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| Full name | Northern Pride Rugby League Football Club | ||
| Nickname | The Pride | ||
| Colours |  Teal, Gold | ||
| Founded | 2007 | ||
| Website | northernpride.com.au | ||
| Current details | |||
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| CEO | Denis Keeffe (2007–2009) | ||
| Coach | Andrew Dunemann (2008–2009) | ||
| Captain | Chris Sheppard (2008–2010) | ||
| Competition | Wizard Queensland Cup | ||
| 2008 | 3rd | ||
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| Records | |||
| Premierships | 2 (2010, 2014) | ||
| Runners-up | 1 (2009) | ||
| Minor premierships | 3 (2013, 2014, 2024) | ||
2008 was the first competitive season for theCairns basedCRGT Northern Pride Rugby League Football Club. They were one of 11 clubs that played in the thirteenth season ofQueensland's toprugby league competition,QRL'sWizard Queensland Cup.
The Northern Pride andMackay Cutters were two new teams that entered the competition in 2008.[1] Mackay hadn't hosted a team since the Mackay Sea Eagles played the1996 season, whileCairns was represented by theCairns Cyclones from 1996 to 2000. The two new clubs replaced theAspley Broncos andNorth Queensland Young Guns, who withdrew from the competition.[2] With the loss of the Young Guns, theNorth Queensland Cowboys formed newfeeder club partnerships with the Cutters and Pride.[3]
The original coach wasAdrian Lam, who had been captain of thePNGKumuls, had representedQueensland atState of Origin, and playedhalfback for theSydney Roosters andWigan Warriors. Lam arrived inCairns in August 2007 while the Pride's bid to enter theQCup competition was being prepared, but was released a month later to take up a coaching position at theSydney Roosters.[4] He was replaced by Northern Pride's foundation coach,Andrew Dunemann, who had playedfive-eighth andhooker for theGold Coast Seagulls,North Queensland Cowboys,South Sydney Rabbitohs and theCanberra Raiders in theNRL, and theHalifax Blue Sox,Leeds Rhinos andSalford City Reds in the EnglishSuper League. He had also coached theCanberra Raiders Under-20s team, and turned down an assistant coaching position atHalifax RLFC to coach in Cairns.[5]
The two assistant coaches wereDavid Maiden and Troy Cummings. Maiden was a rugby league international who representedScotland in the2000 World Cup, was a foundation player for theNorth Queensland Cowboys in theNRL, and playedlock andcentre forGateshead Thunder andHull F.C. in the EnglishSuper League, and theCairns Cyclones in theQueensland Cup, and was currently the Junior Development Officer for theNorth Queensland Cowboys and General Manager of theCDRL. Cummings playedlock forCDRL Mareeba Gladiators, and played for and coached the Cairns Marlins in theFoley Shield.[6][7]
Foundation captain wasChris Sheppard, who had playedhalfback for theNorth Queensland Cowboys andSt. George Illawarra Dragons.[8]Fullback Chey Bird was appointed captain in Rounds 13 and 14, and in the finals series when 'Shep' was injured or unavailable, andpropBen Laity was captain for Round 15.Lock Warren Jensen was captain for the first pre-season trial atYarrabah.
'Shep' was the first player signed to the Pride, followed by local players Hezron Murgha and Noel Underwood fromCDRL Yarrabah Seahawks, Kahu Wehi and Ritchie Marsters from Tully Tigers, Alex Starmer from Ivanhoes Knights, and Jason Roos from Mareeba Gladiators. The Chief Executive Officer and Commercial Manager visitedPort Moresby to signPNG players, but the Pride were unable to getwork visas for the pair to enter Australia.
The Northern Pride played ten home games and ten away games over 22 rounds between March and August, and three games in the finals series. Their inaugural match was a home game, played atBarlow Park,Cairns, when the Pride scored eight tries, beating newcomersMackay Cutters 44–16.[9] ElevenNorth Queensland Cowboys played this match (three for the Pride and eight for the Cutters). The match itself was something of a debacle, as the pitch was a rain-drenched mud-pit and coach Dunemann wanted the game called off. Pride officials turned spectators, match officials, caterers and security officers away, claiming the match was cancelled, butQRL insisted the game proceed.[10]
The Pride won their first seven games, before their first defeat in Round 8, when they lost 34–4 toTweed Heads Seagulls.[11] Injuries dogged the team in the middle of the season, andRugby League Week magazine predicted the newcomers would finish towards the bottom of the table. The Pride lost the last three matches of the regular season, but still finished in third place, having won 13 of their 20 games.[12] They reached the Preliminary Final, but lost in golden point extra-time to theSouths Logan Magpies, who went on to win the Grand Final.[13]
Six of the Pride's away games were televised onABC 1. There were calls for the ABC to expand their outside broadcasting abilities and televise a Pride home game next season.
The Pride's office was at Mann Street inWestcourt and the team trained at Jones Park. In June 2008 the Pride purchasedCDRL Kangaroos Leagues Club and Vico Oval, Irene Street,Mooroobool from theRedcliffe Dolphins in June 2008 for $1.85m (the Dolphins having purchased the Oval and Leagues Club from the Kangaroos in 2005 when Kangaroos were in financial difficulty). The playing field was renamed as Pride Oval, and the end of season Player Awards ceremony was held at the rebranded Pride Leagues Club.[14] The facility was to be used as an administration and training base, there were plans for a multi-million dollar development and for the Pride junior teams to play there. Six weeks later, however, the project was put on hold as the Pride faced financial uncertainty after chairman O'Brien's Pacific Toyota dealership went into receivership with debts around $25 million. O'Brien was a majority owner of theNBLCairns Taipans, and had withdrawn financial support from the basketball team, placing them into voluntary administration. TheQRL delayed the release of next seasons draw pending a review of the Pride's financial situation. O'Brien stood aside as the Northern Pride's chairman, and was replaced by Bob Fowler, former chairman of theQueensland Cup side theCairns Cyclones.[15]
The Pride used 35 players this season, all of whom were new signings to the club. Seven of these wereCowboys allocation players.
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This was the first season for the Pride, so all players were new signings.
