2015 Northern Pride RLFC season

Coordinates: 16°55′49″S 145°46′2″E / 16.93028°S 145.76722°E / -16.93028; 145.76722 (Barlow Park)
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Northern Pride
Club information
Full nameNorthern Pride Rugby League Football Club
Nickname(s)The Pride
Colours Black, teal and gold
Founded2007
Websitenorthernpride.com.au
Current details
Ground(s)
CEORod Jensen (2015-)
CoachJoe O'Callaghan (2015-)
CaptainBrett Anderson & Jason Roos
CompetitionQueensland Cup
Home jersey
Home colours
Away jersey
Away colours
Current season
Records
Premierships2 (2010/2014)
Runners-up1 (2009)
Minor premierships1 (2013/2014)

2015 was the eighth season the Cairns based Sea Swift Northern Pride Rugby League Football Club competed in Queensland's top rugby league competition, QRL's Intrust Super Cup. Fourteen clubs played 12 home games and 11 away games over 25 rounds.

This was the inaugural season for the Townsville Blackhawks, who became the third feeder club of the North Queensland Cowboys, sharing the Cowboy's player allocation with the Northern Pride and Mackay Cutters.

The Northern Pride defended their 2014 premiership under new coach Joe O'Callaghan. They won 14 games 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.

2015 Season - Sea Swift Northern Pride[edit]

Staff[edit]

  • Coach: Joe O'Callaghan[1]
  • Assistant coach: Shane O'Flanagan
  • Team Co-Captains: Brett Anderson & Jason Roos[2]
  • Trainer: Peter Nash
  • Assistant trainer: Deb Gallop[3]
  • Physiotherapist: Tim Laycock
  • Head Conditioner & High Performance Manager: Ben Fielding
  • Strength & Rehab Coordinator: Matthew Di Salvo
  • Assistant Strength and Rehab Coordinator: Megan Harding
  • Team manager: Alan Marsh
  • Chief Executive: Rod Jensen[4]
  • Chairman: Bob Fowler
  • Club director: Tony Williamson

Player awards[edit]

2015 player gains[edit]

Player losses after 2014 season[edit]

The Northern Pride suffered substantial player losses at the end of the successful 2014 season with four players being contracted to the NRL and two of the North Queensland Cowboys allocated players moving to the Townsville Blackhawks and Joel Riethmuller retiring. In addition, coach J.D. resigned to take up a position as assistant coach at the Cowboys.

2015 squad[edit]


2015 Season Launch[edit]

  • Cairns Induction Day: Saturday 22 November 2014
  • Training for the 2015 season started on Monday 24 November 2014
  • 2015 Corporate Launch: Friday 20 February 2015, Barlow Park[6]

2015 Jerseys[edit]

2015 Sponsors[edit]

Naming rights sponsor:

  • Sea Swift

Jersey sponsor (back of jersey):

  • Sea Swift
  • Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns
  • Emu Sportswear

Sleeve sponsor:

Shorts sponsor:

Shirt manufacturer:

Other sponsors: Castlemaine XXXX; Pacific Toyota; Cairns District Rugby League; Calanna Pharmacy; Tropic Wings; GATA Plastering; All Seasons Cairns Colonial Club; Cairns Plan Printing; Yalumba Winery.
Media partners: Sea FM; WIN Television; Cairns Post.


Trial Matches[edit]

Intra-club Trial
Saturday 31 January 2015, 8.30 am.
Northern Pride v Northern Pride
Northern Pride Match Report
Venue:
West Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: CDRL referee
Note: (from northernpride.com.au) - The West Barlow Park hitout, the first fully fledged match for the club since last year's NRL State Championship success, saw the Pride squad split into two teams. The match was adjudicated by a CDRL referee and was played over four-quarters. New coach Joe O’Callaghan got an idea of how his squad will handle the Intrust Super Cup heat. Veteran prop Alex Starmer was given 60 minutes in a promising sign his recovery from last year's hamstring tear. Jared Verney (rolled ankle) and Graham Clark (knee) were the only players to suffer slight injuries. Jordan Biondi-Odo's excellent form makes for an interesting selection conundrum, with experienced five-eight Ben Jeffries suddenly facing a renewed push for the round 1 No.6 role. "This is Jordan’s third preseason with us and he’s been going very well", O’Callaghan said. "He knows there is a really good opportunity in the halves now with us not getting any Cowboys allocations for those positions.

