2010 Northern Pride RLFC season

Northern PrideClub information

Full name| Northern Pride Rugby League Football Club
Nickname(s)| The Pride
Colours|  Teal, Gold
Founded| 2007
Website| northernpride.com.au
Current details
Ground(s)|

* Barlow Park, Cairns (seating 1,700, standing 15,000)

CEO| John Moore (2010)
Coach| David Maiden (2010)
Captain| Chris Sheppard (2010)
Competition| Intrust Super Cup
2010| 4th

Home colours

Away colours

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Current season
Records
Premierships| 2 (2010/2014)
Runners-up| 1 (2009)
Minor premierships| 2 (2013/2014)

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.

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 1 of the finals, when they faced Wynnum Manly. The Pride had lost both regular season games to the Seagulls, but beat 28-12, before going on to beat the minor-premiers, Souths Logan, who had handed them the humiliating defeat in Round 3. They beat Norths Devils 30–20 in the Grand Final at Suncorp Stadium to become Premiers. 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[edit]

Main article: 2010 Queensland Cup

* Competition: Intrust Super Cup
* Sponsor: Skill360

### Staff[edit]

* Coach: David Maiden
* Assistant coaches: David Westley & Cameron 'Spiller' Miller
* Club captain: Ben Laity
* Chief Executive: John Moore[10]
* Operations Manager: Chris Sheppard
* Chairman: Bob Fowler

#### Northern Pride Captains[edit]

* Chris Sheppard
* Ryan Stig (Pre-season Trial 4)
* Mark Cantoni (Rounds 8 to 12)

### 2010 player gains[edit]

* Ryan Stig from NRL Newcastle Knights
* Brett Anderson from NRL Melbourne Storm
* Brenton Bowen from NRL Gold Coast Titans
* Jaiman Lowe from NRL South Sydney Rabbitohs – Lowe was released mid-season after resigning with the Rabbitohs after Ben Ross's season ended after a neck injury.[11]
* Theeran Pearson from NYC Newcastle Knights Under 20s
* Jay Aston from Queensland Cup Norths Devils[12]
* Mark Dalle Cort from Super League Celtic Crusaders[13]
* Ben Fitzpatrick from CDRL Brothers (Cairns)
* Freddie Fauid from CDRL Brothers (Cairns)
* Nick Obodin from CDRL Brothers (Cairns)
* Taputoa Sonny Rea from CDRL Kangaroos RLFC
* Ben Spina from TDRL Herbert River Crushers
* Aisea Namoa

### Player losses after 2009 season[edit]

* Tom Humble to Parramatta Eels
* Germaine Paulson to Burleigh Bears
* Hezron Murgha (out for the year for knee surgery)
* Richie Marsters to TDRL Tully Tigers
* Gordon Rattler to MDRL Souths Mackay
* Rod Jensen (retired), but returned on Round 15 to play for the Pride
* Adam Mills (released)
* Callan Myles (released)
* Josh Vaughan (released)
* Luke Harlen (released)
* Luke Millwood (released)
* Chris Riesen

### Players suspended[edit]

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

## 2010 squad[edit]

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Northern Pride squad – 2010 Queensland Cup premiers (1st title)

Front-row forwards
8\. Alex Starmer (prop) – 9. Jason Roos (hooker) – 10. Ben Laity (prop)
Back row
11\. Nick Slyney \- (second-row) - 12. Mark Cantoni
13\. Joel Riethmuller (lock)

Backs
7\. Chris Sheppard (c) (halfback)
6\. Clint Amos (five-eighth)
3\. Brett Anderson \- (centre) - 4. Rod Jensen
5\. Kaine Manihera (wing) 2\. Michael Bani (wing)
Chey Bird (fullback)

Interchange: 15. Ben Spina, 16. Noel Underwood, 17. Mark Dalle Cort, 18. Rod Griffin
Coach: David Maiden

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
Ty Williams

|  North Queensland Cowboys allocation

Aidan Day
Carl Webb
Clint Amos
Dane Hogan
James Segeyaro
James Tamou
John Williams
Kaine Manihera
Manase Manuokafoa
Michael Bani
Nick Slyney
Steve Southern

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Darryl Grant
Freddie Fauid
Nick Obodin
Nigel Naawi
Siaosi Liumaunu

### 2010 Season Launch[edit]

* Pre-Season Training: 23 November 2009.
* Pre-Season Boot Camp: Undara, 23-24 January 2010.[14]
* Season Launch: 6 March 2010, 9.00am-11.00am, Airfirst, 124 Anderson Street, Manunda.