At the start of the season attempts were made to sign players from thePNGrugby league, but problems withvisas prevented them coming to Australia.[17]
| Player | From League | From Club |
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 Michael Mark, (wing) | SP Inter-City Cup |  Mendi Muruks |
| Jesse Joe Parker Nandye, (five-eighth) | SP Inter-City Cup |  Pagini Simbu Warriors |
26 September 2008, Pride Leagues Club, Irene Street,Mooroobool.[22]
Rod Griffin 3 appearances at the2008 Rugby League World Cup against England, New Zealand and Australia.[23][24][25]| Player | To League | To Club |
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| Brett Anderson | NRL Telstra Premiership |  Melbourne Storm |
| Jackson Nicolau* | NRL Telstra Premiership |  Gold Coast Titans |
| Northern Pride | 50 – 22 |  Cairns Select Squad |
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| Tries: Drew Campbell2 Chey Bird2 Jason Roos1 Noel Underwood1 Adam Mills1 Richie Marsters1 Gordon Rattler1 Goals: Steve Shepard5 Chey Bird2 | Half-time: 26 – 4 | Tries: 1 David Sands 1 Clifton Tildora 1 Fenton Murgha 1 Tyson Brooks Goals: 3 Adam Kelly |
Jilara Oval (Yarrabah, QLD) |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Drew Campbell –WG3. Hezron Murgha –CE4. Noel Underwood –CE5. Gordon Rattler –WG6. Farren Wilett –FE7. Steve Sheppard –HB8.Greg Byrnes –PR9. Jason Roos –HK10. Kahu Wehi –PR11. Adam Mills –SR12. Alex Starmer –SR13. Warren Jensen (c) –LK |
| Interchange:14. Richie Marsters,15. Ben Kerr,16. Eric Warria,17. Jordan Kane,18. Ryan Ghetti. |
| * = Cowboys allocation. |
| Cairns Select Squad: ? |
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| CRGT Northern Pride: CoachAndrew Dunemann selected four separate teams to play this match, with each team to play one quarter. |
| Unavailable: Josh Vaughan was called up byNorth Queensland Cowboys assistant coach,Ian Millward to play (centre) in theirNRL pre-season trial match against theBroncos inRockhampton. |
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| Northern Pride | 26 – 20 |  NYCNQ Cowboys U-20s |
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| Tries: Hezron Murgha2 Chey Bird1 Ben Laity1 Eric Warria1 Drew Campbell1 Goals: Stephen Sheppard1 | Tries: 1 Brady Payne 2 Ricky Griffiths 1Brandon Boor Goals: 2 Chris Riesen |
| CRGT Northern Pride: ? |
| Unavailable: Josh Vaughan (called up to play for theCowboys in their trial against theBroncos. |
| NYC U-20s Cowboys: ? |
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| Northern Pride | 22 – 16 | NQ Cowboys Select Squad |
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| Tries: Greg Byrnes1 Chey Bird1 Mark Cantoni1 Gordon Rattler1 Goals: Chey Bird3 | Tries: 2John Williams* 1 R Thompson Goals: 2John Williams* 2 |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Gordon Rattler –WG3.Brett Anderson –CE4. Josh Vaughan –CE5. Hezron Murgha –WG6. Stephen Sheppard –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB8.Ben Laity –PR9. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia –HK10.Greg Byrnes –PR11. Alex Starmer –SR12.Joel Riethmuller –SR13.Mark Cantoni –LK |
| Unlimited Interchange:14. Warren Jensen,15. Ritchie Marsters,16. Jason Roos,17. Noel Underwood,18. Drew Campbell,19. Adam Mills. |
| Unavailable: Ryan Bartlett (ACL). |
| NQ Cowboys Select Squad: ? |
| Northern Pride | 12 – 26 |  Ipswich Jets |
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| Tries: Mark Cantoni2 Goals: Chris Sheppard1 To'oto'o-ulugia1 | Half-time: 6 – 14 Sin bin: Stephen Sheppard | Tries: 1 Malone 1 Walker 1 Ryan 1 Gray 1 Afamasaka Goals: 2 Ireland 1 Malone |
Mossman Showgrounds (Mossman, QLD) |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Josh Vaughan –FB2. Drew Campbell –WG3.Brett Anderson –CE4. Hezron Murgha –CE5. Noel Underwood –WG6. Steve Sheppard –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB8.Ben Laity –PR9. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia –HK10. Alex Starmer –PR11.Joel Riethmuller –SR12. Warren Jensen –SR13.Mark Cantoni –LK |
| Unlimited Interchange:14. Ritchie Marsters,15. Gordon Rattler,16. Ben Kerr,17. Adam Mills,18. Shaun Cribb. |
| Unavailable: Ryan Bartlett (ACL). |
| Ipswich Jets: ? |
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| Northern Pride | 44 – 16 |  Mackay Cutters |
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| Tries: Brett Anderson4 Chey Bird1 Stephen Sheppard1 Warren Jensen1 Greg Byrnes1 Goals: Chey Bird6 | On report: Chris Sheppard ----- Cairns Post Report Cairns Post Report | Tries: 1 Anthony Watts 1 Kerrod Toby 1 Sam Faust Goals: 1 Chris Giumelli 1Daniel Abraham |
Barlow Park (Severin Street,Parramatta Park, QLD) Referee: Justin Davis. Touch judges: Darryl Bell, Josh Kersevani. Interchange Official: Daniel Caamano. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Gordon Rattler –WG3.Brett Anderson –CE4.Jackson Nicolau* –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG6. Stephen Sheppard –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB8.Ben Laity –PR9. Jason Roos –HK10.Ben Vaeau* –PR11.Matthew Bartlett* –SR12.Joel Riethmuller –SR13.Mark Cantoni –LK |
| Interchange:14. Warren Jensen,15. Noel Underwood,16. Alex Starmer,17.Greg Byrnes. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable: Ryan Bartlett (ACL). |
| Skills Training Mackay Cutters: 2. Chris Giumelli, 4. Anthony Perkins*, Sam Granville, Anthony Watts*, Daniel Backo*, Sione Faumuina*, Sam Faust*, 13. Adam Schubert (c), 12. Dayne Weston*, 11. Keiron Lander*, 10. John Frith*, Daniel Abraham, Jamie McDonald. |
| Interchange: Aaron Barba, Kerrod Toby, Matt Mannion, Jim Bryant. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (8 players allocated for this match). |
| Coach: Shane Muspratt. |
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| Position | Round 1 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
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| 1 | Northern Pride | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 16 | +28 | 2 |
Redcliffe Dolphins | 18 – 32 | Northern Pride |
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| Tries: Liam Georgetown1 Mitchell Rivett1 Craig Priestley1 Ryan Cullen1 Goals: Liam Georgetown1 | Half-time: 12 – 16 Cairns Post Report | Tries: 1 Gordon Rattler 1Mark Cantoni 1Matthew Bartlett* 1 Warren Jensen 1 Josh Vaughan 1Ty Williams* Goals: 4 Chey Bird |
Dolphin Oval (Klingner Road,Redcliffe, QLD) Referee: Robert Gallacher. Touch judges: Clayton Sharpe, Peter Jones. Interchange Official: Chris Butler. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Gordon Rattler –WG3.Brett Anderson –CE18.Ty Williams* –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG6. Stephen Sheppard –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB15.Ben Laity –PR20.David Faiumu* –HK22.Ben Vaeau* –PR11.Matthew Bartlett* –SR12.Joel Riethmuller –SR13. Mark Cantoni –LK |