Pre-season Trial 1
Saturday 7 February 2015, 6.00 pm
Northern Pride 38-14 Townsville Blackhawks
Tries:
Pau
Jeffries
White
King
M Murgha
McGilvray
Daniel
Goals:
Biondi-Odo 5 from 6
Jeffries 0 from 1
Northern Pride Match Preview
Northern Pride Match Report
Cairns Post Match Report
Blackhawks Match Report and photos
Blackhawks video - Kelleher's try
Blackhawks video - Smith's try
YouTube video - Seri's try
YouTube video - Pau's try
YouTube video - Jeffries's try
YouTube video - White's try
YouTube video - King's try
YouTube video - Murgha's try
YouTube video - McGilvray's try
YouTube video - Daniel's try
Tries:
Smith
Kelleher
Seri




Goals:
Seri 1
Matsen & Seri 1 from 3
Venue:
Stan Williams Park, Behan St, Manunda, Cairns
Referee: Michael Gordon; Peter MacKinnon & Evan Bayliss (Touch judges).
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Menmuny Murgha (Wing), 3. Dean McGilvray (Centre), 4. Codey Kennedy (Centre), 5. Sam Pau (Wing), 6. Jordan Biondi Odo (Five-eighth), 7. Ben Jeffries (Vice-Captain) (Halfback), 8. Travis Peeters (Prop), 9. Denzel King, 10. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Captain) (Prop), 11. Graham Clark (Second Row), 12. Jack Svendsen (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Maddie Oosen, 15. Brent Oosen, 16. Nathan Wales, 17. Bradley Stephen, 18. Eddie Daniel, 19. Keelan White, 20. P J Webb, 21. Dave Murphy, 22. Lachlan Parmenter, 23. Alex Starmer.
Unavailable: Justin Castellaro (ankle).
Rested: Anderson, Obst, Roos, Tadulala, Ghietti, Tia Kilifi, George.
Opposition Team: 1. Jonathon Reuben, 2. Lenny Magey, 3. Samsen O’Neill, 4. Daniel Pickering, 5. Taylor Welch, 6. Nathaniel Bowman, 7. Mitchell Seri, 8. Tyler Smith, 9. Colin Wilkie, 10. Joe Mua, 11. Jack Kelleher, 12. Corey Jensen, 13. Dennis Tomarchio.
Interchange: 14. Jake McManus, 15. Adam Shaw, 16. Lona Kaifoto, 17. Temone Power, 18. Rhyse Matsen, 19. Matt Martel, 20. TBA, 21. Lestor Hero, 22. Troy O’Neil, 23. Malcom Congoo, 24. Ben Henaway,
Coach: Kristian Woolf.
Rested: Dan Beasley, Neville Costigan, Zach Daly, Jahrome Hughes, Tom Humble, Lorenzo Ma'afu, Lenny Magey, Rhyse Martin, Chris McLean, Anthony Mitchell, Nathan Norford, Samsen O'Neill, Mosese Pangai, Michael Parker-Walshe, Ricky Thorby, Wayne Ulugia.
Note: The Pride took a youthful squad into the opening trial match. Jeffries and Starmer were given some match time early in the game, with forward Svendsen and backline speed machine Port also getting a chance to cement positions. Senior players were rested. The game was played in torrential rain which resulted in wet, muddy conditions.
First-quarter: 10-6, Half-time: 14-10, Three quarter time: 20-10.

