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Northern Pride
Club information
Full nameNorthern Pride Rugby League Football Club
Nickname(s)The Pride
Colours Blue, Orange
Founded2007; 17 years ago (2007)
Websitenorthernpride.com.au
Current details
Ground(s)
CEOGarreth Smith (2022-)
ChairmanTerry Medhurst (2024-)
CoachEric Smith (2024-)
ManagerSam Harreman
CaptainKyle Schneider (2024-)
CompetitionQueensland Cup

Mal Meninga Cup Cyril Connell Cup Harvey Norman U19 Harvey Norman U17

BMD Premiership (from 2025)
Home jersey
Home colours
 Away jersey
Away colours
Current season
Records
Premierships2 (2010, 2014)
Runners-up1 (2009)
Minor premierships3 (2013, 2014, 2024)
Wooden spoons0
Queensland Cup
SportRugby league
Inaugural season2008
Number of teams15
CountryAustralia
PremiersNorthern Pride (2024)
Most titlesRedcliffe Dolphins (6 titles)
WebsiteQueensland Cup
Broadcast partnerNine Network

Northern Pride Rugby League Football Club is a semi-professional Queensland rugby league club based in Cairns. Founded in 2007 they represent Far North Queensland, and compete in Queensland's top rugby league competition, QRL's Queensland Cup.

Since 2008, the club have been minor-premiers three times (2013, 2014 and 2024), and have appeared in ten finals series, reaching the Grand Final three times (runners-up in 2009 and winners in 2010 and 2014). In 2014 they won the NRL State Championship.

Along with the Mackay Cutters they are a feeder club to National Rugby League's North Queensland Cowboys.

History

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The Northern Pride was one of two expansion teams for the 2008 season of the QRL Wizard Queensland Cup, along with the Mackay Cutters, against whom they played their debut game.[1]

Cairns was represented in the QRL State Competition from 1996 to 2000 by the Cairns Cyclones, but a lack of support resulted in their withdrawal.[2]

Further representation in the competition was suggested in 2006 by a Cairns-based consortium of John O'Brien (owner of Pacific Toyota, Cairns), Denis Keeffe (chairman of Events Cairns and former CEO of the North Queensland Cowboys), Nigel Tillet (president of the CDRL) and John Moore (QRL Northern Division chairman), this time with the support of Peter Parr, CEO of the North Queensland Cowboys, and 9 of the 11 local CDRL clubs. Starter capital for the bid was provided by 40 local business people.[3]

The team name and logo were unveiled in July 2007 at a 'Legends of Origin' lunch held at The Reef Hotel Casino.[4] The Northern Pride bid was submitted to the QRL on 25 August 2007, and approved on 14 September 2007.[5]

Northern Pride is a development club built around the phrase 'Born and Bred.' It was formed to create a regionally based talent development pathway for players, coaches and administrators.[6] Prior to the creation of the club, talented Far North Queensland rugby league players were invariably forced to move away from the region to go to schools and/or join southern based state league and national league clubs. The Pride is a feeder club to the North Queensland Cowboys.

Competitions

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The Northern Pride first grade side competes in the QRL State competition, the Queensland Cup, which for sponsorship reasons is called the Hostplus Cup (2023-), formerly the Intrust Super Cup (2010–2022) and the Wizard Queensland Cup (2008–2009).

The club also field academy teams in the Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup U18 (2009–), and Cyril Connell Challenge U16 (2021–), and women's teams in the Harvey Norman U19 (2020–), Harvey Norman U17 (2024–), and from 2025 the BMD Premiership.

The club played in the former Hastings Deering Colts U20 Competition (2018–2020), Hastings Deering Colts U21 Competition (2021–2023), QRL Junior State Championships (2017–2020), and Cyril Connell Cup U16 (2009–2016).

Staff

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Coach

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Main page: Category:Northern Pride RLFC coaches

The original coach was Adrian Lam, who arrived in Cairns in August 2007 during the bid process, but was released a month later to take up a coaching position at the Sydney Roosters.[7] He was replaced by former NRL Canberra Raiders player Andrew Dunemann, with former North Queensland Cowboys player David Maiden, and Foley Shield coach Troy Cummings as Assistant Coaches. In their first year in the competition, the Pride finished in third place, and the following year they reached the Grand Final.

Dunemann resigned at the end of 2009 and Maiden was promoted to Head Coach with former Canberra Raiders and PNG international David Westley as Assistant Coach. In Maiden's first year, the Pride won the grand finals. Maido left at the end of 2012 season and was replaced by former Super League player Jason Demetriou as head coach with Ben Rauter as Assistant Coach.

Demetriou coached the Pride to a minor premiership in his first season, winning 17 of their 22 games and being awarded the 'Men of League Coach of the Year' award. In his second season he secured the minor premiership again, winning 20 games in 24 rounds, before taking out the premiership and the inaugural NRL State Championship. Demetriou resigned at the end of the 2014 season to further his career as a coach in the NRL. He was replaced by assistant coach Joe O'Callaghan, who coached the team during the 2015 and 2016 seasons with assistant coaches Shane O'Flanagan and Leon Hallie, and trainer Darren Ferricks.

Former North Queensland Cowboys and Queensland Origin winger Ty Williams was appointed coach in 2017, with assistant coaches Sam Obst and Shane O'Flanagan. Williams was named QRL 'Coach of the Year' for the 2018 season, and he signed several contract extensions which saw him coach until the end of the 2023 season.[8]

Eric Smith was appointed coach for the 2024 season, with former Pride players Sam Obst and Will Bugden as assistant coaches.[9]

Football Operations Managers

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  • Chey Bird (2018–2020)
  • Cameron Miller (2021)
  • Tanya Tully (2022– )

Team Managers

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  • Rob White (2008–2014)
  • Alan Marsh (2015–2016)
  • ? (2017–2019)
  • Terry Osmond (2020–2023)
  • Sam Harreman (2024– )

Captain

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The foundation captain of the Northern Pride was former North Queensland Cowboys and St. George Illawarra Dragons player Chris Sheppard.[10] He was the first player signed to the team in July 2007, and was captain and operations manager for the first three seasons. Sheppard retired after leading the Pride to the 2010 Queensland Cup premiership.

Former North Queensland Cowboys player Ty Williams was captain for the next three seasons (2011–2013), before retiring to captain-coach the CDRL Innisfail Leprechauns. In 2014 Brett Anderson and Jason Roos were named as joint co-captains.

Ryan Ghietti was named as captain in 2016, with Jack Svendsen as vice-captain. Ghietti retired at the end of the 2018 season and Tom Hancock and Dave Murphy were named as joint co-captains for the 2019 season. Javid Bowen was named captain for the 2020 Season, but only one round was played before the season was cancelled due to COVID-19.

When matches restarted in 2021, Bowen re-signed with the Cowboys and Chris Ostwald and Jayden Hodges were named co-captains. Hodges left at the end of the 2022 season, and Ostwald was named captain for the 2023 season, with Ewan Moore as vice-captain. Newly signed hooker, Kyle Schneider was appointed captain for the 2024 season, with Ewan Moore and Evan Child as joint vice-captains.

When the team captain has been unavailable due to injury or representative duties, they have been replaced by other team members, including Chey Bird, Ben Laity and Mark Cantoni. Other players have been named as captain for pre-season trials, including Warren Jensen, Ryan Stig, Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, Jordan Biondi-Odo and Tom Hancock.

CEO

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The foundation Chief Executive Officer was Dennis Keeffe (former CEO of the North Queensland Cowboys), who held the position from 2007 to 2009. He was replaced in 2010 by QRL Northern Division chairman John Moore. From 2011 to 2013 former team captain Chris Sheppard was chief executive officer. In 2013–2014 Northern Pride business development manager, Brock Schaefer was CEO.[11] Schaefer resigned at the end of the 2014 season to take up a role at South Sydney Rabbitohs, and was replaced by former Pride player Rod Jensen for the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Greg Dowling was CEO for the 2017 season, but resigned half-way through the 2018 season. He was replaced by Mark Quinn, who resigned at the end of the 2020 season. Paul Callaghan was CEO for the 2021 season, with Garreth Smith taking up the role in 2022.