| Interchange:14. Warren Jensen,16.Greg Byrnes,19. Noel Underwood,21. Alex Starmer. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (4 players allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable: Ryan Bartlett (ACL) |
| Redcliffe Dolphins: 1. Ryan Cullen, 2. Mitch Rivett, 3. Chris Fox, 4. Tim Yee, 5. Liam Georgetown, 6. Marty Turner, 7. Craig Priestly, 8. , 9. Nathan Tutt, 10. anny Burke, 11. Grant Flugge, 12. James Crombie, 13. Michael Roberts. |
| Interchange: 14. Brian West, 15. Derricke Watkins, 16. Michael Wilson, 17. Palmer Wapau. |
| Coach: Gary O'Brien. |
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| Position | Round 2 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
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| 1 | Northern Pride | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 34 | +42 | 4 |
| Northern Pride | 46 – 12 |  Norths Devils |
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| Tries: Brett Anderson1 Chris Sheppard (c)1 Mark Cantoni1 Joel Riethmuller1 Matthew Bartlett*1 Jason Roos1 Ben Vaeau*1 Ben Laity1 Goals: Chey Bird7 (7 from 8) | Cairns Post Report | Tries: 2 Luke Samoa Goals: 1 Patrick Fray 1 Haisley Robson |
Barlow Park (Severin Street,Parramatta Park, QLD) Referee: Justin Davis. Touch judges: Michael Inman, Darryl Bell. Interchange Official: Daniel Caamano. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Gordon Rattler –WG3.Brett Anderson –CE4. Josh Vaughan –CE5.John Williams* –WG6.Jackson Nicolau* –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB20.Ben Vaeau* –PR9. Jason Roos –HK10.Steve Southern* –PR11.Matthew Bartlett* –SR12.Joel Riethmuller –SR13.Mark Cantoni –LK |
| Interchange:14. Warren Jensen,15.Ben Laity,16.Greg Byrnes,17.Scott Bolton*. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (6 players allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable: Ryan Bartlett (ACL), Steven Sheppard (sternum) |
| Northern Suburbs Devils: 1. Todd Parnell, 2. Denan Kemp, 3. Patrick Fray, 4. Luke Samoa, 5. George Kepa, 6. Joel Moon, 7. Jacob Fauid, 13. Jack Pearson, 12. Billy Rogers, 11. Matt Forrest, 10. Ryan Barton, 9. Marc Brentnall (c), 8. Blake Blackburn. |
| Interchange: 14. Fletcher Holmes, 15. Luke Brosnan, 16. Troy Hansen, 17. Simona Vavega. |
| Coach: Mark Gee. |
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| Position | Round 3 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
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| 1 | Northern Pride | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 46 | +76 | 6 |
Burleigh Bears | 8 – 18 | Northern Pride |
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| Tries: Adam Fielder2 Goals: 0 | Cairns Post Report | Tries: 1Jackson Nicolau* 1Ben Laity 1David Faiumu* Goals: 3 Chey Bird |
Pizzey Park (Miami,Gold Coast, QLD) Referee: Clayton Sharpe. Touch judges: Peter Anderson, Robert Grogan. Interchange Official: David Shaw. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Gordon Rattler –WG3.Brett Anderson –CE4. Josh Vaughan –CE5. Drew Campbell –WG6. 6.Jackson Nicolau* –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB20.Ben Vaeau* –PR9. Jason Roos –HK10.Ben Laity –PR11.Matthew Bartlett* –SR12.Joel Riethmuller –SR13.Mark Cantoni –LK |
| Interchange:14. Warren Jensen,16.Greg Byrnes,17.Scott Bolton*,18.David Faiumu*. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (5 players allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable: Ryan Bartlett (ACL). |
| Burleigh Bears: 1. Nick Parfitt, 2. Trent Purdon, 3. Troy Savage, 4. Adam Fielder, 5. Aseri Laing, 6. Brent Mcconnell, 7. Ben Black, 13. John Flint, 12. Adam Hutchison, 11. Martin Griese, 10. Wayne Phillis, 9. Scott Smith, 8. Shane O'Flanagan. |
| Interchange: 14. Matt Briggs, 15. Pele Peletelese, 16. Stacey Katu, 17. Robert Apanui. |
| Coach: Jimmy Lenihan. |
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| Position | Round 4 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
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| 1 | Northern Pride | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 140 | 54 | +86 | 8 |
Souths Logan Magpies | 24 – 34 | Northern Pride |
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| Tries: Quentin Laulu Togagae3 Lewis Balcomb1 Goals: Michael Dobson4 | Half-time: 6 – 24 | Tries: 1 Chey Bird 1Brett Anderson 1 Josh Vaughan 1Chris Sheppard 1Joel Riethmuller 1Greg Byrnes Goals: 5 Chey Bird |
Meakin Park (Logan, QLD) Broadcast live onABC 1 TV Referee: Michael Wise. Touch judges: Justin Davis, Chris Butler. Interchange Official: Robert Grogan. Video Referee: Tony Maksoud. Player of the Match:Greg Byrnes |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Gordon Rattler –WG3.Brett Anderson –CE4. Hezron Murgha –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG,6. Stephen Sheppard –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB8.Scott Bolton* –PR9.David Faiumu* –HK10.Ben Laity –PR11. Warren Jensen –SR12.Joel Riethmuller –SR13.Mark Cantoni –LK |
| Interchange:14. Jason Roos,15. Alex Starmer,16.Greg Byrnes,17. Noel Underwood. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (2 players allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable: Ryan Bartlett (ACL). |
| Souths Logan Magpies: 1. Quentin Laulu Togagae, 2. Shea Moylan, 3. Brad Cross, 4. Chad Grintell, 5. Kyle Lodge, 6. Marc Herbert, 7. Michael Dobson, 13. Josh White, 12. Lewis Balcomb, 11. Tim Cannard, 10. Cy Lasscock, 9. Glen Buttriss, 8. Daniel Joyce. |
| Interchange: 14. Brogan Gibson, 15. Nick Colley, 16. Mckanah Gibson, 17. Phil Dennis. |
| Coach: Paul Bramley. |
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| Position | Round 5 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
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| 2 | Northern Pride | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 174 | 78 | +96 | 10 |
| Northern Pride | 30 – 28 |  Easts Tigers |
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| Tries: Jason Roos2 Gordon Rattler1 Jackson Nicolau*1 Josh Vaughan1 Adam Mills1 Goals: Chey Bird3 | Cairns Post Report | Tries: 2 Tangi Ropati 1 Kev Stephensen 1 Marcus Jensen 1 Trent Young Goals: 3 Matt Lockyer 1 Isaac Kaufmann |
Barlow Park (Severin Street,Parramatta Park, QLD) Referee: Nick Kalpakidis. Touch judges: Darryl Bell, Greg Watt. Interchange Official: Daniel Caamano. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Gordon Rattler –WG3.Jackson Nicolau* –CE4. Hezron Murgha –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG6. Stephen Sheppard –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB20.Ben Vaeau* –PR19. Jason Roos –HK10.Ben Laity –PR11.Scott Bolton* –SR12.Joel Riethmuller –SR13.Mark Cantoni –LK |
| Interchange:15. Warren Jensen,16.Greg Byrnes,17. Alex Starmer,18. Adam Mills. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match).' |
| Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (ribs),Brett Anderson (transferred to theMelbourne Storm), Ryan Bartlett (ACL). |
| Easts Tigers: 1. Wade Liddell, 2. Tangi Ropati, 3. Liam Capewell, 4. Matt Gruszka, 5. Kev Stephensen, 6. Isaac Kaufmann, 7. Jason Connors, 13. Scott Sipple, 12. Marcus Jensen, 11. Anthony Boyd, 10. Fred Tila, 9. Trent Young, 8. Charles Tonga. |
| Interchange: 14. Josh Griffith, 15. Cameron Durnford, 16. Tom Macgougan, 17. Matt Lockyer. |
| Coach: Darren Smith. |
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| Position | Round 6 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
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| 2 | Northern Pride | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 106 | +98 | 12 |
| Northern Pride | 40 – 10 |  Central Comets |
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| Tries: Drew Campbell2 Greg Byrnes2 Hezron Murgha1 Josh Vaughan1 Jackson Nicolau*1 Goals: Chey Bird6 | Cairns Post Report | Tries: 1 Nat Bowman 1 Wayne Barnett Goals: 1 Jimmy Radloff |
Barlow Park (Severin Street,Parramatta Park, QLD) Referee: Gavin Morris. Touch judges: Darryl Bell, Daniel Caamano. Interchange Official: Mark Leigh. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Drew Campbell –WG3.Ty Williams* –CE4. Hezron Murgha –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG6.Jackson Nicolau* –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB8.Greg Byrnes –PR9. Jason Roos –HK10.Ben Vaeau* –PR11. Alex Starmer –SR12.Mark Cantoni –SR13. Warren Jensen –LK |
| Interchange:15. Adam Mills,16. Noel Underwood,17.Ben Laity,18.David Faiumu*. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (4 players allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable:Joel Riethmuller (knee),Brett Anderson (transferred to theMelbourne Storm), Stephen Sheppard (sternum), Ryan Bartlett (ACL). |
| Tweed Heads Seagulls: 1. Ryan Milligan, 2. Cameron White, 3. Dennis Gordon, 4. James Wood, 5. Joel Rapana, 6. Brad Davis (c), 7. Tim Maccan, 13. Clint Amos, 12. Selasi Berdie, 11. Chris Enahoro, 10. Chris Farrell, 9. Matt King, 8. Roy Friend. |
| Interchange: 14. Billy Ngawini, 15. Adam Mansy, 16. Brock Hunter, 17. Michael Henderson. |
| Central Comets: 1. Nat Bowman, 2. Marty Hatfield, 3. Karl Johnson, 4. Guy Williams, 5. Jimmy Radloff, 6. Wayne Barnett, 7. Marc Fickling, 13. Mick Esdale, 12. Todd Titmus, 11. Brent Williams, 10. Brenton Williamson, 9. Kam Wilkinson, 8. Luke Fatnowna. |
| Interchange: 14. Logan Sullivan, 15. Matt Minto, 16. George Tuakura, 17. Luke Scott. |
| Coach: Wayne Barnett. |
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| Position | Round 7 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
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| 1 | Northern Pride | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 244 | 116 | +128 | 14 |
Tweed Heads Seagulls | 34 – 4 | Northern Pride |
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| Tries: Selasi Berdie2 Dennis Gordon1 Luke Dumas1 Shane Joyce1 Brad Davis1 Goals: Brad Davis5 | Cairns Post Report | Tries: 1 Hezron Murgha Goals: 0 |
Ned Byrne Oval, Cudgen Park (Kingscliff. NSW) Broadcast live onABC 1 TV Referee: Clayton Sharpe. Touch judges: Rod Spain, David Shaw. Interchange Official: Daniel Gigliotti. Video Referee: Rex Little. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Drew Campbell –WG3.Jackson Nicolau* –CE4. Hezron Murgha –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG6. Stephen Sheppard –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB8.Greg Byrnes –PR9. Jason Roos –HK10.Scott Bolton* –PR18.Matthew Bartlett* –SR12.David Faiumu* –SR13.Mark Cantoni –LK |
| Interchange:11. Alex Starmer,14. Warren Jensen,15. Adam Mills,17.Ben Laity. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable:Joel Riethmuller (knee),Brett Anderson (transferred to theMelbourne Storm), Ryan Bartlett (ACL). |
| Tweed Heads Seagulls: 1. Ryan Milligan, 2. Cameron White, 3. Dennis Gordon, 4. James Wood, 5. Joel Rapana, 6. Brad Davis (c), 7. Tim Maccan, 13. Clint Amos, 12. Selasi Berdie, 11. Chris Enahoro, 10. Chris Farrell, 9. Matt King, 8. Roy Friend. |
| Interchange: 14. Billy Ngawini, 15. Adam Mansy, 16. Brock Hunter, 17. Michael Henderson. |
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| Position | Round 8 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
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| 2 | Northern Pride | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 248 | 150 | +98 | 14 |
| Position | Round 9 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
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| 2 | Northern Pride | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 248 | 150 | +98 | 16 |
| Northern Pride | 16 – 26 |  Wynnum Manly Seagulls |
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| Tries: Drew Campbell1 Hezron Murgha1 Stephen Sheppard1 Goals: Chey Bird2 | Cairns Post Report Cairns Post Report | Tries: 1 Jason Moon 1 Dallas McIlwain 1 Luke Dalziel Don 1Chris Muckert Goals: 5 Matt Seamark |
Barlow Park (Severin Street,Parramatta Park, QLD) Referee: Michael Wise Touch judges: Michael Inman, Greg Watt Interchange Official: Daniel Caamano |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB6. Josh Vaughan –WG3. Drew Campbell –CE4. Adam Mills (centre) –CE5. Hezron Murgha –WG18. Stephen Sheppard –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB8.Ben Laity –PR9. Jason Roos –HK10.Scott Bolton* –PR11.Matthew Bartlett* –SR12.Mark Cantoni –SR13. Ben Kerr –LK |
| Interchange:14. Richie Marsters,15. Warren Jensen,16. Noel Underwood,17.Greg Byrnes. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (2 players allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable:Joel Riethmuller (knee),Brett Anderson (transferred to theMelbourne Storm, Ryan Bartlett (ACL), Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (knee), Alex Starmer (shoulder). |
| Wynnum-Manly Seagulls: 1. David Seage, 2. Jason Moon, 3. Simon Phillips, 4. Chris Mcqueen, 5. Chris Currie, 6. Chris Birch, 7. Matt Seamark, 13. Dallas Mcilwain, 12. Adam Brideson, 11. Luke Dalziel Don, 10. Ben Czislowski, 9. Aoterangi Herangi, 8. Jason Williams. |
| Interchange: 14. Chris Muckert, 15. Fili Sofa, 16. John Te Reo, 17. Darren Bain. |
| Coach: Shane Mcnally. |
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| Position | Round 10 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
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| 3 | Northern Pride | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 264 | 176 | +88 | 16 |
| Ipswich Jets | 16 – 30 | Northern Pride |
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| Tries: Brendan Marshall1 Ian Lacey1 Aaron Sweeney1 Goals: Josh Lewis2 | Half-time: 10 – 16 Cairns Post Report Cairns Post Report Cairns Post Report | Tries: 2 Chey Bird 1Matthew Bartlett* 1Scott Bolton* 1Ben Vaeau* Goals: 5 Chey Bird |