Pre-season Trial 2
Return to Redfern match
Saturday 14 February 2015, 6.00 pm
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-20 Northern Pride
Tries:
Taukafa
Manuleleua
Syme
Hedges
Goals:
Hedges 2 from 4
Rabbitohs Match Preview
Cairns Post Match Review 1
Cairns Post Match Preview 2
Cairns Post Match Preview 3
Cairns Post Match Preview 4
SMH Match Report
NRL Match Report
Cairns Post Match Report
Tries:
Tadulala 2
Anderson
George

Goals:
2 from 4 (Biondi-Odo 1, J Verney 1)
Venue:
Rabbitohs High Performance Centre, Redfern Oval, Redfern, Sydney
Attendance: c. 2000
Referee: Alan Shortall; Rickey McFarlane (In Goal); Matt Noyen (Assistant Referee); Nick Beashel, Lawrence McDonnell and Jeff Younis (Touch Judges).
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 20. Jared Verney (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 2. Luke George (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Ben Jeffries (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-Captain) (Hooker), 10. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 11. Graham Clark (Second Row), 12. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Travis Peeters, 16. Nathan Wales, 17. Jordan Biondi-Odo, 18. David Murphy, 19. Keelan White, 21. Denzel King, 22. P J Webb.
Unavailable: Justin Castellaro (ankle), Alex Starmer (hamstring), Dean McGilvray (stomach virus).
Opposition Team: 1. Damon Goolagong, 2. Setefano Taukafa, 3. Aaron Gray, 4. Darren Millard, 5. Sam Manuleleua, 6. Liam Coleman, 7. Jordie Hedges, 8. Tom Burgess, 9. Scott Sorensen, 10. P J Los'e, 11. Glenn Stewart, 12. John Sutton (c), 13. Ben Lowe.
Interchange: 14. Wartovo Puara, 15. John Olive, 16. Cheyne Whitelaw, 17. Angus Chrichton, 18. Tom Hughes, 19. Thompson Teteh, 20. Jack Gosiewski, 22. Clayton Williams, 23. Brock Gray, 24. Niko Roberts, 25. Aaron Booth, 26. Eden Syme, 27. Tulsa Saumamao.
Coach: Michael Maguire.
Unavailable: Greg Inglis and Chris Grevsmuhl selected for the Indigenous All Stars, Dylan Walker selected for the NRL All Stars.
Rested: Kirisome Auva'a, George Burgess, Luke Burgess, Jason Clark, Bryson Goodwin, Tim Grant, Alex Johnston, Luke Keary, Issac Luke, Sione Masima, Cameron McInnes, Chris McQueen, Joel Reddy, Adam Reynolds, David Tyrrell.
Note: The Return to Redfern match is a celebration at the Rabbitohs traditional home ground. The 2015 Return to Redfern match was originally scheduled to be played against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, however due to the Rabbitohs qualifying for the World Club Challenge against Super League champions St. Helens, the Return to Redfern match for 2015 was played against the Pride and the match against the Bulldogs was postponed until 2016.
Quarter time: 0-4, Half-time 4-8; Three quarter-time 8-14.
Sin Bin: John Sutton (c).

Pre-season Trial 3
Saturday 21 February 2015, 5.00 pm
Northern Pride 20-30 North Queensland Cowboys NYC squad
Tries:
Murgha 2
Port
Anderson

