Zeming, 4. Edward Goma, 5. Philimon Kimisive, 6. Ase Boas, 7. Watson Boas, 8. Enock Maki, 9. Warren Glare, 10. Esau Siune, 11. Timothy Lomai, 12. Ishamel Baikawa, 13. Brandy Peter.
Interchange: 14. Gahuna Silas, 15. Adam Korave, 16. Benjamin Hetra, 17. Nickson Borana.
Coach: Michael Marum
Rested:
Note: Half-Time 26-10
Position Round 24 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
8 Northern Pride 24100122486479+724
Round 25
Saturday 27 August 2016, 6.00 pm (Turn To Me Round)
CQ Capras 16-30 Northern Pride
Tries:
Kirisome
Manase
Seigafo

Goals:
0		 Tries:
Port 2
Ahwang
Powe-Hobbs
Wilkie
Goals:
Ahwang 5 from 5
Venue:
Browne Park, Wandal, Rockhampton
Referee/s: Nicholas Pelgrave
Interchange Official: Lachlan Wells
Touch Judges: Cameron Shearer & Shannon Bellette
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Khan Ahwang (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. Shaun Hudson* (Centre), 5. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 6. Jordan Biondi-Odo (Five-eighth), 7. Jared Allen (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina* (Prop), 9. Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker), 10. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Tom Hancock (Second Row), 13. Jack Svensden (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Colin Wilkie, 15. Benjamin Reuter, 16. Aidan Day, 17. Rajan Opetaia-Halls.
*Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).
Unavailable:
Rested:
CQ Capras: 1. Reece Baker, 2. Chanel Seigafo, 4. Justin Tavae, 3. Brandon Manase, 5. Junior Kirisome, 6. Maipele Morseau, 7. Matt Minto, 8. Gavin Hiscox, 14. Charles Bouzinac, 10. Jack Kavanagh, 11. Vic Halfpenny, 12. Guy Williams, 13. Samson Graham.
Interchange: 9. Joshua Mitchell, 15. Aleki Falepaini, 16. William Cullen, 19. Jake Ainsworth, 20. Ayden Cooper, 22. John Filipo.
Coach: Kim Williams.
Rested:
Note: Half-Time 0-12
Players leaving the club at the end of this season: Linc Port, Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi, Rajan Opetaia-Halls, David Murphy, Brayden Torpy and Greg Miglio. Last game for coach Joe O' Callaghan who completed his two year contract and will be replaced by Ty Williams.
Khan Ahwang was the highest point scorer in the regular season with 204 points.
Position Round 25 - 2016 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
8 Northern Pride 23110122516495+2126

Ladder

Team Pld W D L B PF PA PD Pts
1 Redcliffe Dolphins 2318052728345+38340
2 Burleigh Bears 2317152680497+18339
3 Townsville Blackhawks 2316162694403+29137
4 Papua New Guinea Hunters 2315082541421+12034
5 Sunshine Coast Falcons 23121102501462+3929
6 Easts Tigers 23112102563520+4328
7 Souths Logan Magpies 23112102587590-328
8 Northern Pride 23110122516495+2126
9 Ipswich Jets 23110122562555+726
10 Wynnum Manly Seagulls 23100132547561-1424
11 Norths Devils 2381142532686-15421
12 CQ Capras 2361162440756-31617
13 Tweed Heads Seagulls 2360172393728-33516
14 Mackay Cutters 2341182468733-26513

Televised games

Channel Nine

In August 2012 as part of the historic $1 billion five-year broadcasting agreement with Nine and Fox Sports, the Australian Rugby League Commission confirmed that Intrust Super Cup matches would be televised by Channel 9 until 2018. One match a week is shown live across Queensland at 2.00pm (AEST) on Sunday afternoons on Channel 9 (or GEM), on WIN Television (RTQ) in regional areas and on Imparja Television in remote areas. The match is also broadcast in Papua New Guinea on Kundu 2 TV. The 2015 commentary team is Peter Psaltis, Scott Sattler and Mathew Thompson.

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References

  1. ↑ "O'Callaghan confirmed as new coach".
  2. ↑ "Northern Pride have appointed Rod Jensen as their new CEO".
  3. ↑ "Change puts Pride in position of strength".
  4. ↑ "Northern Pride player profile: Alex Starmer".
  5. ↑ "Northern Pride player profile: Brett Anderson".
  6. ↑ "Northern Pride player profile: Jason Roos".

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