  • Dennis Keeffe (2007–2009)
  • John Moore (2010)
  • Chris Sheppard (2011–2012)
  • Brock Schaefer (2013–2014)
  • Rod Jensen (2015–2016)
  • Greg Dowling (2017–2018)
  • Mark Quinn (2018–2020)
  • Paul Callaghan (2021)
  • Garreth Smith (2022– )

Chairman and Board of Directors

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The founding Northern Pride chairman was John O'Brien. He was replaced at the end of 2008 by Bob Fowler, who retired in December 2015. Terry Mackenroth acted as interim chairman until June 2016, when Cairns real-estate agent and club director, Tony Williamson, was appointed chairman. Williamson resigned at the end of the 2020 season, with Nigel Tillett acting as interim chairman until Terry Medhurst was appointed chairman at the start of the 2024 season.[12]

The Northern Pride Board of Directors for the 2024 season is Terry Medhurst (chair), Joel Riethmuller (player representative), Micheal Luck (North Queensland Cowboys representative), (FNQRL representative), Mark Whitnall, Leon Yeatman, Stephen Devenish and Sarah Campbell.

  • John O'Brien (2007–2008)
  • Bob Fowler (2009–2015)
  • Terry Mackenroth (2016)
  • Tony Williamson (2016–2020)
  • Nigel Tillett (2021–2023)
  • Terry Medhurst (2024– )

Life Members

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There are four life members. The first three life memberships were awarded at a Round 22 pre-game luncheon at Barlow Park, 7 August 2016.

  • John O'Brien AM
  • John Moore
  • Bob Fowler
  • Nigel Tillett

Venues

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Barlow Park

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Barlow Park
Map
Coordinates16°55′49″S 145°46′2″E / 16.93028°S 145.76722°E / -16.93028; 145.76722

The Pride's home ground is Barlow Park, corner Scott & Severin St, Parramatta Park, in Cairns. The playing field is 114 metres long (100 metres of field plus two 7-metre in-goal areas) by 68 metres wide. The venue has a capacity of 15,000, which includes 1,700 seats (mostly undercover) in a stand on the northern side of the park. The stand was constructed in 1987, with an extension added in 2003. Further upgrades are proposed to enable the venue to be used for preliminary soccer matches in the lead up to the 2032 Olympic games, with construction due to start in 2025.[13]

The facility is floodlit for night games with four towers providing 620 lux. In 2024 a $10.9 million project installed four LED towers which increased the lighting capacity to broadcast standard of 1800 lux, and also installed a large video screen for scoring and replays.[14]

The car park can accommodate approximately 300 vehicles.

In 2012–2013 the Pride played 13 consecutive home games at Barlow Park without loss. In 2014 Barlow Park was renamed 'The Jungle' and the Pride won all 12 matches they played there.

Other venues

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When Barlow Park was unavailable due to renovations, maintenance and conflicts with other events, the Pride played at nearby venues. They played three home games at CDRL Kangaroos' Vico Oval (two in 2010 and one in 2019), one home game at CDJRL Jones Park in 2018, and two home games at CDRL Brothers Cairns Stan Williams Park in 2018.

Inclement weather resulted in a change of venue in Round 7 2014, when the Pride home game against Easts Tigers was postponed by Cyclone Ita and later played at Davies Park, Mareeba, and Round 1 2018, when heavy rain closed Barlow Park, so the Pride's home game against Wynnum Manly Seagulls was played at Langlands Park, Brisbane.

The Pride have relocated home games to regional venues: Davies Park, Mareeba (2014); Atherton Stadium (2016 against Burleigh Bears, and 2018 against Townsville Blackhawks); Callendar Park, Innisfail (2022 against Wynnum Manly Seagulls); Tully Showgrounds (2023 against Sunshine Coast Falcons); and Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville (2024 against Souths Logan Magpies).

Country Week

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As part of the QRL's 'Country Week' initiative, the Northern Pride have played at Alec Inch Oval, Mount Isa (2012); Jilara Oval, Yarrabah (2013); Davies Park, Mareeba (2014); Callendar Park, Innisfail (2015); Ravenshoe JRL Grounds (2016); Yusia Ginau Oval, Bamaga (2017); John Street Oval, Cooktown (2018 and 2024); Ken Brown Oval, Thursday Island (2019 and 2022), Atherton Stadium (2021); and Andoom Oval, Weipa (2023).[15]

Pride Oval and Leagues Club

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Vico Oval
Map
Coordinates16°55′43″S 145°43′51″E / 16.92861°S 145.73083°E / -16.92861; 145.73083

The Pride purchased CDRL Kangaroos Leagues Club and Vico Oval, Irene Street, Mooroobool from the Redcliffe Dolphins in June 2008 for $1.85m (the Dolphins having purchased the Oval and Leagues Club from the Kangaroos in 2005 when the Roos were in financial difficulty). Vico Oval was renamed Pride Oval and the 2008 Northern Pride Player Awards ceremony was held at the Pride Leagues Club. Pre-season trials were played at Pride Oval in 2009, as well as rounds 9 and 11 of the 2010 season.

The Oval and Leagues Club cost around $230,000 a year to maintain, and so in December 2010 Cairns Regional Council agreed to purchase the sporting complex for $2.5m to guarantee its future as a sporting field, prevent residential development on the land and free the Northern Pride rugby league club from an oppressive debt. The Pride were given a six-month lease, and when it expired in May 2011 they decided not to renew and moved to Barlow Park. Pride Oval was leased to CDRL Kangaroos RLFC and became Vico Oval and Kangaroos Leagues Club once again. The Pride played pre-season trial matches at Vico Oval in 2012 and 2016.

Seasons

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Main page: Category:Northern Pride RLFC seasons

2008 – Inaugural Season – Preliminary Finalists

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Main article: Northern Pride 2008 season

In their first year in the Queensland Cup the Northern Pride came third, losing the preliminary final in golden point extra-time to the Souths Logan Magpies, who went on to win the 2008 grand final. The foundation coach was Andrew Dunemann, who had played first-grade in both the NRL and English Super League. The assistant coach was David Maiden, a rugby league international who had played in the NRL, English Super League, and Queensland Cup. The foundation captain was Chris Sheppard, who had played for the North Queensland Cowboys and St. George Illawarra Dragons.

2009 – Runners Up

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Main article: Northern Pride 2009 season

The Northern Pride followed up their impressive first season by finishing second and reaching the grand final. The Pride's first grand final appearance ended in a 32–18 loss to the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles at Stockland Park. Coach Andrew Dunemann left at the end of the season to take up a position as assistant coach to Rick Stone at the Newcastle Knights.

2010 – Premiers

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Main article: Northern Pride 2010 season

David Maiden took over as coach. Maiden played for the North Queensland Cowboys, Gateshead Thunder and Hull FC, as well as representing Scotland as an international in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup. The Northern Pride finished fourth and made the Grand Final, having won 11 matches in a row. They won their first premiership, beating Norths Devils 30–20 at Suncorp Stadium. Captain Chris Sheppard won the Duncan Hall Medal for his man-of-the-match performance, which was his last game before retirement.

Grand Final video highlights.

2011 – Semi-finalists

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Main article: Northern Pride 2011 season

The new captain was recently retired North Queensland Cowboys wing Ty Williams. Between Round 14 of the 2010 season and Round 5 of the 2011 season, the Northern Pride won 17 consecutive games, a Queensland Cup record. After a draw in Round 6 and a win in Round 7, the Pride were unbeaten after 19 matches. The Pride finished the 2011 season in second place, but were eliminated after losing the semi-final 26-20 to Tweed Heads Seagulls at Dolphin Oval, Redcliffe.

2012 season

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Main article: Northern Pride 2012 season

In 2012, the club finished seventh to miss out on a finals appearance for the first time in their short history. At the end of the season, coach David Maiden resigned, while fullback Chey Bird, who scored 572 points in 94 appearances for the Pride, retired along with former North Queensland Cowboys star Rod Jensen, who scored 36 tries in 69 games for the club, second on the Pride's all-time try scorer list.

2013 – Minor Premiers

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Main article: Northern Pride 2013 season

Former Super League player Jason Demetriou replaced David Maiden as coach, and Brock Schaefer replaced Chris Sheppard as CEO. The Pride finished first and won their first minor premiership. Head Coach Jason Demetriou was awarded the Men of League Coach of the Year. The Pride lost the major semi-final and the preliminary final, and missed out on a Grand Final appearance. At the end of the season Captain Ty Williams retired.

2014 – Minor Premiers, Premiers and NRL State Champions

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Main article: Northern Pride 2014 season

Coach Jason Demetriou named Brett Anderson and Jason Roos as joint co-captains. Barlow Park was renamed 'The Jungle' and the Pride introduced a new mascot, Barlow the lion. The Pride won 20 of their 24 games (including all 11 home games at Barlow Park) and they took out the minor premiership for the second year in a row. The Pride won the grand final 36–4 against Easts Tigers and won the inaugural NRL State Championship against the New South Wales Cup premiers, Penrith Panthers. At the end of the season four of the Pride's players were offered NRL contracts and Demetriou left to take up the role of assistant coach at the North Queensland Cowboys.