Goals:
Bowen 2 from 4

Penalty Goal:
Cowboys Match Preview
Cairns Post Match Preview
Northern Pride Match Preview
Cairns Post Match Report
Tries:
Tia Kilifi 2
Bowie
Mosby
Smith
Goals:
Bambling 2 from 3
Laybutt 1 from 2
Penalty Goal:
Bambling 1
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Tim Rutherford; David Penna, Evan Bayliss & Peter MacKinnon (Touch Judges).
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Javid Bowen (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Hezron Murgha (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Ben Jeffries (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-Captain) (Hooker), 10. Ben Spina (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Jack Svensden (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King, 15. Brent Oosen, 16. P J Webb, 17. Patrick Kaufusi, 18. Jordan Biondi-Odo, 19. Ryan Ghietti.
Unavailable: Justin Castellaro (ankle), Alex Starmer (hamstring), Graham Clark (rib).
Opposition Team: 1. Yamba Bowie, 2. Gideon Mosby, 3. Akeripa Tia Kilifi, 4. Conor Carey, 5. Scott Schulte, 6. Ty Carucci, 7. Cooper Bambling, 8. Viliame Kikau, 9. Brandon Smith, 10. Braden Uele, 11. Coen Hess, 12. Bill Cullen, 13. Kieran Quabba.
Interchange: 14. Cyrus Timo-Latu, 15. David Munro, 16. Andrew Niemoeller, 17. Jordan Kenworthy, 18. Ross Bella, 19. Kyle Laybutt, 20. Sam Smith, 21. Nick Brown, 22. Trey Kemp.
Coach: Todd Payten.
Note: Match was played as the curtain raiser to the North Queensland Cowboys v Gold Coast Titans NRL pre-season trial.
Half-time 12-24.

Pre-season Trial 4
Inaugural Total Food Network Challenge trophy
Friday 27 February 2015, 7.00 pm
Northern Pride 24-46 PNG Hunters
Tries:
Tia Kalifi
Stephen 2
Wales




Goals:
Biondi-Odo 4 from 4
Cairns Post Match Preview 1
Cairns Post Match Preview 2
Cairns Post Match Preview 3
PNG Loop Match Report
Northern Pride Match Report
Watch the game on livestream
Tries:
Korave
Lapua 2
Boas
Garrison
Eliab
Amean
Teteh
Goals:
Laka 6 from 8
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Clayton Sharpe, Linesmen: Peter MacKinnon & Evan Bayliss
Northern Pride: 1. Jared Verney (Fullback), 2. Sam Pau (Wing), 3. Dean McGilvray (Centre), 4. Bradley Stephen (Centre), 5. Menmuny Murgha (Wing), 6. Eddie Daniel (Five-eighth), 7. Jordan Biondi-Odo (c) (Halfback), 8. James Tamou (Prop), 9. Denzel King (Hooker), 10. Travis Peeters (Prop), 11. Brent Oosen (Second Row), 12. P J Webb (Second Row), 13. Keelan White (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Maddie Oosen, 15. Codey Kennedy, 16. Lachlan Parmenter, 17. Vaipuna Tia Kilifi, 18. Nathan Wales, 19. Bill Cullen, 20. Broski Emery, 21. Jamie Kerwick.
Unavailable: Justin Castellaro (ankle), Alex Starmer (hamstring), Graham Clark (rib).
Coach: Shane O'Flanagan
PNG Hunters: 1. Stargroth Amean, 2. Bland Abau, 3. Lawrence Tu'u, 4. Kato Ottio, 5. David Lapua, 6. Israel Eliab, 7. Roger Laka, 8. Enock Maki, 9. Warren Glare, 10. Henry Wan, 11. Willie Minoga, 12. Brandy Peter, 13. Adam Korave.
Interchange: 14. John Ragi, 15. Thompson Teteh, 16. Esau Siune, 17. Jayjay Garrison, 18. Ase Boas, 19. Atte Bina Wabo, 20. Nickson Borana, 23. Wartovo Puara.
Coach: Michael Marum
Note: This additional trial match was organised at the last minute after the trial match between the Ipswich Jets and PNG Hunters, scheduled to be played at Ipswich on Saturday 21 February 2015, was cancelled due to Cyclone Marcia.
The game was the inaugural Total Food Network Challenge, sponsored by Total Food Network.
Half-time 6-16.