### 2010 Jerseys[edit]

* 2010 Home

* 2010 Away

* 2010 NAIDOC special

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.[15] 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.[16]

### 2010 Player awards[edit]

* Cairns Post most improved player – Noel Underwood
* Cairns Colonial Club Resort best back – Brett Anderson
* Taxsmart best forward – Mark Cantoni
* Skytrans players' player – Ben Laity
* QCCU John O’Brien club person of the year – Cameron Miller
* Skill360 Australia player of the year – Joel Riethmuller
* Duncan Hall Medal Winner – Chris Sheppard

### Grand Final Premiers Presentation[edit]

* Tuesday 21 September 2010, 4.00pm Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Regional Council Mayor Val Schier presented the Northern Pride with a commemorative plaque.[17]

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### Trial Matches[edit]

Pre-season Trial 1
Friday 12 February 2010, 7.00pm

Northern Pride | 12–32  |  NYC North Queensland Cowboys Under-20s

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Tries:

Goals:
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Goals:

Venue:
Tully Showgrounds, Tully

Team: 1. Ben Fitzpatrick, 2. Freddie Fauid, 3. Brenton Bowen, 4. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 5. Drew Campbell, 6. Chris Riesen, 7. Eric Smith, 8. Ben Spina, 9. Jay Aston, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Noel Underwood, 12. Jamie Frizzo, 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Nick Obodin, 16. Alex Starmer, 17. Rod Griffin, 18. Kaine Manihera, 19. Darryl Grant, 20. Nigel Naawi, 21. Mark Dalle Cort, 22. Siaosi Liumaunu
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended)[18]

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Pre-season Trial 2
Saturday 13 February 2010, 7.30pm

Northern Pride | 20–16  |  St George Illawarra Dragons combined side

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Tries:

Goals:
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Goals:

Venue:
Davies Park, Mareeba

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Darryl Grant, 3. Nick Obodin, 4. Mark Dalle Cort, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Chris Riesen, 7. Ryan Stig, 8. Alex Starmer, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Noel Underwood, 12. Ben Spina, 13. Rod Griffin

Interchange: 14. Jay Aston, 15. Chris Sheppard (c), 16. Drew Campbell, 17. Ben Fitzpatrick, 18. Ben Laity, 19. Freddie Fauid, 20. Nigel Naawi, 21. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 22. Siaosi Liumaunu
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended)

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Pre-season Trial 3
Saturday 20 February 2010, 5.30pm

Northern Pride | 24–38  |  North Queensland Cowboys combined

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Tries:
Brenton Bowen 2
Noel Underwood
Drew Campbell
Kaine Manihera

Goals:
Ryan Stig
Chey Bird  |  | Tries:
Callum Haywood
Kyle Feldt
Will Topou
Wayne Ulugia
Isaac Ah Mau
Donald Malone 2
Goals:
Donald Malone 4
Shannon Gallant

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brenton Bowen, 3. Brett Anderson, 4.Mark Dalle Cort, 5. Tapu Rea, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8.Ben Laity, 9. Jay Aston, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Mark Cantoni, 12. Jamie Frizzo, 13. Joel Riethmuller.

Interchange: 14. Rod Griffin, 15. Chris Riesen, 16. Alex Starmer, 17. Noel Underwood, 18. Drew Campbell,

19\. Ben Fitzpatrick, 20. Darryl Grant, 21. Kaine Manihera, 22. Jason Roos, 23. Freddy Fauid.

Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended)

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Pre-season Trial 4
Saturday 27 February 2010, 5.00pm

Northern Pride | 28–28  | Windsor Wolves

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Tries:
Brett Anderson 3
Brenton Bowen 2

Goals:
Ryan Stig 4  | Match Preview
Match Report
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Brad Clarke
Michael Fualalo
David Tangata-Toa
Jesse Senelefao
Craig Trindall
Goals:
Trindall 4

Venue:
Jones Park, Mann Street, Cairns

Team: 1. Ben Fitzpatrick, 2. Freddie Fauid, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Mark Dalle Cort, 5. Brenton Bowen, 6. Ryan Stig (c), 7. Drew Campbell, 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Jamie Frizzo, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Dane Hogan

Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Joel Riethmuller, 16. Rod Griffin, 17. Noel Underwood, 18. Chris Riesen, 20. Alex Starmer
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Chey Bird (hand),[19] Chris Sheppard (shin),[20] Taputoa Sonny Rea (injury)

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### Intrust Super Cup matches[edit]

Round 1
Saturday 13 March 2010, 7.00pm

Northern Pride | 6–16  |  Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles

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Tries:
Mark Dalle Cort

Goals:
Ryan Stig | Match Report
| Tries:
Dennis Sandow
Darcy Lassick
Jamie Buhrer
Goals:
Dennis Sandow 2

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns

Team: 1. Ben Fitzpatrick, 2. Drew Campbell, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Mark Dalle Cort, 5. Brenton Bowen, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Jamie Frizzo, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Noel Underwood, 16. Alex Starmer, 17. Rod Griffin
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Chey Bird (hand)
Notes: Joel Riethmuller and Clint Amos were placed on report for a dangerous throw. Amos was found not guilty, but Riethmuller received a four-week ban.
Position  | Round 1 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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10 |  Northern Pride | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 16 | −10 | 0

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Round 2
Saturday 20 March 2010, 7.00pm

Northern Pride | 16–18  |  Wynnum Manly Seagulls

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Tries:
Mark Cantoni 2
Jamie Frizzo
James Tamou
Goals:
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Vincent Silulu 2
Jack Afamasaga

Goals:
Matt Seamark 3

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns

Team: 1. Ben Fitzpatrick, 2. Drew Campbell, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Brenton Bowen, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Noel Underwood, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Clint Amos