2015 – Elimination Finals

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Main article: Northern Pride 2015 season

The Northern Pride defended their premiership under new coach Joe O'Callaghan. This was the inaugural season of the Townsville Blackhawks in the Queensland Cup, who became the third feeder club of the North Queensland Cowboys. The Pride were eliminated 54–26 in the first week of the finals by the Ipswich Jets, who would go on to win the Queensland Cup. The Pride got off to a poor start, losing the first four rounds, but then began to string some wins together, climbing into the top eight by Round 9. They won 14 games this season, and finished in sixth place, but were eliminated in the first week of the finals, losing 26–54 to the Ipswich Jets, who would go on to win the Grand Final against the new Townsville side.

2016 season

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Main article: Northern Pride 2016 season

The Pride lost a wealth of talent to retirement at the end of last season. In 2016 they fielded the youngest team so far, with an average age of 21. While the Pride had some memorable wins, they lost more home games than they won and finished eighth, missing out on the finals series for just the second time. At the end of the season coach Joe O'Callaghan resigned.

2017 season

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Main article: Northern Pride 2017 season

Ty Williams succeeded Joe O'Callaghan as coach. The Pride struggled this year, winning only six games, and losing seventeen, including eight losses in a row from Round 11 to Round 19. The Pride, who previously had an unenviable record of wins at home, managed only two victories at Barlow Park. They finished in twelfth place, their worst season to date.

2018 – Elimination Finals

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Main article: Northern Pride 2018 season

In their second year under coach Ty Williams the Pride won 13 games, an improvement on last year. They finished fourth and qualified for the finals, the first time since 2015. However they were eliminated in the first week of the finals by Easts Tigers. This game was played at Stan Williams Park, the home of Cairns Brothers, as Barlow Park was unavailable.

2019 season

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Main article: Northern Pride 2019 season

The Pride's 2019 season was disappointing. While they started the season well, winning their first two games against tough opponents, they went on to lose the next 10 straight, a club record, and finished in twelfth place with just five wins from 23 games. They managed to finish the season in a competitive fashion, pulling off a thrilling comeback to defeat Easts Tigers 18-16 in their last home game, before narrowly falling to Tweed Seagulls 12-10 in the final round.

2020 season

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Main article: Northern Pride 2020 season

The season was cancelled after one round due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[16] The Pride played three pre-season trials, two of which attracted large crowds - the trial against the Blackhawks was a curtain-raiser to the Cowboys v Broncos pre-season trial, and the trial against the Hunters attracted a large ex-pat following. The only match in the regular season was an away game where the Pride lost to Tweed Heads Seagulls. In August and September a special four-team 'Lightning Challenge' competition was held to give the players and fans some rugby league in what was otherwise a very quiet year.

2021 season

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Main article: Northern Pride 2021 season

The 2021 Intrust Super Cup was played over 19 rounds.[17] The Northern Pride finished ninth and missed out playing in the finals.

2022 – Elimination Finals

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Main article: Northern Pride 2022 season

The 2022 Hostplus Cup saw fourteen teams playing 20 rounds. The Northern Pride finished 8th and were knocked out of the finals series in week one, losing 30-22 to the Central Queensland Capras.

2023 – Elimination Finals

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Main article: Northern Pride 2023 season

The 2023 Hostplus Cup was played over 22 rounds. The Northern Pride finished in seventh place, but were knocked out of the finals series in week one, losing 15-14 to Wynnum Manly Seagulls. Coach Ty Williams retired at the end of the season.

2024 – Minor Premiers

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Main article: Northern Pride 2024 season
See also: 2024 Queensland Cup

The 2024 Hostplus Cup is the 29th season of Queensland's top-level statewide rugby league competition run by the Queensland Rugby League. Fifteen teams will play over 23 rounds between March and August, with the finals series played in September.

Eric Smith was appointed as coach.[18] New signings included Lachlan West, Nat McGavin and Bacho Salam from the Brisbane Tigers, Dane Aukafolau (Newcastle Knights), Jensen Taumoepeau (Newtown Jets), Kyle Schneider (Mackay Cutters), Josh Allen (Canberra Raiders) and Ashton Galea (Innisfail Brothers).

Northern Pride 2024 Squad
First team squad Coaching staff
  • Kyle Schneider (c) – HK
  • Ewan Moore (vc) – SR
  • Evan Child (vc) – LK
  • Seamus King-Smith – FB
  • Nat McGavin – WG
  • Jenson Taumoepeau – WG
  • Rashaun Denny – CE
  • Bacho Salam – CE
  • Dantoray Lui – HB
  • Lachlan West – FB
  • Ash Little – PR
  • Terrence Casey-Douglas – SR
  • Paea Pua – PR
  • Christopher Ostwald – HK
  • Josh Allen – PR
  • Will Partridge – WG, CE
  • Dane Aukafolau – SR
  • Matthew Egan – HB
  • Ryan Flegler – HK
  • Kenneth Fonoti – LK
  • Harry Freebairn – HB
  • Denzel King – HK
  • Jaymon Moore – PR
  • Taniela Ta'ufo'ou – SR
  • Feao Tongia – SR
  • Daniel Woodhouse – CE
  • Rhy Young – FB
  • Joseph Ratuvakacerivalu – PR
  • Whyatt Barnes – LK
  • Ashton Galea – FB

Head coach

  • Eric Smith (Head Coach)

Assistant coaches

  • Sam Obst (Assistant Coach)
  • Will Bugden (Assistant Coach)
  • Tim Holdsworth (Strength & Conditioning)
Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice-captain(s)

Updated: 13 March 2024
Source(s): [1]


North Queensland Cowboys allocated players

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The Cowboys split their squad of NRL and development list players between their two feeder clubs, the Pride and Mackay Cutters, with players not required for that weekend's NRL fixture heading to their Queensland Cup team.[19]

Cowboys who played for the Pride in 2024

2024 Ladder

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Position 2024 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
1 Northern Pride 20 17 0 3 3 660 308 +352 40

Team of the Decade, 2008–2017

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In 2017, to mark the ten-year anniversary of the Northern Pride, a 'Team of the Decade' was selected. Eligible players had to have played 30 matches for the Pride. The selection panel was Brett Allen, Rhys O'Neill, Pat Bailey, Greg Dowling, Rob White and Bob Fowler. The Team was announced at a Gala Anniversary Dinner on 30 June 2017.

Club records

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  • Most appearances: Jason Roos, 163 (2008–2015).
  • Most points scored for the club: Chey Bird, 574 points (23 tries, 226 goals).
  • Most points scored in a season: Chey Bird, 216 points (5 tries, 97 goals) 2011 season; Khan Ahwang 206 points in 23 games in the 2016 season (13 tries, 76 goals).
  • Most points in a game: Tom Humble 34 points (4 tries, 9 goals) against Redcliffe in Round 18, 2009.
  • Most tries scored for the club: Brett Anderson, 61 tries.
  • Most tries scored in a season: Linc Port, 26 tries in 25 games in the 2015 season.
  • Most tries in a game: 4 tries each by Brett Anderson (2008 v Mackay and again in 2011 v Easts); Tom Humble (2009 v Redcliffe); Linc Port (2015 v Capras).
  • Most goals for the club: Chey Bird, 226 goals.
  • Most goals in a season: Chey Bird, 97 goals, 2011 season.
  • Most field-goals: Chris Sheppard, 3 field-goals.