Intrust Super Cup matches[edit]

Round 1
Sunday 8 March 2015, 1.40 pm (AEST).
Easts Tigers 20-12 Northern Pride
Tries:
Malone
Neumann
Fonua
Butterfield
Goals:
Nona 2 from 4
Cairns Post Match Preview 1
Cairns Post Match Preview 2
Cairns Post Match Report
QRL Match Report
QRL Video Highlights
Tries:
Spina
Kaufusi


Goals:
Jordan Biondi-Ono 2 from 2
Venue:
Tap Out Energy Stadium (Langlands Park), Stones Corner, Brisbane
Northern Pride: 1. Lachlan Coote* (Fullback), 2. Linc Port (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. Hezron Murgha* (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Jordan Biondi-Odo (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (captain) (Hooker), 10. Ben Spina* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King*, 15. Ryan Ghietti, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Patrick Kaufusi*.
Unavailable: Justin Castellaro (ankle), Alex Starmer (hamstring), Luke George (hamstring), Ben Jeffries (unavailable), Brett Anderson (thumb).
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (6 players allocated for this match)
Easts Tigers: 1. Cameron Munster*, 2. Donald Malone, 3. Shane Neumann, 4. Mahe Fonua*, 5. Richie Kennar, 6. Shaun Nona*, 7. Joel Romelo, 8. Matthew Zgrajewski, 9. Tommy Butterfield, 10. Christian Welch*, 11. Dane Hogan (c), 12. Jake Foster, 13. Troy Giess.
Interchange: 14. Liam McDonald, 15. Francis Tualau, 16. Foisa Peni, 17. Dean Britt*, 18. Liam Tyson.
Coach: Craig Ingebrigtsen.
* = Melbourne Storm allocation (5 players allocated for this match)
Note: 2014 Grand Final rematch. Broadcast live on GEM with Matthew Thompson, Scott Sattler and Peter Psaltis as the commentary team.
Sin bin: Joel Romelo (twice), Jack Svensden.
Position Round 1 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
11 Northern Pride 1 0 0 1 0 12 20 -8 0

Round 2
Saturday 14 March 2015, 5.30 pm (AEST).
Northern Pride POSTPONED Sunshine Coast Falcons
Cairns Post Match Preview
Northern Pride Match Preview
Northern Pride cancellation notice
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Nick Pelgrave
Touch Judges: Peter MacKinnon & Evan Bayliss
Note: This match was postponed to a later date as a result of Cyclone Nathan.
Position Round 2 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
12 Northern Pride 1 0 0 1 0 12 20 -8 0

Round 3
Sunday 22 March 2015, 1.50 pm (AEST).
Northern Pride 10-52 Townsville Blackhawks
Tries:
George
Port






Goals:
Biondi-Odo 0 from 1
Bowen 1 from 1
Cairns Post Match Report
Tries:
Santo 2
Reuben 2
Thompson
Pangai
McLean
Hughes
Hall
Humble
Goals:
Humble 1 from 4
Lui 5 from 6
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. Hezron Murgha* (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Jordan Biondi-Odo (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (captain) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kaufusi (Prop), 11. Ben Spina* (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King*, 15. Ryan Ghietti, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Nathan Wales.
Unavailable: Justin Castellaro (ankle), Alex Starmer (hamstring), Ben Jeffries (unavailable), Brett Anderson (fractured thumb), Vaipuna Tia Kalifi (ankle).
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (4 players allocated for this match)
Townsville Blackhawks: 1. Jahrome Hughes, 2. Zac Santo*, 3. Tom Humble, 4. Mosese Pangai, 5. Jonathan Reuben, 6. Robert Lui*, 7. Michael Parker-Walshe, 8. Ricky Thorby, 9. Anthony Mitchell, 10. Daniel Beasley (c), 11. Glenn Hall*, 12. Rhyse Martin, 13. Neville Costigan.
Interchange: 14. Ray Thompson*, 15. Lorenzo Ma’afu, 16. Chris McLean, 17. Corey Jensen.
Coach: Kristian Woolf
* = Cowboys allocation (4 players allocated for this match)
Note: This match was scheduled to be broadcast live on Channel 9, but because there was the possibility that the game would be moved from Cairns or rescheduled due to Cyclone Nathan, the match between Tweed Heads Seagulls and Norths Devils was shown instead.
Position Round 3 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
14 Northern Pride 2 0 0 2 0 22 72 -50 0