Interchange: 14. Jay Aston, 15. Mark Dalle Cort, 16. Dane Hogan, 17. Alex Starmer, 18. James Tamou
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Chey Bird (hand), Joel Riethmuller (judiciary)
Position  | Round 2 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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10 |  Northern Pride | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 34 | −12 | 0

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Round 3
Sunday 28 March 2010, 2.30pm

Souths Logan Magpies | 60–12  |  Northern Pride

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Tries:
Reece Robinson 2
Wade Liddell 2
Michael Brophy
Marc Herbert
Michael Picker
Phil Dennis
Josh White
Eliakim Uasi
Tom Learoyd Lahrs
Goals:
Brett Kelly 8  | Match Report
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Jaiman Lowe
Noel Underwood

Goals:
Brenton Bowen
Chris Sheppard

Venue:
Davies Park, West End, Brisbane

Team: 1. Ben Fitzpatrick, 2. Kaine Manihera, 3. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Brenton Bowen, 6. Clint Amos, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Manase Manuokafoa, 9. Jay Aston, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. James Tamou, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Mark Dalle Cort

Interchange: 14. Nick Slyney, 15. Ben Laity, 16. Dane Hogan, 17. Noel Underwood, 18. Ryan Stig
Unavailable: Brett Anderson (chicken pox), Ryan Stig (ankle), Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Chey Bird (hand), Joel Riethmuller (judiciary)
Notes: 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.
Position  | Round 3 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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12 |  Northern Pride | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 94 | −60 | 0

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Round 4
Saturday 3 April 2010, 7.00pm

Northern Pride | 38–6  |  Tweed Heads Seagulls

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Tries:
Michael Bani 2
Chey Bird
Jamie Frizzo
Rod Griffin
Jaiman Lowe
Manase Manuokafoa
Goals:
Chey Bird 5  | Match Report
| Tries:
Tim Maccan

Goals:
Cody Nelson

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Brenton Bowen, 6. Theeran Pearson, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Steve Southern, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Rod Griffin

Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Nick Slyney, 16. Noel Underwood, 17. Manase Manuokafoa, 18. Carl Webb
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Joel Riethmuller (judiciary), Ryan Stig (ankle)
Position  | Round 4 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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9 |  Northern Pride | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 72 | 100 | −28 | 2

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Round 5
Saturday 10 April 2010, 2.00pm

Ipswich Jets | 22–16  |  Northern Pride

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Tries:
Luke Walker
Smith Samau
Tyson Lofipo
A J Gilbert
Goals:
Brendon Marshall 3  | Match Report
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Chey Bird
Carl Webb
Rod Griffin

Goals:
Chey Bird 2

Venue:
North Ipswich Reserve, Ipswich
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Ty Williams, 6. Theeran Pearson, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10.Jaiman Lowe, 11.Carl Webb, 12.Mark Cantoni, 13.Rod Griffin

Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Nick Slyney, 16. Noel Underwood, 17. Dane Hogan
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Joel Riethmuller (judiciary), Brenton Bowen (injured), Ryan Stig (ankle)
Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.
Jamie Frizzo broke his arm.
Position  | Round 5 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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11 |  Northern Pride | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 88 | 122 | −34 | 2

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Round 6
Saturday 17 April 2010, 7.00pm

Northern Pride | 20–16  |  Mackay Cutters

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Tries:
Brett Anderson
Jason Roos
Joel Riethmuller
Rod Griffin
Goals:
Chey Bird  | Match Report
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Justin Hunt
Donald Malone
Grant Rovelli

Goals:
Justin Hunt 2

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 5. Brenton Bowen, 6. Chris Riesen, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Steve Southern, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Rod Griffin, 15. Nick Slyney, 16. Noel Underwood, 17. Dane Hogan
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Theeran Pearson (back injury), Ryan Stig (ankle)
Position  | Round 6 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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8 |  Northern Pride | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 108 | 138 | −30 | 4

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Round 7
Saturday 24 April 2010, 7.00pm

Northern Pride | 26–18  |  Central Comets

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Tries:
Brett Anderson
Ty Williams
Chris Riesen
Ben Laity
Goals:
Chey Bird 5  | Match Report
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Junior Auru
Marc Fickling
Tim Glasby

Goals:
Ian Webster 3

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Nick Kalpakidis

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brenton Bowen, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 5. Ty Williams, 6. Chris Riesen, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Jay Aston, 15. Rod Griffin, 16. Dane Hogan, 17. Manase Manuokafoa
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Theeran Pearson (back injury), Ryan Stig (ankle)
Position  | Round 7 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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7 |  Northern Pride | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 134 | 156 | −22 | 6

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Round 8 – Split Round
Saturday 8 May 2010, 2.00pm

Easts Tigers | 32–18  |  Northern Pride

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Tries:
Adam Breen 2
Kevin Stephensen
Ben Vaeau
Isaac Kaufmann
Goals:
Nathan Pill 6  | Match Report
| Tries:
Chey Bird
Joel Riethmuller
Nick Slyney

Goals:
Chey Bird 3

Venue:
Langlands Park, Stones Corner, Brisbane
Referee: Robert Gallacher

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Kaine Manihera, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 5. Ty Williams, 6. Chris Riesen, 7. Ryan Stig, 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni (c), 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Rod Griffin, 15. Jay Aston, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Manase Manuokafoa
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Chris Sheppard (facial fractures), Brenton Bowen (injury)
Position  | Round 8 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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8 |  Northern Pride | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 152 | 188 | −36 | 6