Jerseys

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  • Northern Pride primary jerseys
  • 2008
    2008
  • 2009
    2009
  • 2010
    2010
  • 2011
    2011
  • 2012
    2012
  • 2013
    2013
  • 2014
    2014
  • 2015
    2015
  • 2016
    2016
  • 2017
    2017
  • 2018
    2018
  • 2020
    2020
  • 2023
    2023
  • 2024
    2024
  • Northern Pride alternative jerseys
  • 2008
    2008
  • 2009
    2009
  • 2010
    2010
  • 2011
    2011
  • 2012
    2012
  • 2013
    2013
  • 2014
    2014
  • 2015
    2015
  • 2016
    2016
  • 2023
    2023
  • 2024
    2024
  • Northern Pride special jerseys
  • 2010 NAIDOC
    2010 NAIDOC
  • 2011 NAIDOC
    2011 NAIDOC
  • 2011 NPA
    2011 NPA
  • 2012 Mt Isa
    2012 Mt Isa

Special playing strips

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The five communities of the NPA Region: Injinoo, Umagico, Bamaga, New Mapoon and Seisia, the communities are represented on the five dots on the boomerang.
The five tribes the traditional owners of the NPA Anggamuthi, Atambaya, Wuthati, Yadhaykenu and Gudang. The tribes are depicted through the five rivers that stream from the bottom of the boomerang.
The main centrepiece of the design the Torres Strait Headress (Dhari) traditionally known as a Dhibal, is from Saibai Island, which makes up the majority of the TSI population in the NPA which migrated to the NPA throughout the 1940s. The Dhari as a significant importance in TSI culture, the initiation of young men into warriors, celebrated through dance and ceremonies.
The boomerang represents the Aboriginal peoples of the NPA, used in hunting and gathering and significant ceremonies.
  • 2012: Pink socks and pink bootlaces for the Breast Cancer Foundation and Women in League Round, Round 15 played on Saturday 23 June 2012 at Barlow Park against Tweed Heads Seagulls.
  • 2012: Orange jersey for the Round 17 game played on Saturday 14 July 2012 at Alec Inch Oval, Mt Isa against Souths Logan Magpies.

Sponsors

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Naming rights sponsor

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  • 2008–2013: CRGT / Skill360
  • 2014–2017: Sea Swift
  • 2018–2019: Mount Peter (Kenfrost Homes) (The Pride started the 2018 season without a major sponsor)
  • 2020– : Kenfrost Homes

Other sponsors

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  • Jersey sponsor: Sea Swift, Brothers Leagues Club, Queensland Country Credit Union.
  • Sleeve sponsor: NQ X-Ray (2008–2010), Skytrans (2011–2014), Rivers Insurance Brokers (2015), Rivers Insurance Brokers & LJ Hooker (2016)
  • Shorts sponsor: Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns Regional Council, Fuller Sports, Intrust Super, Cairns Hardware.
  • Playing strip manufacturer: EMU Sportswear
  • Other sponsors: XXXX; Gilligans Backpacker Hotel and Resort; Pacific Toyota; Cairns District Rugby League; Calanna Pharmacy; Tropic Wings; GATA Plastering; All Seasons Cairns Colonial Club; Cairns Plan Printing; Yalumba Winery.

Media partners

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Players

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Northern Pride players (2008-2023)