Briggs Rd Sporting Complex (Ipswich, QLD) Broadcast live onABC 1 TV Referee: Gavin Morris. Touch judges: Rod Spain, Chris Butler. Interchange Official: Daniel Griffin. Video Referee: Tony Maksoud. Player of the Match: Chey Bird. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Drew Campbell –WG3. Jamie Frizzo –CE4. Hezron Murgha –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG6.Jackson Nicolau* –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB20.Ben Vaeau* –PR9. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia –HK10.Ben Laity –PR11.Scott Bolton* –SR18.Matthew Bartlett* –SR13.Mark Cantoni –LK |
| Interchange:15. 15. Alex Starmer,16. Warren Jensen,17.Greg Byrnes,21. Chris Afamasaga. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable:Joel Riethmuller (knee),Brett Anderson (transferred to theMelbourne Storm, Ryan Bartlett (ACL). |
| Ipswich Jets: 1. Troy O'Sullivan, 2. Scott Ireland, 3. Donald Malone, 4. Jason Bulgarelli, 5. Brendan Marshall, 6. Josh Lewis, 7. Ian Lacey, 13. Danny Coburn, 12. Kris Kahler, 11. Trevor Exton, 10. Isaak Ah Mau, 9. Michael Ryan, 8. Aaron Sweeney. |
| Interchange: 14. Todd Riggs, 15. Matthew Mcphee, 16. Scott Alo, 17. Leigh Coghill. |
| Coach: Kevin Walters. |
|
| Position | Round 11 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Northern Pride | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 294 | 192 | +102 | 18 |
| Mackay Cutters | 12 – 18 | Northern Pride |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Dean Tass1 George Gatis1 Goals: Todd Seymour2 | Cairns Post Report | Tries: 2Jackson Nicolau* 1Greg Byrnes Goals: 3 Chey Bird. |
Mackay Junior Fields (Bridge Road,South Mackay, QLD) Referee: Nick Kalpakidis. Touch judges: Clinton Begg, Chris Anderson. Interchange Official: Zane Wright. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Drew Campbell –WG16. Jamie Frizzo –CE4. Hezron Murgha –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG6.Jackson Nicolau* –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB8.Ben Laity –PR9. Jason Roos –HK10.Ben Vaeau* –PR20. Adam Mills –SR12.Greg Byrnes –SR13.Mark Cantoni –LK |
| Interchange:14. Warren Jensen,15. Alex Starmer,17. Chris Afamasaga,18. Ben Kerr. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable:Joel Riethmuller (knee),Brett Anderson (transferred to theMelbourne Storm, Ryan Bartlett (ACL). |
| Skills Training Mackay Cutters: 1. Daniel Flynn, 2. Chris Giumelli, 3. Royston Lightning, 4. Anthony Perkins, 5. Dean Tass, 6. Shane Muspratt, 7. Todd Seymour, 13. Keiron Lander, 12. Dayne Weston, 11. Kerrod Toby, 10. John Frith, 9. George Gatis, 8. Joshua Rovelli. |
| Interchange: 14. Luke Srama, 15. Cody Norton, 16. Brendan Crouch, 17. Quinton Fielder. |
| Coach: Shane Muspratt. |
|
| Position | Round 12 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Northern Pride | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 312 | 204 | +108 | 20 |
| Northern Pride | 0 – 26 | Redcliffe Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Goals: | Cairns Post Report | Tries: 2 Nick Emett 1 Ryan Cullen 1 Liam Georgetown 1 Chris Fox Goals: 3 Marty Turner |
Barlow Park (Severin Street,Parramatta Park, QLD) Referee: Justin Davis. Touch judges: Greg Watt, Daniel Caamano. Interchange Official: Michael Inman. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Drew Campbell –WG16.Ty Williams* –CE4. Hezron Murgha –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG6.Jackson Nicolau* –FE19. Stephen Sheppard –HB8.Ben Laity (c) –PR9. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia –HK10.Ben Vaeau* –PR16.Scott Bolton* –SR12. 12.Greg Byrnes –SR13.Mark Cantoni –LK |
| Interchange:14. Warren Jensen,15. Alex Starmer,17. Chris Afamasaga,18. Adam Mills. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (5 players allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable:Joel Riethmuller (knee),Brett Anderson (transferred to theMelbourne Storm, Ryan Bartlett (ACL),Chris Sheppard (representative duties). |
| Redcliffe Dolphins: 1. Ryan Cullen, 2. Kaine Manihera, 3. Chris Fox, 4. Matt Harris, 5. Tim Yee, 6. Michael Wilson, 7. Shane Perry, 13. Nathan Tutt, 12. Danny Burke, 11. Grant Flugge, 10. James Crombie, 9. Michael Roberts, 8. Troy Lindsay. |
| Interchange: 14. Derrick Watkins, 15. Nick Walker, 16. Brian West, 17. Lachlan Morgan. |
| Coach: Gary O'Brien. |
|
| Position | Round 13 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Northern Pride | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 312 | 230 | +82 | 20 |
| Norths Devils | 24 – 40 | Northern Pride |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Rodney Davies2 George Kepa2 Reece Robinson1 Goals: Luke Samoa2 | Cairns Post Report Cairns Post Report | Tries: 2 Drew Campbell 2 Josh Vaughan 1 Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia 1Ben Vaeau* 1 Jason Roos Goals: 5 Chey Bird 1Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia |
Albert Bishop Park (Hedley Avenue,Nundah QLD) Referee: Clayton Sharpe. Touch judges: Nick Kalpakidis, David Shaw. Interchange Official: Nick Morel. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Drew Campbell –WG16.Ty Williams* –CE4. Jamie Frizzo –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG6.Jackson Nicolau* –FE7. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia –HB8.Ben Laity (c) –PR9. Jason Roos –HK10.Ben Vaeau* –PR11. Alex Starmer –SR17. Chris Afamasaga –SR13. Adam Mills –LK |
| Interchange:14. Hezron Murgha,15.Rod Griffin,16. Warren Jensen,18. Noel Underwood. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable:Joel Riethmuller (knee),Brett Anderson (transferred to theMelbourne Storm, Ryan Bartlett (ACL),Chris Sheppard (representative duties),Greg Byrnes (representative duties),Mark Cantoni (broken arm). |
| Northern Suburbs Devils: 1. Todd Parnell, 2. Reece Robinson, 3. Rodney Davies, 4. Luke Samoa, 5. David Kramer, 6. Sean Yorston, 7. Jack Pearson, 13. Billy Rogers, 12. Troy Hansen, 11. Matthew Forrest, 10. Blake Blackburn, 9. Fletcher Holmes, 8. Andrew Lomu. |
| Interchange: 14. Simona Vavega, 15. Jarrad Stack, 16. Nathan Strudwick, 17. Tariq Sims. |
| Coach: Mark Gee. |
|
| Position | Round 14 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Northern Pride | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 352 | 254 | +98 | 22 |
| Northern Pride | 28 – 12 | Burleigh Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Drew Campbell1 Jamie Frizzo1 Rod Griffin1 Jason Roos1 Chris Afamasaga1 Goals: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia4 | Cairns Post Report | Tries: 1 Adam Hutchison 1 Martin Griese Goals: 2 Nick Parfitt |
Barlow Park (Severin Street,Parramatta Park, QLD) Referee: Gavin Morris. Touch judges: Greg Watt, Daniel Caamano. Interchange Official: Darryl Bell. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1.Ty Williams* –FB2. Drew Campbell –WG3. Hezron Murgha –CE4. Jamie Frizzo –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG6.Jackson Nicolau* –FE7. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia –HB8.Ben Laity (c) –PR9. Jason Roo –HK10. Alex Starmer –PR18. Luke Harlen –SR12.Rod Griffin –SR13. Adam Mills –LK |