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Round 9
Saturday 15 May 2010, 4.00 pm

Northern Pride | 24–12  |  Redcliffe Dolphins

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Tries:
Brett Anderson
Ty Williams
Mark Cantoni
Nick Slyney
Ben Spina
Goals:
Chey Bird 2  | Match Report
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Marty Hatfield
Tim Yee

Goals:
Liam Georgetown 2

Venue:
Pride Oval, Irene Street, Mooroobool
Referee: Shane Spicer

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brenton Bowen, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 5. Ty Williams, 6. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia, 7. Ryan Stig, 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jay Aston, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni (c), 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Chris Riesen, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Noel Underwood
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Chris Sheppard (facial fractures)
Notes: Barlow Park was unavailable as the running track was being relaid
Position  | Round 9 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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6 |  Northern Pride | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 176 | 200 | −24 | 8

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Round 10
Saturday 22 May 2010, 2.00pm

Norths Devils | 26–14  |  Northern Pride

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Tries:
Daniel Ogden 2
Jack Reed 2
Brendon Gibb
Goals:
Troyden Watene 3  | Match Report
| Tries:
Michael Bani
Taputoa Sonny Rea
Ben Laity
Goals:
Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia

Venue:
Bishop Park, Nundah
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Referee: Clayton Sharpe

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 5. Ty Williams, 6. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia, 7. Ryan Stig, 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Steve Southern, 12. Mark Cantoni (c), 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Jay Aston, 15. Nick Slyney, 16. Dane Hogan, 17. Manase Manuokafoa
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Chris Sheppard (facial fractures)
Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.
Seven North Queensland Cowboys played for the Pride this week – Michael Bani, Ty Williams, Clint Amos, Steve Southern, Nick Slyney, Dane Hogan, Manase Manuokafoa.
Position  | Round 10 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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9 |  Northern Pride | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 190 | 226 | −36 | 8

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Round 11
Saturday 29 May 2010, 4.00pm

Northern Pride | 20–6  |  Burleigh Bears

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Tries:
Ty Williams 2
Mark Cantoni
Dane Hogan
Goals:
Chey Bird 2  | Match Report
| Tries:
Nathan Ross

Goals:
Nick Parfitt

Venue:
Pride Oval, Irene Street, Mooroobool
Referee: Nick Kalpakidis

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brenton Bowen, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 5. Ty Williams, 6. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia, 7. Ryan Stig, 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Dane Hogan, 12. Mark Cantoni (c), 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Jay Aston, 15. Nick Slyney 16\. Ben Spina, 17. Manase Manuokafoa
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Chris Sheppard (facial fractures)
Notes: 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.
Position  | Round 11 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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7 |  Northern Pride | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 210 | 232 | −22 | 10

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Round 12
Sunday 6 June 2010, 2.00pm

Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles | 64–0  |  Northern Pride

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Tries:
Dennis Sandow 2
Filinga Filiga 2
Darcy Lussick 2
Michael Chapman
Tyrone Coppedge
Jamie Buhrer
Daly Cherry-Evans
Jon Muir
Terence Seu Seu
Goals:
Michael Chapman 8  | Match Report
| Tries:

Goals:

Venue:
Stockland Park, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast
Referee: Shane Spicer

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Ty Williams, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 5. John Williams, 6. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia, 7. Ryan Stig, 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 11. Dane Hogan, 12. Mark Cantoni (c), 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Jay Aston, 15. Rod Griffin, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Noel Underwood
Unavailable: Jaiman Lowe (released to play with South Sydney Rabbitohs, Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Chris Sheppard (facial fractures)
Notes: This was the Pride's greatest defeat to date.
This was Chey Bird's 50th game for the Pride.
Position  | Round 12 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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8 |  Northern Pride | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 210 | 296 | −86 | 10

* * *

Round 13
Sunday 13 June 2010, 3.00pm

Wynnum Manly Seagulls | 14–10  |  Northern Pride

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Tries:
Sam Te o
Luke Dalziel-Don
Goals:
Matt Seamark 3  | Match Report
| Tries:
Ryan Stig

Goals:
Ryan Stig

Venue:
BMD Kougari Oval, Wynnum
Referee: Shane Spicer

Team: 1. Ty Williams, 2. Jamie Frizzo, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Chey Bird, 5. Brenton Bowen, 6. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia, 7. Ryan Stig, 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Rod Griffin

Interchange: 14. Jay Aston, 15. Dane Hogan, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Noel Underwood, 18. Chris Sheppard (c)
Unavailable:
Position  | Round 13 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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9 |  Northern Pride | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 220 | 310 | −90 | 10

* * *

Round 14
Saturday 19 June 2010, 7.00pm

Northern Pride | 12–4  |  Souths Logan Magpies

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Tries:
Kaine Manihera
Ryan Stig
Goals:
Ryan Stig 2  | Match Report 1
Match Report 2
| Tries:
James Tutuila

Goals:

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Justin Davis

Team: 1. Ty Williams, 2. Brenton Bowen, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Chey Bird, 5. Michael Bani, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Jay Aston, 15. Rod Griffin, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Noel Underwood
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again)
Notes: Jay Aston left the Pride after this round to join Norths Devils.
Position  | Round 14 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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9 |  Northern Pride | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 232 | 314 | −82 | 12

* * *

Round 15
Saturday 4 July 2010, 2.00pm

Tweed Heads Seagulls | 18–32  |  Northern Pride

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Tries:
Cameron White
Dominique Peyroux
Kingi Akauola

Goals:
Brad Davis 3  |  | Tries:
Ty Williams
Brett Anderson
Michael Bani
Nick Slyney
Ben Laity
Goals:
Ryan Stig 5
Chris Sheppard

Venue:
Ned Byrne Field, Cudgen
Referee: Robert Gallacher

Team: 1. Ty Williams, 2. Kaine Manihera, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Chey Bird, 5. Michael Bani, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Noel Underwood, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. James Segeyaro, 15. Rod Jensen, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Aidan Day, 18. Rod Griffin
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot)
Notes: Rod Jensen returned from retirement. This was Chris Sheppard's 50th game for the Pride.
Position  | Round 15 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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8 |  Northern Pride | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 264 | 332 | −68 | 14

* * *

Round 16
Friday 9 July 2010, 7.00pm

Northern Pride | 36–8  |  Ipswich Jets

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Tries:
Clint Amos 2
Ty Williams
Mark Dalle Cort
Michael Bani
Ryan Stig
Nick Slyney
Goals:
Ryan Stig 4  | Match Report
| Tries:
Luke Walker 2

Goals:

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Clayton Sharpe

Team: 1. Ty Williams, 2. Mark Dalle Cort, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Chey Bird, 5. Michael Bani, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Noel Underwood, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Rod Jensen, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Alex Starmer, 18. Rod Griffin
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot)
Notes: 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.
Position  | Round 16 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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8 |  Northern Pride | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 300 | 340 | −40 | 16

* * *

Round 17
Sunday 18 July 2010

Mackay Cutters | 16–22  |  Northern Pride

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Tries:
Chris Giumelli
Justin Hunt
Luke Fatnowna

Goals:
Justin Hunt 2  | Match Report 1
Match Report 2
| Tries:
Chey Bird
Kaine Manihera
Ryan Stig
Nick Slyney
Goals:
Ryan Stig 3

Venue:
Mackay Junior Fields, Mackay
Referee: Clayton Sharpe

Team: 1. Ty Williams, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Chey Bird, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Noel Underwood, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Rod Jensen, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Alex Starmer, 18. Mark Dalle Cort
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot)
Position  | Round 17 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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8 |  Northern Pride | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 322 | 356 | −34 | 18

* * *

Round 18
Saturday 24 July 2010, 7.00pm

Central Comets | 22–42  |  Northern Pride

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Tries:
Jade Williams
Ian Webster
Mick Esdale
Marc Fickling

Goals:
Ian Webster 2
Matt Minto  | Match Report
| Tries:
Brett Anderson 2
Michael Bani
Chey Bird
Ryan Stig
Ben Laity
Rod Jensen
Goals:
Ryan Stig 7

Venue:
Browne Park, Rockhampton
Referee: Justin Davis

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Noel Underwood, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. John Williams, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Alex Starmer, 18. Mark Dalle Cort
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot)
Notes: This was Jason Roos' 50th game for the Pride. He was the 5th player to reach 50 games, after Ben Laity, Mark Cantoni, Chey Bird and Chris Sheppard.
Position  | Round 18 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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8 |  Northern Pride | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 364 | 378 | −14 | 20

* * *

Round 19
Saturday 31 July 2010, 7.00pm

Northern Pride | 32–24  |  Easts Tigers

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Tries:
Rod Jensen 2
Michael Bani
John Williams
Chris Sheppard
Ben Laity
Goals:
Ryan Stig 4  | Match Report
| Tries:
Matthew Lindsay
Paoa Faamita
Isaac Kaufmann
Ben Vaeau

Goals:
Paoa Faamita 4

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Robert Gallacher

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. John Williams, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Noel Underwood, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Kaine Manihera, 16. Alex Starmer, 17. Aisea Namoa, 18. Mark Dalle Cort
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot)
Position  | Round 19 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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6 |  Northern Pride | 19 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 396 | 402 | −6 | 22

* * *

Round 20 – Split Round
Sunday 14 August 2010, 2.30pm

Redcliffe Dolphins | 12–18  |  Northern Pride

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Tries:
Hayden Topliss
Tom Butterfield

Goals:
Hayden Topliss 2  | Match Report
| Tries:
Joel Riethmuller
Ben Laity
Jason Roos
Goals:
Ryan Stig 3

Venue:
Dolphin Oval, Redcliffe
Referee: Michael Wise

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Alex Starmer, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Ben Spina, 20. Aisea Namoa, 17. Mark Dalle Cort
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot)
Position  | Round 20 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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5 |  Northern Pride | 20 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 414 | 414 | 0 | 24