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Main page: Category:Northern Pride RLFC players
Player Pride Heritage No. Appearances First Game Seasons Positions Tries Goals FG Pts
Adam Mills 25 16 2008, Round 6 2008–2009 Prop 3 0 0 12
Aidan Day 61 17 2011, Round 22 2011, 2016–2018 Lock, Second-row, interchange 0 0 0 0
Aiden Smith 87 14 2013, Round 1 2013 Halfback, Five-eighth 1 0 0 4
Aisea Namoa 62 3 2010, Round 19 2010 Wing, Centre 0 0 0 0
Akeripa Tia-Kilifi 124 4 2016, Round 1 2016 Second-row, Lock, interchange 0 0 0 0
Alex Starmer 16 120 2008, Round 1 2008–2015 Prop 6 0 0 24
Ash Little 190 33 2022, Round 1 2022– Lock, Prop, Second-row, interchange 8 0 0 32
Bacho Salam 218 x 2024, Round 1 2024 Wing, Centre x x x x
Ben Fitzpatrick 48 12 2010, Round 1 2010–2012 Fullback 1 0 0 4
Ben Jeffries 107 1 2014, Round 22 2014 Centre, Wing 0 0 0 0
Ben Kerr 27 3 2008, Round 10 2008 Second-row, Prop, interchange 0 0 0 0
Ben Laity 8 117 2008, Round 1 2008–2013 Centre, Wing 10 0 0 40
Benjamin Reuter XXX 5 2016, Round 16 2016 Halfback, Five-eighth, Centre 0 0 0 0
Bernard Lewis 170 44 2020, Round 1 2020–2023 Second-row, Lock, interchange 9 0 0 36
Brad Lupi 143 2 2017, Round 24 2017, 2020 Wing, Centre 0 0 0 0
Bradley Stephen 117 19 2015, Round 2 2015, 2017–2018 Centre, Wing 9 2 0 40
Brayden Torpy 123 35 2016, Round 1 2016, 2019 Fullback, Wing, Centre, interchange 2 15 1 39
Brendan Frei 196 5 2022, Round 11 2022 Centre, Wing 3 0 0 12
Brent Oosen 83 20 2012, Round 17 2012–2015 Second-row, Lock 0 0 0 0
Brenton Bowen 50 9 2010, Round 1 2010 Second-row, Lock 1 1 0 6
Brett Anderson 4 152 2008, Round 1 2008, 2010–2015, 2018 Prop, Second-row 77 0 0 308
Callan Myles 35 4 2008, Finals Week 1 2008–2009 Five-eighth, Halfback 0 0 0 0
Cameron Torpy 155 10 2019, Round 1 2019 interchange, Hooker, Lock, Second-row 1 0 0 4
Cephas Chinfat 165 13 2019, Round 15 2019–2021 Second-row, interchange 4 0 0 16
Chey Bird 2 96 2008, Round 1 2008–2012 Lock, Second-row 23 235 0 562
Chris Afamasaga 30 8 2008, Round 11 2008 interchange, Prop, Lock 1 0 0 4
Chris Ostwald 172 51 2020, Round 1 2020– Wing, Halfback, Fullback, interchange 6 6 6 42
Chris Riesen 40 6 2009, Round 1 2010 Five-eighth, Centre, interchange, Halfback 1 0 0 4
Chris Sheppard 1 60 2008, Round 1 2008–2010 interchange, Prop 5 6 3 35
Codey Kennedy 115 1 2015, Round 6 2015 Centre, Wing 0 0 0 0
Colin Wilkie 125 42 2016, Round 5 2016–2018 interchange, Lock 8 0 0 32
Connor Jones 133 46 2017, Round 1 2017–2019 Fullback, Wing 7 0 0 28
Dane Aukafolau 223 x 2024, Round 3 2024 Centre, Wing xz x x x
Dane Hogan 54 2 2010, Round 2 2010 Five-eighth, Centre, Lock, Halfback, interchange, Fullback 1 0 0 4
Daniel Hindmarsh-Takyi 205 21 2023, Round 2 2023 Second-row, interchange, Prop 2 0 0 8
Daniel Woodhouse 199 16 2023, Round 2 2023– Centre, Wing, interchange 4 0 0 16
Dantoray Lui 210 12 2023, Round 5 2023– Prop, Second-row, interchange 3 0 0 12
Darryn Schonig 134 43 2017, Round 1 2017–2018 Centre, Wing 5 0 0 20
David Murphy 114 85 2015, Round 4 2015–2016, 2018, 2019 Second-row, Lock, Centre, Hooker 5 0 0 20
Davin Crampton 70 75 2011, Round 7 2011–2014 Second-row, Lock 45 0 0 180
Dean McGilvray 116 4 2015, Round 7 2015 Centre, Wing 1 0 0 4
Denzel King 119 29 2015, Round 11 2015–2016, 2019, 2021– interchange, Hooker, Halfback 3 0 0 12
Dominic Biondi 160 3 2019, Round 5 2019 interchange, Second-row, Prop 1 0 0 4
Drew Campbell 22 22 2008, Round 4 2008–2010 interchange, Prop 8 0 0 32
Eddie 'Mareko' Daniels 198 1 2022, Round 16 2022 Halfback, Hooker, Five-eighth, interchange 1 0 0 4
Eric Warria 34 1 2008, Round 19 2008 Fullback, Wing, Five-eighth, interchange 0 0 0 0
Evan Child 162 59 2019, Round 8 2019, 2021– interchange 17 0 0 68
Ewan Moore 163 59 2019, Round 9 2019, 2021– Fullback, Halfback 17 0 0 68
Feao Tongia 207 18 2023, Round 2 2023 Prop 2 0 0 8
Frederick Koraba 127 2 2016, Round 8 2016 Prop, Second-row, interchange 0 0 0 0
Germaine Paulson 41 18 2009, Round 1 2009 Second-row, Lock 7 0 0 28
Gordon Rattler 3 11 2008, Round 1 2008–2009 Hooker, Prop, Five-eighth 3 0 0 12
Graham Clark 111 69 2015, Round 1 2015, 2017–2018 Prop, Second-row 8 0 0 32
Grant Anderson 181 15 2021, Round 3 2021 Fullback 9 9 0 54
Greg Byrnes 17 36 2008, Round 1 2008–2009 Hooker, interchange, Halfback 7 0 0 28
Greg Miglio 139 2 2016, Round 18 2016 Prop, interchange 2 0 0 8
Harry Freebairn 202 17 2023, Round 2 2023 Centre 0 0 0 0
Hugh Sedger 154 8 2019, Round 1 2019 Five-eighth, interchange, Hooker, Halfback, Fullback, Lock 0 0 0 0
Jack Brock 140 7 2017, Round 11 2017 interchange 0 0 0 0
Jack Campagnolo 142 28 2017, Round 22 2017–2020 Prop 5 27 0 74
Jack Cooper 66 6 2011, Round 1 2011 Prop 0 0 0 0
Jack Gosiewski 221 x 2024, Round 1 2024 Second-row 0
Jack Murphy 144 27 2018, Round 1 2018–2019 Fullback, Halfback 2 0 0 8
Jack Svendsen 102 57 2014, Round 8 2014–2016 Centre, Wing 9 0 0 36
Jacob Wallace 197 0 2022, Round 13 2022 interchange, Lock 0 0 0 0
Jahoiyakim Afoa 193 3 2022, Round 3 2022 interchange, Second-row, Lock, Prop, Wing, Centre 0 0 0 0
Jaiman Lowe 52 11 2010, Round 1 2010 Wing, Fullback, Centre 2 0 0 8
Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 195 2 2022, Round 5 2022 Hooker 0 0 0 0
James Clark 150 4 2018, Round 7 2018 Fullback 0 0 0 0
Jamie Frizzo 29 48 2008, Round 11 2008–2010, 2012 Prop, Second-row 18 0 0 72
Jared Allen 103 64 2014, Round 11 2014, 2016–2017, 2019 Fullback, Wing 7 0 0 28
Jason Roos 9 214 2008, Round 1 2008–2015 Wing, Centre, interchange 17 0 0 68
Jay Aston 53 11 2010, Round 2 2010 Centre, Wing 0 0 0 0
Jayden Corrigan 176 11 2021, Round 1 2021 interchange 6 0 0 24
Jayden Hodges 178 25 2021, Round 1 2021–2022 Lock 4 0 0 16
Jaymon Moore 203 21 2023, Round 2 2023 Wing 6 0 0 24
Jenson Taumoepeau 215 x 2024, Round 1 2024 Wing, interchange x x x x
Jodeci Tiraha-Baker 222 x 2024, Round 2 2024 Halfback, interchange, Hooker x x x x
Joe Eichner 168 4 2019, Round 21 2019–2020 Wing, Fullback, interchange 0 0 0 0
Jonico Hardwick 151 2 2018, Round 18 2018 Wing, 2 0 0 8
Jordan Biondi-Odo 95 83 2013, Round 22 2013, 2016–2019 Five-eighth, interchange, Hooker, Halfback, Fullback, Lock, 8 48 1 129
Joseph Ratuvakacereivalu 191 0 2022, Round 1 2022 interchange, 0 0 0 0
Josh Allen 214 x 2024, Round 1 2024 Prop, x x x x
Josh Vaughan 6 42 2008, Round 1 2008–2009 17 0 0 68
Josh Stuckey 175 18 2020, Round 1 2020–2021 Second-row, 9 0 0 36
Julian Christian 188 34 2022, Round 1 2022–2023 Fullback, Halfback, 8 6 0 44
Justin Castellaro 84 61 2012, Round 18 2012–2018 Centre, Wing, 22 22 0 132
Justin Frain 208 16 2023, Round 3 2023 Second-row, 4 0 0 16
Keelan White 120 11 2015, Round 17 2015–2017 interchange, Lock, 2 0 0 8
Kenneth Fonoti 185 45 2021, Round 9 2021–2023 Second-row, Lock, Prop, Wing, Centre, 4 0 0 16
Khan Ahwang 121 35 2016, Round 1 2016–2017 Wing, Fullback, Centre, 19 103 0 282
Kienan Grogan-Hayes 138 5 2017, Round 7 2017 Fullback, Wing, 2 0 0 8
Kyle Schneider 219 x 2024, Round 1 2024 Hooker, x x x x
Lachlan West 225 x 2024, Round 6 2024 Fullback, x x x x
Lancen Joudo 68 13 2011, Round 5 2011 6 0 0 24
Lata Fakalelu 182 26 2021, Round 5 2021–2022 interchange, Prop, Lock, 2 0 0 8
Latu Fifita 101 12 2014, Round 1 2014 1 0 0 4
Linc Port 106 51 2014, Round 21 2014–2016 Fullback, Wing, 37 11 0 170
Luke George 112 41 2015, Round 3 2015–2017 Wing, Centre, interchange, 22 0 0 88
Luke Millwood 33 10 2008, Round 19 2008–2009 3 0 0 12
Luke Saunders 75 13 2011, Round 15 2011–2012 4 0 0 16
Maddie Oosen 81 5 2012, Round 9 2012 0 0 0 0
Mark Cantoni 13 89 2008, Round 1 2008–2011 25 0 0 100
Mark Dalle Cort 49 39 2010, Round 1 2010–2012 9 0 0 36
Mark Rosendale 186 16 2021, Round 10 2021–2022 Wing, interchange, 5 0 0 20
Mat Laumea 156 19 2019, Round 1 2019 Prop, interchange, 0 0 0 0
Matthew Egan 183 33 2021, Round 5 2021–2023 Halfback, interchange, Hooker, 6 0 0 24
Matthew Musumeci 137 36 2017, Round 10 2017, 2019–2021 Wing, Fullback, interchange, 11 0 0 44
Matti Moyle 187 1 2021, Round 14 2021 interchange, 0 0 0 0
Maurice Blair 157 15 2019, Round 1 2019 Second-row, interchange, Prop, Lock, 1 0 0 4
Menmuny Murgha 105 2 2014, Round 8 2014 0 0 0 0
Mervyn Walker 92 1 2013, Round 5 2013 1 0 0 4
Mick Wilson 73 12 2011, Round 13 2011 3 0 0 12
Mitchell Seri 79 4 2012, Round 4 2012 0 4 0 8
Nat McGavin 216 x 2024, Round 1 2024 Wing, x x x x
Nathan Wales 113 20 2015, Round 3 2015, 2017–2018 Second-row, interchange, 1 0 0 4
Nick Dorante 94 2 2013, Round 12 2013 0 0 0 0
Nick Lui-Toso 171 31 2020, Round 1 2020–2022, 2024 Prop, interchange, 5 0 0 20
Noel Underwood 15 75 2008, Round 1 2008–2013 5 0 0 20
Paea Pua 184 41 2021, Round 6 2021–2023 Prop, interchange, 5 0 0 20
Patrick Gallen 166 5 2019, Round 18 2019–2020 interchange, Hooker, 1 0 0 4
PJ Webb 104 3 2014, Round 7 2014–2015 Second-row 0 0 0 0
Ponepate Tongia 206 4 2023, Round 2 2023 interchange 0 0 0 0
Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia 26 27 2008, Round 11 2008–2010 7 9 0 46
Quinlyn Cannon 164 7 2019, Round 14 2019 interchange, Hooker, 2 0 0 8
Rajan Opetaia-Halls 126 9 2016, Round 5 2016 interchange, Prop, Lock, Second-row, 0 0 0 0
Rashaun Denny 200 21 2023, Round 2 2023– Centre, 6 0 0 24
Regan Verney 118 4 2015, Round 2 2015 interchange, Second-row, 0 0 0 0
Rhy Young 201 14 2023, Round 2 2023 Wing, interchange, 2 0 0 8
Richie Marsters 28 3 2008, Round 10 2008–2009 0 0 0 0
Rod Griffin 31 69 2008, Round 14 2008–2012, 2020–2021 Prop, interchange, 27 9 0 126
Rod Jensen 37 84 2009, Round 1 2009–2012 37 0 0 148
Ryan Flegler 212 6 2023, Round 10 2023 interchange, 0 0 0 0
Ryan Ghietti 64 137 2011, Round 1 2011–2018 Hooker, Five-eighth, Halfback, interchange, Wing, 29 0 1 117
Ryan Stig 51 19 2010, Round 1 2010 9 53 0 142
Saia Makisi 80 11 2012, Round 6 2012 1 0 0 4
Sam Obst 86 74 2013, Round 1 2013–2015 Halfback, Five-eighth, Second-row, 17 0 1 69
Scott Gibson 76 14 2012, Round 6 2012 4 0 0 16
Seamus King-Smith 213 4 2023, Round 20 2023– Fullback, interchange, 0 0 0 0
Semi Tadulala 85 53 2013, Round 1 2013–2015 Wing, Centre, interchange, 20 0 0 80
Shaun Nona 71 68 2011, Round 10 2011–2014 11 141 0 326
Shawn Bowen 141 63 2017, Round 17 2017–2022 Wing, Centre, Fullback, 18 0 0 72
Sheldon Powe-Hobbs 72 104 2011, Round 11 2011–2018 interchange, Prop, Halfback, 10 0 0 40
Stephen Sheppard 7 11 2008, Round 1 2008 3 0 0 12
Steve Snitch 88 16 2013, Round 1 2013 1 0 0 4
Steven Tatipata 161 2 2019, Round 7 2019 Centre, Wing, 2 0 0 8
Taniela Ta'ufo'ou 211 8 2023, Round 7 2023 interchange, Lock, Second-row, 1 0 0 4
Taputoa Sonny Rea 56 8 2010, Round 3 2010 1 0 0 4
Terrence Casey-Douglas 158 36 2019, Round 3 2019–2022 interchange, Second-row, Lock, Prop, 2 0 0 8
Theeran Pearson 58 2 2010, Round 4 2010 0 0 0 0
Thomas Duffy 220 x 2024, Round 1 2024 Halfback, x x x x
Todd Carney 147 8 2018, Round 1 2018 Five-eighth, 1 2 0 8
Tom Chester 224 x 2024, Round 4 2024 Fullback, x x x x
Tom Hancock 96 24 2013, Round 23 2009 Second-row, interchange, Lock, Prop, 20 47 0 174
Tom Humble 39 2 2009, Round 1 2019 0 0 0 0
Tom McGrath 167 21 2019, Round 18 2021–2022 interchange, Second-row, Lock, Hooker, Prop, 5 0 0 20
Tom Steadman 177 27 2021, Round 1 2021–2022 Five-eighth, Halfback, 3 33 0 78
Troy Kapea 135 40 2017, Round 1 2017–2018 interchange, Lock, Prop, 4 0 0 16
Tyrone McCarthy 99 27 2014, Round 1 2014 9 0 0 36
Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi 110 39 2015, Round 1 2015–2016 Second-row, interchange, Prop, Lock, 4 0 0 16
Warren Jensen 14 17 2008, Round 1 2008 3 0 0 12
Wayne Ulugia 82 27 2012, Round 13 2012–2013 16 0 0 64
Whyatt Barnes 192 24 2022, Round 1 2022– interchange, Lock, Prop, 0 0 0 0
Will Partridge 189 28 2022, Round 1 2022– Wing, Centre, interchange, 19 55 0 186
Will Bugden 131 55 2017, Round 1 2017–2019 Prop, interchange, 4 0 0 16
Zac Vella 209 8 2023, Round 3 2023 interchange, 0 0 0 0
Zane Knowles 204 2 2023, Round 2 2023 interchange, 0 0 0 0
Sam Cramp 229 x 2024, Round 14 2024 Second-row, x x x x