| Interchange:14. Gordon Rattler,15. Noel Underwood,16. Ben Kerr,17. Chris Afamasaga. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable:Joel Riethmuller (knee),Brett Anderson (transferred to theMelbourne Storm, Ryan Bartlett (ACL),Mark Cantoni (broken arm), Chey Bird (sternum). |
| Burleigh Bears: 1. Nick Parfitt, 2. Trent Purdon, 3. Dave Tehuia, 4. Adam Fielder, 5. Aseri Laing, 6. Brent Mcconnell, 7. Murray Emmerson, 13. Robert Apanui, 12. Shane O'Flanagan, 11. Martin Griese, 10. James Griffiths, 9. Scott Smith, 8. Wayne Phillis. |
| Interchange: 14. Pele Peletelese, 15. Josh Blatch, 16. Travis Simpson, 17. John Flint. |
| Coach: Jimmy Lenihan. |
|
| Position | Round 15 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Northern Pride | 14 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 380 | 266 | +114 | 22 |
| Northern Pride | 16 – 12 | Souths Logan Magpies |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Ty Williams*1 Drew Campbell1 Rod Griffin1 Goals: Chris Sheppard2 | Cairns Post Report | Tries: 1 Brad Cross 1 Tom Learoyd Lahrs Goals: 2 Marc Herbert |
Barlow Park (Severin Street,Parramatta Park, QLD) Referee: Justin Eastwood. Touch judges: Michael Inman, Greg Watt. Interchange Official: Darryl Bell. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1.Ty Williams* –FB2. Drew Campbell –WG3. Hezron Murgha –CE4. Jamie Frizzo –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG6.Jackson Nicolau* –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB8.Ben Laity –PR9. Jason Roos –HK10.Greg Byrnes –PR11.Luke Harlen –SR12.Rod Griffin –SR13. Adam Mills –LK |
| Interchange:14. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia,15. Noel Underwood,16. Alex Starmer,17. Chris Afamasaga. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (2 players allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable:Joel Riethmuller (knee),Brett Anderson (transferred to theMelbourne Storm, Ryan Bartlett (ACL),Mark Cantoni (broken arm), Chey Bird (sternum). |
| Souths Logan Magpies: 1. Quentin Laulu Togagae, 2. Chad Grintell, 3. Brad Cross, 4. Shea Moylan, 5. Kyle Lodge, 6. Marc Herbert, 7. Phil Dennis, 13. Shaun Fensom, 12. Josh White, 11. Lewis Balcomb, 10. Cy Lasscock, 9. Paul Stanley, 8. Daniel Joyce. |
| Interchange: 14. Sam Mataora, 15. Brendan Waller, 16. Pere Williams, 17. Tim Cannard. |
| Coach: Paul Bramley. |
|
| Position | Round 16 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Northern Pride | 15 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 396 | 278 | +118 | 26 |
| Easts Tigers | 10 – 26 | Northern Pride |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Liam Campbell1 Marcus Jensen1 Goals: Matt Lockyer1 | Tries: 2 Jamie Frizzo 1 Drew Campbell 1 Josh Vaughan 1Matthew Bartlett* Goals: 3 Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia |
Langlands Park (Stones Corner,Brisbane, QLD) Broadcast live onABC 1 TV Referee: Gavin Morris. Touch judges: Justin Davis, Michael Inman. Interchange Official: Jon Kennedy. Video Referee: Tony Maksoud. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1.Ty Williams* –FB2. Drew Campbell –WG3. Hezron Murgha –CE4. Jamie Frizzo –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG6.Jackson Nicolau* –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB8.Ben Laity –PR9. Jason Roos –HK10.Luke Harlen –PR11.Matthew Bartlett* –SR12.Rod Griffin –SR13. Adam Mills –LK |
| Interchange:14. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia,15. Noel Underwood,16. Alex Starmer,17. Chris Afamasaga. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable:Joel Riethmuller (knee),Brett Anderson (transferred to theMelbourne Storm, Ryan Bartlett (ACL),Mark Cantoni (broken arm), Chey Bird (sternum). |
| Easts Tigers: 1. Kev Stephensen, 2. Tangi Ropati, 3. Liam Campbell, 4. Luke Wright, 5. Luke Archer, 6. Matt Lockyer, 7. Nathan Pill, 13. Wallace Solomona, 12. Scott Sipple, 11. Marcus Jensen, 10. Fabian Soutar, 9. Trent Henrick, 8. Pat Gardner. |
| Interchange: 14. Walter Vaeau, 15. John Reece, 16. Fred Tila, 17. Wade Liddell. |
| Coach: Darren Smith. |
|
| Position | Round 17 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Pride | 16 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 422 | 288 | +134 | 28 |
| Central Comets | 28 – 16 | Northern Pride |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Marty Hatfield2 Guy Williams1 Nat Bowman1 Andrew Dale1 Goals: Nat Bowman4 | Cairns Post Report Cairns Post Report | Tries: 1 Hezron Murgha 1 Gordon Rattler 1 Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia Goals: 2Chris Sheppard |
Browne Park (Wandal,Rockhampton, QLD) Referee: Justin Eastwood. Touch judges: Steve Kanowski, Jason McManus. Interchange Official: Aaron Geddes. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Josh Vaughan –FB2. Drew Campbell –WG3. Hezron Murgha –CE4. Jamie Frizzo –CE5. Gordon Rattler –WG6.Jackson Nicolau* –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB8.Ben Laity –PR9. Jason Roos –HK10.Greg Byrnes –PR18.Matthew Bartlett* –SR12.Rod Griffin –SR13. Adam Mills –LK |
| Interchange:11. Noel Underwood,1. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia,16. Alex Starmer,17. Chris Afamasaga. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (1 player allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable:Joel Riethmuller (knee),Brett Anderson (transferred to theMelbourne Storm, Ryan Bartlett (ACL),Mark Cantoni (broken arm), Chey Bird (sternum). |
| Central Comets: 1. Guy Wiliams, 2. Marty Hatfield, 3. Karl Johnson, 4. Mitchell Zornig, 5. Dallas Williams, 6. Nat Bowman, 7. Marc Fickling, 13. Wayne Barnett, 12. Tyron Haynes, 11. Logan Sullivan, 10. Brent Williams, 9. Shanan Wood, 8. George Tuakura. |
| Interchange: 14. Todd Titmus, 15. Kam Wilkinson, 16. Andrew Dale, 17. Liam Anlezark. |
| Coach: Wayne Barnett. |
| Position | Round 18 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Northern Pride | 17 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 438 | 316 | +122 | 28 |
| Northern Pride | 20 – 34 | Tweed Heads Seagulls |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Josh Vaughan2 Luke Millwood1 Warren Jensen1 Goals: Chey Bird2 | Cairns Post Report | Tries: 2 Ben Jeffery 1 Shayne Joyce 1 James Wood 1 Matthew Pow 1 Matt King Goals: 4 Ben Jeffery 1 Daniel Evans |
Barlow Park (Severin Street,Parramatta Park, QLD) Referee: Clayton Sharpe. Touch judges: Michael Inman, Daniel Caamano. Interchange Official: Darryl Bell. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Gordon Rattler –WG3. Hezron Murgha –CE4. Jamie Frizzo –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG6.Chris Sheppard (c) –FE7. Luke Millwood –HB8.Ben Laity –PR9. Jason Roos –HK10. Alex Starmer –PR11.Greg Byrnes –SR12.Rod Griffin –SR13. Adam Mills –LK |