Round 4
Saturday 28 March 2015, 4.00 pm (AEST).
Burleigh Bears 18-10 Northern Pride
Tries:
Chadburn
Jacks
Sharp
Goals:
Chadburn 3 from 3
Tries:
George
Tadulala

Goals:
King 1 from 2
Venue:
Pizzey Park, Miami, Gold Coast
Referee: Tyson Brough
Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha* (Fullback), 2. Linc Port (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Luke George (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kaufusi* (Prop), 11. Ben Spina* (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King*, 15. Nathan Wales, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. David Murphy.
Unavailable: Justin Castellaro (ankle), Alex Starmer (hamstring), Ben Jeffries (unavailable), Vaipuna Tia Kalifi (ankle), Javid Bowen (named for the match but then selected to play for the Cowboys.
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (4 players allocated for this match)
Burleigh Bears: 1. Tyler Chadburn, 2. Kevin Gordon, 3. Jamie Dowling, 4. Connor Broadhurst, 5. Dimitri Pelo, 6. Todd Seymour, 7. Ryley Jacks, 8. Mark Ioane, 9. Nafe Seluini, 10. Pele Peletelese, 11. Lachlan Burr, 12. Jason Chan, 13. Darren Griffiths (c).
Interchange: 14. Tom Rowles, 15. Louis Fanene, 16. Josh Ailaomai, 19. Mitch Sharp.
Coach: Jim Lenihan
* = Gold Coast Titans allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note: Half-time Bears 12-6 Pride.
Position Round 4 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
14 Northern Pride 3 0 0 3 0 32 90 -58 0

Round 5
Saturday 4 April 2015, 5.00 pm (AEST).
Ipswich Jets 26-22 Northern Pride
Tries:
Barba 2
Valekapa
McGrady
Seage
Goals:
Barba 3 from 5
Tries:
Murgha
George
Bowen 2
Port
Goals:
King & Bowen 1 from 5
Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha* (Fullback), 2. Linc Port (Wing), 3. Semi Tadulala (Centre), 4. Luke George (Centre), 5. Javid Bowen* (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina* (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (captain) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kaufusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kalifi (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King*, 15. Jack Svensden, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. David Murphy.
Unavailable: Justin Castellaro (ankle), Alex Starmer (hamstring), Ben Jeffries (unavailable), Brett Anderson.
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (5 players allocated for this match)
Ipswich Jets: 1. Carlin Anderson, 2. Marmin Barba, 3. Chris Walker, 4. Nemani Valekapa, 5. Brandon McGrady, 6. Josh Cleeland, 7. Dane Phillips, 8. Josh Seage, 9. Matt Parcell, 10. Rod Griffin, 11. Sam Martin, 12. Kurt Capewell, 13. Keiron Lander (c).
Interchange: 14. Troy O'Sullivan, 15. Kurtis Lingwoodock, 16. Billy McConnachie, 17. Liam Capewell, 18. Gerico Cecil.
Coach:
Ben Walker and Shane Walker
* = Brisbane Broncos allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note: Half-time 26-8
Position Round 5 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
14 Northern Pride 4 0 0 4 0 54 116 -62 0

Round 6
Saturday 11 April 2015, 5.30 pm.
Northern Pride 18-16 Redcliffe Dolphins
Tries:
Port 3
Clark