North Queensland Cowboys allocation players who played for Pride (2008-2023)

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Main page: Category:North Queensland Cowboys
Player Pride Heritage No. Appearances First Game Seasons Positions Tries Goals FG Pts
Ben Condon* 174 1 2020, Round 1 2020 Second-row 0 0 0 0
Ben Hampton* 136 17 2017, Round 8 2017-2019, 2021-2022 Five-eighth, Halfback, interchange, Fullback 6 0 0 24
Ben Vaeau* 10 12 2008, Round 1 2008 Prop 3 0 0 12
Braidon Burns* 228 x 2024, Round 9 2024 Centre x x x x
Brandon Boor* 38 18 2009, Round 4 2009 Wing, interchange 4 0 0 16
Cameron King* 100 22 2014, Round 1 2014-2015 interchange, Lock 5 7 0 34
Carl Webb* 45 4 2009, Round 6 2009-2010 Prop, Second-row 1 0 0 4
Clint Amos* 47 23 2009, Round 2 2009-2011 Prop, Second-row, Hooker 3 0 1 13
Coen Hess* 128 6 2016, Round 14 2016 Second-row 0 0 0 0
Connelly Lemuelu* 169 13 2020, Round 1 2020-2022 Second-row, Centre, Lock 5 0 0 20
Cory Paterson* 74 18 2011, Round 14 2011-2012 Second-row, Lock, interchange 12 26 0 100
David Faiumu* 24 5 2008, Round 2 2008 Second-row, Hooker, interchange 1 0 0 4
David Pangai* 36 4 2009, Round 1 2009 Wing, interchange 1 0 0 4
Emry Pere* 149 24 2018, Round 1 2018 interchange, Lock, Prop 1 0 0 4
Enari Tuala* 146 27 2018, Round 1 2018-2019 Centre, Wing, Fullback 10 0 0 40
Felise Kaufusi* 90 19 2013, Round 2 2013 Prop, Hooker, interchange 1 0 0 4
Harrison Edwards* 226 x 2024, Round 8 2024 Lock, Second-row x x x x
Heilum Luki* 179 7 2021, Round 1 2021 Prop, Second-row, Lock, interchange 0 0 0 0
Jack Gosiewski 217 x 2024, Round 1 2024 Second-row x x x x
Jackson Nicolau* 5 19 2008, Round 1 2008 Centre, Five-eighth 7 0 0 28
Jake Clifford* 148 26 2018, Round 1 2018-2021, 2024 Halfback, Five-eighth 14 64 2 186
James Segeyaro* 60 5 2011, Round 1 2011-2012 Hooker, interchange 5 0 0 20
James Tamou* 43 11 2009, Round 1 2009-2010 Prop, Second-row 1 0 0 4
Jeremiah Nanai* 180 7 2021, Round 2 2021 interchange, Prop, Second-row 0 0 0 0
Jodeci Baker-Tiraha* 222 x 2024, Round 2 2024 Centre x x x x
John Williams* 21 7 2008, Round 3 2008-2010 Wing 4 2 0 20
Kaiden Lahrs* 227 x 2024, Round 8 2024 Prop x x x x
Kaine Manihera* 55 13 2010, Round 3 2010 Wing 4 0 0 16
Kalifa Faifai Loa* 63 17 2011, Round 1 2011-2012 Wing, Fullback 8 0 0 32
Kurt Baptiste* 159 2 2019, Round 4 2019 interchange 0 0 0 0
Kyle Feldt* 89 30 2013, Round 2 2013-2014, 2023 Centre 20 66 0 212
Lachlan Coote* 109 1 2015, Round 1 2015 Fullback 0 0 0 0
Manase Manuokafoa* 44 16 2009, Round 4 2009-2010 Prop, interchange 2 0 0 8
Marcus Jensen* 130 20 2017, Round 1 2017 Wing 8 0 0 32
Marly Bitungane* 217 x 2024, Round 1 2024 Prop, interchange 0
Matthew Bartlett* 11 21 2008, Round 1 2008-2009 Second-row, interchange 5 0 0 20
Matthew Wright* 97 3 2014, Round 1 2014 Fullback 0 0 0 0
Michael Bani* 57 26 2010, Round 4 2010-2011 Wing 12 0 0 48
Murray Taulagi* 145 19 2018, Round 1 2018 Wing 10 0 0 40
Nene Macdonald* 153 1 2019, Round 1 2019 Wing 1 0 0 4
Nick Slyney* 42 41 2009, Round 1 2009-2010 Second-row, interchange 13 0 0 52
Patrick Kaufusi* 108 33 2014, Round 25 2014-2016 Prop, Hooker, interchange 3 0 0 12
Patrick Mago* 132 20 2017, Round 1 2017 Lock, Second-row, interchange 2 0 0 8
Peter Hola* 152 27 2018, Round 2 2018-2021 Lock, Second-row, interchange 6 0 0 24
Ray Thompson* 93 1 2013, Round 6 2013 interchange 0 0 0 0
Ricky Thorby* 67 54 2011, Round 2 2011-2014 Prop, Second-row, interchange 8 0 0 32
Robert Derby* 194 16 2022, Round 4 2022 Wing 7 0 0 28
Robert Lui* 77 11 2012, Round 1 2012-2014 Halfback, Five-eighth 4 0 0 16
Scott Bolton* 19 14 2008, Round 3 2008-2015 Prop 3 0 0 12
Scott Moore* 91 15 2013, Round 4 2013 Hooker 1 0 0 4
Shaun Hudson* 122 21 2016, Round 1 2016 Centre 4 0 0 16
Steve Southern* 18 1 2008, Round 3 2008, 2010 Second-row, Prop 0 0 0 0
Tom Chester* 224 x 2024, Round 4 2024 Fullback x x x x
Tom Duffy* 221 x 2024, Round 1 2024 Halfback x x x x
Travis Burns* 46 2 2009, Round 20 2009 Hooker, interchange 1 0 0 4
Will Tupou* 69 1 2011, Round 4 2011 Centre 0 0 0 0
Wiremu Greig* 173 3 2020, Round 1 2020-2021 Prop 2 0 0 8
Henry Teutau* 230 x 2024, Round 14 2024 Prop x x x x
Mason Kira* 231 2024, Round 20 2024 Second-row x x x x