* * *

Round 21
Saturday 21 August 2010, 7.00pm

Northern Pride | 33–26  |  Norths Devils

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Tries:
Brett Anderson
Ryan Stig
Chris Sheppard
Joel Riethmuller
Ben Spina
Goals:
Ryan Stig 6
Field Goals:
Chris Sheppard | Match Report 12
Match Report 2
| Tries:
Gideon Mzembe 2
Luke Samoa
Jack Reed
Troyden Watene

Goals:
Troyden Watene 3
Field Goals:

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Clayton Sharpe

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Alex Starmer, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Noel Underwood, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Ben Spina, 16. Mark Dalle Cort, 17. Aisea Namoa
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot), Nick Slyney (called up to play for North Queensland Cowboys)
Position  | Round 21 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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5 |  Northern Pride | 21 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 447 | 440 | +7 | 26

* * *

Round 22
Saturday 28 August 2010, 2.00pm

Burleigh Bears | 6–54  |  Northern Pride

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Tries:
Nathan Ross

Goals:
Nick Parfitt  | Match Report
| Tries:
Chey Bird 3
Kaine Manihera 2
Jason Roos 2
Brenton Bowen
Ryan Stig
Mark Cantoni
Goals:
Ryan Stig 7

Venue:
Pizzey Park, Miami, Gold Coast
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Referee: Chris Butler

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brenton Bowen, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Alex Starmer, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Noel Underwood, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 15. Ben Spina, 16. Chris Riesen, 17. Mark Dalle Cort, 18. Rod Griffin
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned).
Notes: 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.
Position  | Round 22 – 2010  | P  | W  | D  | L  | For  | Against  | Diff  | Points

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4 |  Northern Pride | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 501 | 446 | +55 | 28

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## Ladder[edit]

| Team  | Pld  | W  | D  | L  | PF  | PA  | PD  | Pts

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1 |  Souths Logan Magpies | 22 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 604 | 362 | +242 | 34
2 |  Norths Devils | 22 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 581 | 505 | +76 | 31
3 |  Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 641 | 400 | +241 | 28
4 |  Northern Pride | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 501 | 446 | +55 | 28
5 |  Wynnum Manly Seagulls | 22 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 538 | 478 | +60 | 27
6 |  Mackay Cutters | 22 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 544 | 491 | +53 | 23
7 |  Burleigh Bears | 22 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 450 | 484 | −34 | 22
8 |  Redcliffe Dolphins | 22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 467 | 536 | −69 | 21
9 |  Tweed Heads Seagulls | 22 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 528 | 498 | +30 | 16
10 |  Central Comets | 22 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 415 | 624 | −209 | 12
11 |  Easts Tigers | 22 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 429 | 631 | −202 | 10
12 |  Ipswich Jets | 22 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 384 | 627 | −243 | 10

### Finals Series[edit]

Finals Week 1 – Preliminary Final
Sunday 5 September 2010, 3.30pm

Northern Pride | 28–12  |  Wynnum Manly Seagulls

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Tries:
Brett Anderson
Rod Jensen
Ryan Stig
Ben Spina
Rod Griffin
Goals:
Ryan Stig 4  | Match Report
| Tries:
Jake Granville
Damien Quinn

Goals:
Matt Seamark 2

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Clayton Sharpe

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brenton Bowen, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Alex Starmer, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Noel Underwood, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 15. Ben Spina, 16. Chris Riesen, 17. Mark Dalle Cort, 18. Rod Griffin
Unavailable:

* * *

Finals Week 2 – Semi-Final
Sunday 12 September 2010, 2.00pm

Souths Logan Magpies | 8–28  |  Northern Pride

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Tries:
David Milne
Wade Liddell

Goals:
–  | Match Report
| Tries:
Michael Bani 2
Rod Jensen 2
Mark Cantoni
Goals:
Chey Bird 3
Ryan Stig

Venue:
Davies Park, West End, Brisbane
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Referee: Justin Davis

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Alex Starmer, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Clint Amos, 15. Ben Spina, 16. Noel Underwood, 17. Mark Dalle Cort, 18. Rod Griffin
Unavailable: Ty Williams (knee)
Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.
Four North Queensland Cowboys were eligible to play for the Pride in the finals series – Ty Williams, Michael Bani, Nick Slyney and Clint Amos. Coach David Maiden picked Williams, Slyney and Amos and left Bani out, but he was called into the side at the last minute when Williams was ruled out with a knee injury.

* * *

### Grand Final[edit]

Finals Week 3 – Grand Final
Sunday 19 September 2010, 2.00pm

Norths Devils | 20–30  |  Northern Pride

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Tries:
Luke Samoa 2
Gideon Mzembe
Brendon Gibb

Goals:
Troyden Watene 2  | Match Report 1
Match Report 2
Match Report 3
Match Report 4
ABC TV Video Highlights
| Tries:
Nick Slyney
Rod Griffin
Michael Bani
Rod Jensen
Noel Underwood
Goals:
Chey Bird 5

Venue:
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Attendance: 6,300
Referee: Justin Davis

* * *

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Clint Amos, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Alex Starmer, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 15. Ben Spina, 16. Noel Underwood, 17. Mark Dalle Cort, 18. Rod Griffin
Unavailable: Ryan Stig (shoulder), Ty Williams (knee)
Notes: 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 Skill360 Northern 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