| Interchange:14. Warren Jensen,15. Noel Underwood,16.Scott Bolton*,17. Eric Warria. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (1 player allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable:Joel Riethmuller (knee),Brett Anderson (transferred to theMelbourne Storm, Ryan Bartlett (ACL),Mark Cantoni (broken arm), Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (knee), Drew Campbell (knee), Chris Afamasaga (sternum). |
| Tweed Heads Seagulls: 1. Shayne Joyce, 2. Luke Dumas, 3. Dennis Gordon, 4. James Wood, 5. Joel Rapana, 6. Daniel Evans, 7. Tim Maccan, 13. Matthew Pow, 12. Adam Mansy, 11. Selasi Berdie, 10. Ian Donnelly, 9. Matt King, 8. Chris Farrell. |
| Interchange: 14. Billy Ngawini, 15. Jack Rampling, 16. Roy Friend, 17. Andre Amato. |
| Coach: Michael Woods. |
|
| Position | Round 19 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Northern Pride | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 458 | 350 | +108 | 28 |
| Position | Round 20 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Northern Pride | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 458 | 350 | +108 | 30 |
| Wynnum Manly Seagulls | 36 – 16 | Northern Pride |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Jason Moon1 Chris McQueen1 Chris Currie1 Simon Phillips1 Adam Brideson1 Darren Bain1 Aoterangi Herangi1 Goals: Chris Birch3 Matt Seamark1 | Cairns Post Report | Tries: 1Jackson Nicolau* 1 Josh Vaughan 1Mark Cantoni Goals: 2 Chey Bird |
BMD Kougari Oval (Manly West,Brisbane, QLD) Referee: Justin Davis. Touch judges: Michael Wise, Andrew Wareham. Interchange Official: Jon Kennedy. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Adam Mills –WG3. Hezron Murgha –CE4.Jackson Nicolau* –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG6.Chris Sheppard (c) –FE7. Luke Millwood –HB8.Ben Laity –PR9. Jason Roos –HK10.Greg Byrnes –PR16.Scott Bolton* –SR12.Mark Cantoni –SR13. Jamie Frizzo –LK |
| Interchange:14.Rod Griffin,15. Noel Underwood,17. Alex Starmer,18. Warren Jensen. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable:Joel Riethmuller (knee),Brett Anderson (transferred to theMelbourne Storm, Ryan Bartlett (ACL), Chris Afamasaga (resigned). |
| Wynnum Manly Seagulls: 1. David Seage, 2. Ryan Brown, 3. Jason Moon, 4. Chris Mcqueen, 5. Chris Currie, 6. Chris Birch, 7. Matt Seamark, 13. Simon Phillips, 12. Adam Brideson, 11. Darren Bain, 10. Ben Czislowski, 9. Aoterangi Herangi, 8. Jason Williams. |
| Interchange: 14. Chris Muckert, 15. Angus Martin, 16. John Te Reo, 17. Guy Ford. |
| Coach: Shane Mcnally. |
| Position | Round 21 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Northern Pride | 19 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 474 | 386 | +88 | 30 |
| Northern Pride | 20 – 30 | Ipswich Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Josh Vaughan1 Stephen Sheppard1 Luke Millwood1 Greg Byrnes1 Goals: Chey Bird2 | Cairns Post Report | Tries: 2 Smith Samau 1Donald Malone 1 Isaak Ah Mau 1 Aaron Sweeney 1 Adam Boettcher Goals: 3 Donald Malone |
Barlow Park (Severin Street,Parramatta Park, QLD) Referee: Clayton Sharpe. Touch judges: Michael Inman, Darryl Bell. Interchange Official: Daniel Caamano. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Hezron Murgha –WG3.Jackson Nicolau* –CE4. Jamie Frizzo –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG6. Stephen Sheppard –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB8.Ben Laity –PR9. Jason Roos –HK10.Scott Bolton* –PR11.Rod Griffin –SR12.Mark Cantoni –SR13. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia –LK |
| Interchange:14. Luke Millwood,15. Alex Starmer,16.Greg Byrnes,18.Luke Harlen. |
| * = Cowboys allocation (2 players allocated for this match). |
| Unavailable:Joel Riethmuller (knee),Brett Anderson (transferred to theMelbourne Storm, Ryan Bartlett (ACL),Mark Cantoni (broken arm), Chris Afamasaga (resigned), Adam Mills (ankle). |
| Ipswich Jets: 1. Troy O'Sullivan, 2. Scott Ireland, 3. Donald Malone, 4. Jason Bulgarelli, 5. Smith Samau, 6. Brendan Marshall, 7. Ian Lacey, 13. Dan Coburn, 12. Trevor Exton, 11. Matthew Mcphee, 10. Isaak Ah Mau, 9. Michael Ryan, 8. Aaron Sweeney. |
| Interchange: 14. Adam Boettcher, 15. Scott Alo, 16. Danny Coburn, 17. Kurtis Lingwoodock. |
| Coach: Kevin Walters. |
| Position | Round 22 – 2008 | P | W | D | L | B | For | Against | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Northern Pride | 20 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 494 | 416 | +78 | 30 |
| 2008 Queensland Cup | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
| 1 | Ipswich Jets | 20 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 656 | 329 | +327 | 36 |
| 2 | Souths Logan Magpies (P) | 20 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 592 | 378 | +214 | 32 |
| 3 | Northern Pride | 20 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 494 | 416 | +78 | 30 |
| 4 | Wynnum Manly Seagulls | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 526 | 514 | +12 | 28 |
| 5 | Redcliffe Dolphins | 20 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 498 | 418 | +80 | 27 |
| 6 | Burleigh Bears | 20 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 528 | 506 | +22 | 26 |
| 7 | Easts Tigers | 20 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 454 | 462 | -8 | 21 |
| 8 | Tweed Heads Seagulls | 20 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 507 | 535 | -28 | 19 |
| 9 | Mackay Cutters | 20 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 416 | 488 | -72 | 19 |
| 10 | Central Comets | 20 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 404 | 595 | -191 | 18 |
| 11 | Norths Devils | 20 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 288 | 722 | -434 | 8 |
| Round | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
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| Result | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | L | B | L | W | W | L | W | W | W | W | L | L | B | L | L |
| Ground | H | A | H | A | A | H | H | A | B | H | A | A | H | A | H | H | A | A | H | B | A | H |
| Qualifying / Elimination Finals | Major / Minor Semi-finals | Preliminary Final | Grand Final | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | Ipswich | 34 | Ipswich | 18 | ||||||||||||||
| Northern Pride | 16 | Souths Logan | 24 | |||||||||||||||
| 2 | Souths Logan | 16 | Northern Pride | 12 | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | Northern Pride | 40 | Souths Logan | 16 | ||||||||||||||
| Souths Logan | 16 | |||||||||||||||||
| Redcliffe | 14 | |||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Wynnum Manly | 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Redcliffe | 50 | ||||||||||||||||