Players who played for the Cowboys and the Pride (2008-2023)

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Player Pride Heritage No. Appearances First Game Seasons Positions Tries Goals FG Pts
Ben Spina^ 59 121 2010, Round 8 Pride 2010-2014
Cowboy 2015-2017		 Prop, Lock, Second-row, interchange 23 0 0 92
Blake Leary^ 65 63 2011, Round 1 Cowboy: 2011-2013
Pride: 2014		 Second-row, Lock, interchange 31 6 0 136
Ethan Lowe^ 78 45 2012, Round 1 Pride: 2012
Cowboy: 2014, 2018		 Second-row 15 27 0 114
Gideon Gela-Mosby^ 129 36 2017, Round 1 Cowboy: 2017-2019
Pride: 2020, 2022		 Wing, Centre, Fullback 18 0 0 72
Hezron Murgha^ 23 89 2008, Round 5 Pride: 2008-2014
Cowboy: 2015		 Fullback, Centre, Wing 33 10 0 152
Javid Bowen^ 98 91 2014, Round 1 Cowboy: 2014-2019
Pride: 2020-2021		 Centre, Wing 36 13 0 170
Joel Riethmuller^ 12 89 2008, Round 1 Pride: 2008-2010
Cowboy: 2011-2014		 Lock, interchange 16 0 0 64
Luke Harlen^ 32 67 2008, Round 15 Pride: 2008-2009, 2011
Cowboy: 2012		 Second-row, Prop, interchange 11 0 0 44
Ty Williams^ 20 79 2008, Round 2 Pride: 2008-2010
Cowboy: 2011-2013		 Centre, Wing, Fullback, Five-eighth 27 0 0 108

Players who only played pre-season trials

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Player Seasons
Aaron Binawel 2012
Aiden Lee 2016
Ben Cocciolone 2018
Ben Schell 2016
Bill Cullen 2015
Billy McConachie 2012
Brian Murgha 2013
Broski Emery 2015
Clint Posselt 20107
Corey Child 2016, 2019
Dale Ambrym 2018
Dan Moevao 2018
Dan Sagigi 2017
Darryl Grant 2010
Elijah Simpson 2019
Francis Mosby 2011, 2012
Freddie Fauid 2011
Gabriel Bon 2020
George House 2017, 2018
Ian King 2016
Jacob McCarthy 2020
Jacob Rivett 2017
Jacob Wallace 2016, 2020
Jad Mahmoud 2017
James Dempsey 2019
Jamie Kerwick 2012, 2015
Jared Burton 2016
Jayden Gil 2014
Joel Marama 2012, 2017
Josateki Murray 2013
John O'Sullivan 2009
Jordon Tighe 2013
Justin Dolan 2012
Marvin Toko 2017
Masi Nona 2012
Milton Mossman 2018
Nathan Kepa 2011
Ned Blackman 2017
Nick Obodin 2010
Nigel Naawi 2010
Patrick Lewis 2016
Pete Tognolini 2013
Raymon Tuaimalo-Vaega 2020
Rickki Sutherland 2012, 2013
Robbie Kyles 2009
Rohan Schultz 2012
Ryan Bartlett 2008
Sam Pau 2015, 2017
Shaun Cribb 2008
Siaosi Liumaunu 2010
Taha Tutavake 2014
Taulata Fakalelu 2020
Tom Hancock 2011
Travis Peeters 2015
Trey Kemp 2014
Troyson Bassani 2012, 2017
Wees Nawia 2012
Willem Foster 2018
Zac Parter 2013

Pride representative players

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Queensland Country Representatives

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Clint Amos
Scott Bolton
Tom Humble
Rod Jensen
Alex Starmer
Mark Cantoni
Joel Riethmuller

Queensland Residents

[edit]
Clint Amos
Scott Bolton
Tom Humble
Rod Jensen
Brett Anderson
Mark Cantoni
Joel Riethmuller
Hezron Murgha
Ben Spina
Blake Leary
Shaun Nona
Javid Bowen
Davin Crampton

International Representatives

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Player Competition
Noel Underwood Australia Australian Indigenous 19s
Jack Svendsen Australia Australian Institute of Sport
Nene MacDonald Australia Australian Schoolboys
Brett Anderson Australia Australian Schoolboys
Bernard Lewis Australia Australian Under 15s Merit Side, Papua New Guinea PNG Kumuls
Joel Riethmuller Italy Italy Azzuri
Ryan Ghietti Italy Italy Azzuri
Justin Castellaro Italy Italy Azzuri
Jamie Frizzo Italy Italy Azzuri
Saia Makisi Tonga Tonga Mate Ma'a
Rod Griffin Papua New Guinea PNG Kumuls
Jay Aston Papua New Guinea PNG Kumuls
Mark Cantoni United States USA Tomahawks
Kaine Manihera New Zealand New Zealand Maori
Tyrone McCarthy  Ireland Ireland Wolfhounds

Northern Pride players who played in the National Rugby League

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Main article: National Rugby League
Player NRL Clubs
Aidan Day North Queensland Cowboys
Ben Laity North Queensland Cowboys
Ben Spina North Queensland Cowboys
Blake Leary Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Brenton Bowen North Queensland Cowboys Gold Coast Titans
Brett Anderson North Queensland Cowboys Parramatta Eels Melbourne Storm
Chris Sheppard North Queensland Cowboys St. George Illawarra Dragons
Davin Crampton Gold Coast Titans
Ethan Lowe North Queensland Cowboys
Germaine Paulson South Sydney Rabbitohs
Graham Clark Canterbury Bulldogs
Greg Byrnes North Queensland Cowboys
Hezron Murgha North Queensland Cowboys
Jackson Nicolau Gold Coast Titans
Jaiman Lowe South Sydney Rabbitohs
Joel Riethmuller North Queensland Cowboys
Lancen Joudo Cronulla Sharks
Luke Harlen Cronulla Sharks North Queensland Cowboys
Noel Underwood Newcastle Knights
Sam Obst Sydney Roosters
Saia Makisi Western Suburbs Magpies
Semi Tadulala Melbourne Storm
Shaun Nona Melbourne Storm
Sheldon Powe-Hobbs Melbourne Storm
Rod Jensen North Queensland Cowboys
Ryan Stig Newcastle Knights
Tom Humble Wests Tigers Parramatta Eels
Ty Williams North Queensland Cowboys

Pride players who played Super League (Northern Hemisphere)

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Main article: Super League
Player Super League Clubs
Ben Jeffries Bradford Bulls
Luke George Bradford Bulls Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Mark Dalle Cort Celtic Crusaders
Rod Jensen Huddersfield Giants
Sam Obst Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Hull F.C.
Semi Tadulala Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Bradford Bulls
Steve Snitch Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Huddersfield Giants Castleford Tigers
Tyrone McCarthy Warrington Wolves Hull Kingston Rovers

Pride players who played UK Betfred Championship

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Main article: RFL Championship
Player Championship Club
Latu Fifita Workington Town
Saia Makisi Whitehaven
Sam Obst Keighley Cougars
Semi Tadulala Keighley Cougars
Steve Snitch Doncaster RLFC

Pride players who played French Elite One Championship

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Main article: Elite 1 (rugby league)
Player Elite One Club
Mark Cantoni Salanque Méditerranée Pia XIII (Pia Donkeys)
Saia Makisi AS Carcassonne

Venues

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Between 2008 and 2023 the Pride played at 56 different venues across Queensland, New South Wales and Papua New Guinea.