* * *

Saturday, 13 September

Norths Devils | 20 – 30  |  Northern Pride

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Tries:
Luke Samoa 2
Brendon Gibb 1
Gideon Mzembe 1
Goals:
Troyden Watene 2 | 1st: 6 - 18
2nd: 14 - 12
Report
| Tries:
1 Michael Bani
1 Rod Griffin
1 Rod Jensen
1 Nick Slyney
1 Noel Underwood
Goals:
5 Chey Bird

Suncorp Stadium
Referee: Justin Davis
Player of the Match: Chris Sheppard (Northern Pride)

Norths Devils  | Position  | Northern Pride

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1. Javarn White

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1. Chey Bird

2\. Daniel Ogden | WG | 2\. Michael Bani
3\. Josefa Davui | CE | 3\. Brett Anderson
4\. Jack Reed | CE | 4\. Rod Jensen
5\. Gideon Mzembe | WG | 5\. Kaine Manihera
6\. Shane Perry | FE | 14\. Clint Amos
7\. Matt Smith | HB | 7\. Chris Sheppard (c)
8\. Mark Leafa (c) | PR | 16\. Noel Underwood
9\. Asher Elemani | HK | 9\. Jason Roos
17\. Troy Hansen | PR | 10\. Ben Laity
11\. Troyden Watene | SR | 11\. Nick Slyney
12\. Brendon Gibb | SR | 12\. Mark Cantoni
13\. Eddy Purcell | LK | 13\. Joel Riethmuller
10\. Nathan Cleaver | Bench | 8\. Alex Starmer
14\. Luke Samoa | Bench | 15\. Ben Spina
15\. Jay Aston | Bench | 17\. Mark Dalle Cort
16\. Michael Morris | Bench | 18\. Rod Griffin
Kevin Carmichael | 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 Northern 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[edit]

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[edit]

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.[21]

Pride halfback and captain Chris Sheppard was awarded the Duncan Hall Medal in his final game before retirement.[22]

## 2010 Northern Pride players[edit]

Main page: Category:Northern Pride RLFC players

Pride players  | 2010 Appearances  | 2010 Tries  | 2010 Goals  | 2010 Field Goals  | 2010 Points scored

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Aisea Namoa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Alex Starmer | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ben Fitzpatrick | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ben Laity | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Ben Spina | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Brenton Bowen | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Brett Anderson | 24 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
Chey Bird | 22 | 8 | 28 | 0 | 88 |
Chris Riesen | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Chris Sheppard | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Drew Campbell | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jaiman Lowe | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Jamie Frizzo | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Jason Roos | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Jay Aston | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Joel Riethmuller | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Mark Cantoni | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Mark Dalle Cort | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Noel Underwood | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Rod Griffin | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Rod Jensen | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Ryan Stig | 20 | 8 | 48 | 0 | 128 |
Taputoa Sonny Rea | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Theeran Pearson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ty Williams | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Darryl Grant | Trial game | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Freddie Fauid | Trial game | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Nick Obodin | Trial game | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Nigel Naawi | Trial game | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Siaosi Liumaunu | Trial game | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

### North Queensland Cowboys who played for the Northern Pride in 2010[edit]

See also: List of North Queensland Cowboys players

Cowboys players  | 2010 Appearances  | 2010 Tries  | 2010 Goals  | 2010 Field Goals  | 2010 Points scored

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Aidan Day | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Carl Webb | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Clint Amos | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Dane Hogan | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
James Segeyaro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
James Tamou | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
John Williams | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Kaine Manihera | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Manase Manuokafoa | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Michael Bani | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
Nick Slyney | 19 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Steve Southern | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

## 2010 Televised Games[edit]

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.

* 1: Northern Pride lost 16–22 : Round 5, Saturday 10 April 2010 against Ipswich Jets from North Ipswich Reserve, Ipswich
* 2: Northern Pride lost 14–26 : Round 10, Saturday 22 May 2010 against Norths Devils from Bishop Park, Nundah
* 3: Northern Pride won 54–6 : Round 22, Saturday 28 August 2010 against Burleigh Bears from Pizzey Park, Miami, Gold Coast
* 4: Northern Pride won 28–8 : Semi-Final, Sunday 12 September 2010 against Souths Logan Magpies from Davies Park, West End, Brisbane
* 5: Northern Pride won 30–20 : Grand Final, Sunday 19 September 2010 against Norths Devils from Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

## References[edit]

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

## External links[edit]

* Northern Pride Official site
* Northern Pride Facebook Page
* Northern Pride Twitter Page
* Northern Pride YouTube Page
* 2010 Northern Pride photo gallery – Cairns Post
* 2010 Northern Pride match video highlights

* Sports portal

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Northern Pride RLFC

Est. 2007 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
Former Cairns QRL representative club (1996-2000) Cairns Cyclones