| Souths Logan Magpies | 16 – 40 | Northern Pride |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Nigel Plum2 Quentin Laulu Togagae1 Goals: Tim Cannard2 | Match Report | Tries: 1 Chey Bird 1 Hezron Murgha 1 Jamie Frizzo 1 Josh Vaughan 1Mark Cantoni 1Luke Harlen Goals: 8 Chey Bird |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Hezron Murgha –WG3.Jackson Nicolau* –CE4. Jamie Frizzo –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG6. Stephen Sheppard –FE7.Chris Sheppard (c) –HB8.Ben Laity –PR9. Jason Roos –HK10.Scott Bolton* –PR11.Luke Harlen –SR12.Mark Cantoni –SR13.Rod Griffin –LK |
| Interchange:14. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia,15. Warren Jensen,16.Greg Byrnes,17. Noel Underwood. |
| * = Cowboys allocation. |
| Unavailable: Alex Starmer (knee). |
| Souths Logan Magpies: 1. Quentin Laulu Togagae, 2. Pere Williams, 3. Chad Grintell, 4. Shea Moylan, 5. Mathew Templeman, 6. Brad Cross, 7. Brogan Gibson, 13. Kyle Lodge, 12. Josh White, 11. Tim Cannard, 10. Lewis Balcomb, 9. Mckanah Gibson, 8. Daniel Joyce. |
| Interchange: 14. Nick Colley, 15. Chris Daly, 16. Sean Mcbride, 17. Liam Mcdonald. |
| Coach: Paul Bramley. |
| Ipswich Jets | 34 – 16 | Northern Pride |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Scott Ireland2 Donald Malone1 Josh Lewis1 Kurtis Lingwoodock1 Leigh Coghill1 Goals: Josh Lewis5 | Match Report | Tries: 1 Hezron Murgha 1 Josh Vaughan 1 Jamie Frizzo Goals: 2 Chey Bird |
Briggs Rd Sporting Complex (Ipswich, QLD) Broadcast live onABC 1 TV Referee: Justin Davis Touch judges: Clayton Sharpe, Rod Spain Interchange Officials: Daniel Gicliotti |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird –FB2. Hezron Murgha –WG3. Josh Vaughan –CE4. Jamie Frizzo –CE5. Adam Mills –WG6.Jackson Nicolau* –FE1. Stephen Sheppard –HB8.Ben Laity –PR9. Jason Roos –HK10.Scott Bolton* –PR20.Ben Vaeau* –SR12.Mark Cantoni –SR13.Rod Griffin –LK |
| Interchange:16.Greg Byrnes,17. Noel Underwood,18. Warren Jensen,19. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia. |
| * = Cowboys allocation. |
| Unavailable:Chris Sheppard (foot). |
| Ipswich Jets: 1. Troy O'Sullivan, 2. Scott Ireland, 3. Donald Malone, 4. Brendan Marshall, 5. Smith Samau, 6. Josh Lewis, 7. Ian Lacey, 13. Dan Coburn, 12. Trevor Exton, 11. Kurtis Lingwoodock, 10. Isaak Ah Mau, 9. Michael Ryan, 8. Aaron Sweeney. |
| Interchange: 14. Adam Boettcher, 15. Matt Mcphee, 16. Leigh Coghill, 17. Jason Bulgarelli. |
| Coach: Kevin Walters. |
|
| Northern Pride | 12 – 16 | Souths Logan Magpies |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Hezron Murgha1 Jackson Nicolau*1 Luke Harlen1 Goals: 0 | GOLDEN POINT GAME Match Report | Tries: 2 Kyle Lodge 1 Quentin Laulu Togagae Goals: 1 Josh White 1 Tim Cannard |
Langlands Park (Stones Corner,Brisbane, QLD) Broadcast live onABC 1 TV. Referee: Gavin Morris. Touch judges: David Shaw, Peter Jones. Interchange Officials: Peter Anderson. |
| CRGT Northern Pride:1. Chey Bird (c) –FB2. Hezron Murgha –WG3.Jackson Nicolau* –CE4. Jamie Frizzo –CE5. Josh Vaughan –WG6. Stephen Sheppard –FE7. Luke Millwood –HB8.Ben Laity –PR9. Jason Roos –HK20.Ben Vaeau* –PR11.Luke Harlen –SR21.Scott Bolton* –SR13.Mark Cantoni –LK |
| Interchange:10.Greg Byrnes,12. Noel Underwood,14. Callan Myles,15. Alex Starmer. |
| * = Cowboys allocation. |
| Unavailable:Chris Sheppard (foot),Rod Griffin (concussion), Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia. |
| Souths Logan Magpies: 1. Quentin Laulu Togagae, 2. Mathew Templeman, 3. Kyle Lodge, 4. Chad Grintell, 5. Shea Moylan, 6. Brad Cross, 7. Alby Talipeau, 13. Josh White, 12. Lewis Balcomb, 11. Tim Cannard, 10. Liam Mcdonald, 9. Mckanah Gibson, 8. Daniel Joyce. |
| Interchange: 14. Graham Levu, 15. Brogan Gibson, 16. Nick Colley, 17. Dashae Francis. |
| Coach: Paul Bramley. |
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| Pride player | Appearances | Tries | Goals | Field goals | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Mills | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Alex Starmer | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ben Kerr | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ben Laity | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Brett Anderson | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| Callan Myles | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Chey Bird | 19 | 5 | 65 | 0 | 150 | |
| Chris Afamasaga | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Chris Sheppard | 18 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 16 | |
| Drew Campbell | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 32 | |
| Eric Warria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Greg Byrnes | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| Gordon Rattler | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | |
| Hezron Murgha | 19 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 | |
| Jamie Frizzo | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Jason Roos | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Joel Riethmuller | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Josh Vaughan | 23 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 52 | |
| Luke Harlen | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Luke Millwood | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Mark Cantoni | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 | |
| Noel Underwood | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 24 | |
| Richie Marsters | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rod Griffin | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Stephen Sheppard | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | |
| Warren Jensen | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | |
| Ryan Bartlett | Trial Game | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Shaun Cribb | Trial Game | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cowboys player | Appearances | Tries | Goals | Field goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Vaeau* | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| David Faiumu* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jackson Nicolau* | 19 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| John Williams* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Bartlett* | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Scott Bolton* | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Steve Southern* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Williams* | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
The Pride played matches at 15 different venues this year, 14 in Queensland and one in NSW:
In 2008 games were televised byABC TV and shown live across Queensland through theABC1 channel at 2.00pm (AEST) on Saturday afternoons. The commentary team wasGerry Collins,Warren Boland and David Wright.
The Pride appeared in six televised games this season:
16°55′49″S145°46′2″E / 16.93028°S 145.76722°E /-16.93028; 145.76722 (Barlow Park)