Venue Location State
Barlow Park, Parramatta Park Cairns Region Queensland
West Barlow Park, Parramatta Park Cairns Region Queensland
Vico Oval (a.k.a. Pride Oval), Mooroobool Cairns Region Queensland
Stan Williams Park, Manunda Cairns Region Queensland
Ivanhoes Rugby League Club, Smithfield Cairns Region Queensland
Jones Park CDJRL Ground, (a.k.a. Mann Street Field), Westcourt Cairns Region Queensland
Alley Park, Gordonvale Cairns Region Queensland
Petersen Park, Edmonton Cairns Region Queensland
Jilara Oval, Yarrabah Cairns Region Queensland
Atherton JRL Grounds, Atherton Atherton Tableland Queensland
Atherton Showgrounds (a.k.a. NQ Hardware Stadium / Roosters Stadium), Atherton Atherton Tableland Queensland
Davies Park, Mareeba Atherton Tableland Queensland
Ravenshoe JRL Grounds, Ravenshoe Atherton Tableland Queensland
Mossman Showgrounds, Mossman Cape York Queensland
John Street Oval, Cooktown Cape York Queensland
Andoom Oval, Weipa Cape York Queensland
Yusia Ginau Oval, Bamaga Cape York Queensland
Ken Brown Oval, Thursday Island Cape York Queensland
Billy Slater Oval, Callendar Park, Innisfail Cassowary Coast Region Queensland
Tully Showgrounds, Tully Cassowary Coast Region Queensland
Alec Inch Oval, Mount Isa North West Queensland Queensland
Queensland Country Bank Stadium Townsville Queensland
Jack Manski Oval, Kirwan Townsville Queensland
Townsville Centrals ASA Oval, Illich Park, Aitkenvale Townsville Queensland
Townsville Sports Reserve Townsville Queensland
Rugby Park Ayr Queensland
Burdekin Football Fields Ayr Queensland
Shark Park South Mackay Queensland
Stadium Mackay (a.k.a Mackay Junior Fields / Virgin Australia Stadium / BB Print Stadium) South Mackay Queensland
Alan McIndoe Park, Emerald Central Highlands Region Queensland
Darryl Bourke Oval, Moranbah Isaac Region Queensland
Browne Park, Wandal Rockhampton Queensland
Marley Brown Oval Gladstone Queensland
Ralph Stafford Park, Hervey Bay Fraser Coast Region Queensland
Sunshine Coast Stadium (a.k.a. Stockland Park), Kawana Waters Sunshine Coast Queensland
Meakin Park Logan Queensland
North Ipswich Reserve Ipswich Queensland
Briggs Rd Sporting Complex Ipswich Queensland
Clive Berghofer Stadium Toowoomba Queensland
Dolphin Oval (a.k.a Kayo Stadium / Moreton Daily Stadium) Redcliffe Queensland
Albert Bishop Park, Nundah Brisbane Queensland
Davies Park, West End Brisbane Queensland
Iona College, Lindum Brisbane Queensland
Kougari Oval (a.k.a. BMD Kougari Oval), Manly West Brisbane Queensland
Suncorp Stadium, Milton, Queensland Brisbane Queensland
Langlands Park (a.k.a. Totally Workwear, Suzuki and Tap Out Energy Stadium), Stones Corner Brisbane Queensland
Pinklands Sporting Complex, Thornlands Redland City Queensland
Pizzey Park (a.k.a. UAA Park), Miami Gold Coast Queensland
Tugun RLFC (Betty Diamond Complex), Tugun Gold Coast Queensland
Piggabeen Sports Complex, Tweed Heads West Northern Rivers New South Wales
Ned Byrne Oval, Cudgen Park, Kingscliff Northern Rivers New South Wales
ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park Sydney New South Wales
Redfern Oval, Redfern, New South Wales Sydney New South Wales
Kalabond Oval, Kokopo East New Britain Province Papua New Guinea
Sir John Guise Stadium Port Moresby Papua New Guinea
PNG Football Stadium (a.k.a Santos National Football Stadium, Oil Search Stadium) Port Moresby Papua New Guinea

Televised games

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Between 2008 and 2011, one Queensland Cup match per round was televised free-to-air by ABC TV, with the game shown live across Queensland on ABC1 on Saturday afternoons at 2:00pm (AEST). The commentary team was Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright. The Pride had 20 matches televised by the ABC.

In 2012, the Nine Entertainment Network and Fox Sports acquired the broadcast rights. They continued to show one Q Cup game per round, live and free-to-air across Queensland on Channel 9 or GEM in south-east Queensland, on WIN Television (RTQ) in regional areas, and on Imparja Television in remote areas. From 2013 matches were also broadcast in Papua New Guinea on Kundu 2 TV.

The weekly televised match was played on Sunday afternoons at 2:00pm (AEST). In 2018, the match was rescheduled to 1:00pm (AEST) on Saturday afternoon, but this time slot was unpopular and ratings fell, and so in 2019 the televised match returned to a 2:00pm (AEST) Sunday time-slot. From 2021 Channel 9 only broadcast finals matches, with the weekly featured match shown on-demand on 9Now, and from 2022 on QPlus.TV and Kayo Free.

The Channel 9 commentary team included Andrew Voss, Ben Ikin, Nick Curry, Paul Green, Matthew Thompson, Scott Sattler, Adrian Vowles, Taylor Brown, Warren Boland, Drury Forbes, and Adam Jackson.

Between 2012 and 2018, the Pride had 29 matches televised by Channel 9, with eight of these matched being home games. The first game broadcast from Barlow Park, Cairns was Round 13, Sunday 10 June 2012 against the Pride's traditional rivals Mackay Cutters.

Live streaming

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In 2011 the Pride began live-streaming their home games, starting with the last home game of the season (Round 22 against Tweed Heads). For the 2012 season, home games were live-streamed via the Pride website using video distribution service Rivus TV Ltd. Games were free for members to watch, and $5 per game for non-members.[20] From Round 5 2012 away games were streamed through the website as well.[21]

From 2013 to 2016, all matches (including pre-season trials but excluding matches broadcast live by Channel Nine) were streamed live through the Pride website, with access granted exclusively to Pride members.[22] Video production was by Studio Productions and the commentary team was Adam Jackson and Northern Pride Under-18s coach, Cameron 'Spiller' Miller.

In 2022 Sydney based Cluch.tv gained exclusive rights for live-streaming all QRL games; Hostplus Cup, BMD Premiership, Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup, Cyril Connell Challenge, Harvey Norman U19, and Harvey Norman U17. The subscription service operated under the website name Qplus.TV, with Cluch selling a subscription to all games for $4.99 a week or $49.99 a season. In September 2023 Cluch Pty. Ltd. entered voluntary administration with the QRL owed $233,000.

QRL relaunched QPlus.TV at the start of the 2024 season with the same subscription deal. The match of the round is shown free on QPlus, 9Now and Kayo Free.

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References

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  1. ^ "Northern Pride RLFC: History".
  2. ^ "Cairns Cyclones are no more". Archived from the original on 21 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Pride and Glory: They're our Pride and joy". Cairns Post. Cairns. 18 September 2010.
  4. ^ "And the winner is ... Northern Pride".
  5. ^ "Mackay and Cairns go in". Townsville Bulletin. Townsville. 15 September 2007.
  6. ^ "Northern Pride RLFC: About Us".
  7. ^ "NRL swoops on Pride's top gun".[dead link]
  8. ^ "Subscribe to the Cairns Post". cairnspost.com.au. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  9. ^ "New Cup coaches of 2024: Smith at Pride". qrl.com.au. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  10. ^ "Sheppard starts Pride flock".[dead link]
  11. ^ "Bright young chief comes full of Pride".
  12. ^ "Terry Medhurst has been elected as the Northern Pride's new chairman after Nigel Tillett closed the book on his three year tenure with the club".
  13. ^ [Barlow Park](https://q2032.au/plans/venues-and-villages/barlow-park)
  14. ^ [New lighting first step in Olympics upgrade for Barlow Park](https://www.austadiums.com/news/1192/new-lighting-first-step-in-olympics-upgrade-for-barlow-park)
  15. ^ "Country Week locations announced". Queensland Rugby League. 14 April 2019. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  16. ^ "Major second-tier competitions cancelled across Australia – QRL". Queensland Rugby League. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  17. ^ "QRL commits to statewide footprint as key changes unveiled". QRL. 19 October 2020.
  18. ^ Arnold, Rikki-Lee (9 August 2023). "Northern Pride announce new head coach".
  19. ^ "Cowboys 2024 feeder club allocation". cowboys.com.au. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  20. ^ "QRL: Pride fans can watch every game via live stream". Archived from the original on 30 December 2012. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  21. ^ "Live stream through northernpride.com.au". Archived from the original on 25 February 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  22. ^ "QRL: Pride fans can watch every game via live stream". Archived from the original on 30 December 2012. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
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