Goals:
King 1 from 3
Bowen 0 from 1
Tries:
Opacic
Pumipi
Benjamin
Goals:
Capewell 2 from 3
Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha* (Fullback), 2. Linc Port (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. Luke George (Centre), 5. Codey Kennedy (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svensden (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (captain) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kaufusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kalifi (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King*, 15. Tom Hancock, 17. David Murphy, 18. Brent Oosen.
Unavailable: Justin Castellaro (ankle), Alex Starmer (hamstring), Brett Anderson, Ben Spina (named for the match but then selected to play for the Cowboys.
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (4 players allocated for this match)
Redcliffe Dolphins: 1. Joe Bond, 2. Oliver Regan, 3. Tristan Lumley, 4. Aaron Whitchurch, 5. Tom Opacic, 6. Evander Cummins, 7. Luke Capewell (c), 8. Charlie Faingaa, 21. Shane Pumipi, 10. Jon Green, 11. Josh Benjamin, 12. Harley Aiono, 13. Trent Richardson.
Interchange: 14. Darcy Etrich, 15. Tom Geraghty, 16. Anthony Cherrington, 17. Reggie Saunders.
Coach: Troy Lindsay
* = Brisbane Broncos allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note: Half-time 0-16.
Position Round 6 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
14 Northern Pride 5 1 0 4 0 72 132 -60 2

Round 7
Saturday 18 April 2015, 5.30 pm.
Northern Pride 42-10 Norths Devils
Tries:
Bowen 3
Port
Tadulala
Obst
Svendsen
Murphy
Goals:
Murgha 4 from 5
King 1 from 2
Tries:
Pollock
Greinke




Goals:
Pollock 1 from 2
Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha* (Fullback), 2. Linc Port (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 18. Dean McGilvray (Centre), 19. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svensden (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (captain) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kaufusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kalifi (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina* (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King*, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. David Murphy.
Unavailable: Justin Castellaro (ankle), Alex Starmer (hamstring), Brett Anderson (hand), Luke George (elbow), Codey Kennedy (hip flexor).
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (5 players allocated for this match)
Norths Devils: 1. Luke Pollock, 2. Steve Elliott, 3. Dylan Galloway, 4. Kainga Turner, 5. Rogan Dean, 6. Sam Foster, 7. Sean Yorston, 8. Richard Tuala, 9. Krys Freeman, 10. Francis Molo, 11. Rhett Webster, 12. Brett Greinke (c), 13. Todd Lowrie.
Interchange: 14. Byron Creighton, 15. Max Seumanutafa, 16. Matt Mizzi, 17. Josh Afoa.
Coach: Mark Gliddon
* = Brisbane Broncos allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note: Half-time 14-10
Position Round 7 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
9 Northern Pride 6 2 0 4 0 114 142 -28 4

Round 8
Sunday 26 April 2015, 12.30 pm
Northern Pride 36-18 Souths Logan Magpies
Tries:
Port 3
Tia Kalifi
Spina
Ghietti
McGilvray
Goals:
Murgha 4 from 7
Tries:
Tuimavave
Doyle 2



Goals:
Doyle 3 from 3
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Player of the Match: Javid Bowen
Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha* (Fullback), 2. Linc Port (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 18. Dean McGilvray (Centre), 19. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svensden (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (captain) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kaufusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kalifi (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina* (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King*, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. David Murphy.
Unavailable: Justin Castellaro (ankle), Alex Starmer (hamstring), Brett Anderson (hand), Luke George (elbow), Codey Kennedy (hip flexor).
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (5 players allocated for this match)
Souths Logan Magpies: 1. Josh Damen, 20. Ramon Filipine, 3. Dallas Anderson, 4. Tim Brooks, 5. Matt Trnka, 6. Jack Joass, 7. Oliver Olds, 8. Sam Gardel, 9. Travis Waddell, 10. Andrew Edwards, 11. Scott Doyle, 12. Dan Tamou, 13. Joe Boyce.
Interchange: 14. Herschel Gideon, 15. Phil Dennis (c), 16. Graham Levu, 17. Aotealofa Tuimavave.
Coach: Josh Hannay.
* = Brisbane Broncos allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note: Delayed telecast broadcast at 1.40 pm on Channel 9 with Matthew Thompson, Scott Sattler and Peter Psaltis as the commentary team.
Half-time Pride 16-6 Magpies.
After the match the Queensland Residents side was named which included Pride players Hezron Murgha, Javid Bowen, Ben Spina and Patrick Kaufusi.
This match was played as the curtain-raiser for the NRL Round 8 match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Canberra Raiders, which the Raiders won 22-30.
Position Round 8 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
9 Northern Pride 7 3 0 4 0 150 160 -10 6