The Club|

* Seasons
* Players
* Coaches

Home grounds|

* Barlow Park
* Pride Oval, Mooroobool

Important figures|

* Cairns Cyclones (1996–2000)
* Adrian Lam (Coach 2007)
* Andrew Dunemann (Coach 2008–09)
* David Maiden (Coach 2010–12)
* Jason Demetriou (Coach 2013)
* Chris Sheppard (Captain 2008–10 / CEO 2011–13)
* Ty Williams (Captain 2011–13)
* Rod Jensen
* Brett Anderson (Co-Captain 2014)
* Joel Riethmuller
* Mark Cantoni
* Tom Humble
* Luke Harlen
* Mark Dalle Cort
* Rod Griffin
* Clint Amos
* Michael Bani
* Scott Bolton
* Brenton Bowen
* Greg Byrnes
* Kalifa Faifai Loa
* George Gatis
* Luke Harlen
* Lancen Joudo
* Blake Leary
* Jaiman Lowe
* Saia Makisi
* Kaine Manihera
* Scott Moore
* Semi Tadulala
* Sam Obst
* Jessie Joe Parker
* Germaine Paulson
* James Segeyaro
* Steve Snitch
* Ryan Stig
* James Tamou

League|

* QRL

Competition|

* Intrust Super Cup
* Wizard Queensland Cup

Titles|

Premiers (2)
2010
2014

Runners Up (1)
2009

Seasons (6)|

* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020

Affiliations|

* North Queensland Cowboys

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2010 in rugby league

« 2009

2011 »

International Rugby League|

* World Club Challenge
* Four Nations
* Anzac Test
* European Cup
* Atlantic Cup

British rugby league|

| Competitions|

* Super League
* Results
* Grand Final
* RFL Championship
* Results
* Championship 1
* Challenge Cup
* Final
* Northern Rail Cup

|

SL teams|

* Bradford Bulls
* Castleford Tigers
* Catalans Dragons
* Crusaders
* Harlequins
* Huddersfield Giants
* Hull FC
* Hull KR
* Leeds Rhinos
* Salford City Reds
* St Helens
* Wakefield Wildcats
* Warrington Wolves
* Wigan Warriors

Other clubs|

* South Wales Scorpions
* Tolouse Olympique
* Widnes Vikings

Australian rugby league|

| Competitions|

* State of Origin
* NRL season
* Results
* Grand Final
* Toyota Cup
* Results
* Queensland Cup
* New South Wales Cup

|

By club|

* Brisbane Broncos
* Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
* Canberra Raiders
* Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
* Gold Coast Titans
* Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
* Melbourne Storm
* Salary cap breach
* Newcastle Knights
* New Zealand Warriors
* North Queensland Cowboys
* Parramatta Eels
* Penrith Panthers
* South Sydney Rabbitohs
* Sydney Roosters
* St. George Illawarra Dragons
* Wests Tigers

Related articles|

* All Stars match
* Northern Pride

Other domestic competitions|

* France
* 2009–2010
* 2010–2011
* New Zealand
* Auckland
* United States

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Rugby league in Queensland

Federation|

* Queensland Rugby League

Representative Teams|

* Queensland Maroons
* Queensland women's
* Queensland Residents
* Queensland U-20
* Queensland U-18
* Queensland U-16
* Queensland women's U-18

NRL clubs|

* Current clubs: Brisbane Broncos
* Dolphins
* Gold Coast Titans
* North Queensland Cowboys

* Former Clubs: Gold Coast Giants/Seagulls/Chargers (1988-1998)
* South Queensland Crushers (1995-1997)

NRLW clubs|

* Current clubs: Brisbane Broncos
* Gold Coast Titans
* North Queensland Cowboys

Major Competitions|

* State-wide leagues: Queensland Cup
* Women's Premiership
* Hastings Deering Colts (U21s)
* Mal Meninga Cup (U18s)
* State League (1982-95)
* Cyril Connell Cup (2009-16)

Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership

* Other leagues: Masters
* Police Services
* Primary School
* Secondary School
* Confraternity Carnival
* Universities
* Women's

Northern Division|

* Foley Shield
* Cairns
* Mackay
* Mid West
* Mount Isa
* Remote Areas
* Townsville

Central Division|

* 47th Battalion Shield
* Capricorn Region
* Central Highlands
* Central West
* Gladstone (defunct)
* Rockhampton
* South West Region
* Border Rivers
* Roma
* Toowoomba
* Western
* Wide Bay Region
* Bundaberg
* Central Burnett
* Northern Districts
* South Burnett
* Sunshine Coast-Gympie

South-East Division|

* Bulimba Cup (defunct)
* Brisbane A-Grade
* Brisbane Second Division
* Women
* Ipswich
* Gold Coast
* FOGS Colts (Brisbane U20's)

Queensland Cup clubs|

* Brisbane Tigers
* Burleigh Bears
* Central Queensland Capras
* Ipswich Jets
* Northern Pride
* Mackay Cutters
* Norths Devils
* PNG Hunters
* Redcliffe Dolphins
* Souths Logan Magpies
* Sunshine Coast Falcons
* Townsville Blackhawks
* Tweed Heads Seagulls
* Western Clydesdales
* Wynnum Manly Seagulls

Queensland Cup seasons|

* 1982
* 1983
* 1984
* 1985
* 1986
* 1987
* 1988
* 1989
* 1990
* 1991
* 1992
* 1993
* 1994
* 1995
* 1996
* 1997
* 1998
* 1999
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023

Representative Competitions|

* State of Origin series
* Interstate Series (defunct)

Clubs|

* List of rugby league clubs in Queensland by competition

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