Delayed Round 2
Sunday 3 May 2015, 2.00 pm
Northern Pride 34-10 Sunshine Coast Falcons
Tries:
George 2
King
Stephen 2
Hancock
Goals:
King 3 from 3
Port 2 from 3
Tries:
Tonumaipea
Robinson


Goals:
Doherty 0 from 1
Robinson 1 from 1
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Bradley Stephen (Wing), 3. Luke George (Centre), 4. Dean McGilvray (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Captain) (Hooker), 10. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kalifi (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King*, 15. Brent Oosen, 16. Alex Starmer, 17. David Murphy, 18. Regan Verney.
Unavailable: Brett Anderson (hand); Codey Kennedy (hip flexor); Hezron Murgha, Javid Bowen, Ben Spina and Patrick Kafusi (selected for the Queensland Residents side).
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (1 player allocated for this match)
Sunshine Coast Falcons: 1. Sam Young, 2. Callum Klein, 3. Hymel Hunt*, 4. Travis Robinson*, 5. Young Tonumaipea, 6. Billy Kitt, 7. Brett Doherty, 8. Tom Learoyd-Lahrs*, 9. Billy Brittain*, 10. Ryan Hansen, 11. Rueben Baillie, 12. Jake Samoa, 13. Johnny Vuetibau.
Interchange: 14. Jay William Lobwein, 15. James Ackerman, 16. Jon Platt, 17. Jordan Ryan, 18. Jye Ballinger.
Coach: Glen Dreger
* = Melbourne Storm allocation (4 players allocated for this match)
Note: This match was due to be played on Saturday 14 April at 5.30 pm but was delayed due to Cyclone Nathan.
Half-time 28-0
Position Round 2 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
9 Northern Pride 8 4 0 4 0 184 170 +14 8

Round 9
Sunday 10 May 2015, 2.30 pm
Papua New Guinea Hunters 36-16 Northern Pride
Tries:
Wera 2
Zeming
Boas
Puara
Ottio
Minoga
Goals:
Zeming 3
Bland Tony
Tries:
George 2
Kaufusi



Goals:
Bowen 2
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 4. Dean McGilvray (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Captain) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kafusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kalifi (Second Row), 12. Regan Verney (Second Row), 13. David Murphy (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King*, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Alex Starmer, 18. Nathan Wales, 19. Jordan Biondi-Odo.
Unavailable: Brett Anderson (hand), Codey Kennedy (hip flexor), Graham Clark (birth of first child), Bradley Stephen (passport issues), Hezron Murgha (personal reasons), Ben Spina (selected for the North Queensland Cowboys).
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match)
PNG Hunters: 1. Stargroth Amean, 2. Bland Abavu, 3. Noel Zeming, 4. Thompson Teteh, 5. Adex Wera, 6. Israel Eliab (c), 7. Ase Boas, 8. Henry Noki, 9. Wartovo Puara, 10. Esau Siune, 11. Kato Ottio, 12. Brandy Peter, 13. Adam Korave.
Interchange: 14. Roger Laka, 15. Lawrence Tu’u, 16. Willie Minoga, 17. Timothy Lomai, 18. Atte Bina, 19. Edward Goma, 20. David Lapua.
Coach: Michael Marum
Note:
Position Round 9 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
8 Northern Pride 9 4 0 5 0 200 206 -6 8

Round 10
16–17 May 2015
Northern Pride Bye Bye
Venue:
Bye
Note:
Position Round 10 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
7 Northern Pride 10 4 0 5 1 200 206 -6 10

Round 11
Saturday 23 May 2015, 5.00 pm
Wynnum Manly Seagulls 20-21 Northern Pride
Tries:
Ogden
Eden
Frei

Goals:
Seamark 3
Penalty Goal:
Seamark
Field Goal:
Tries:
George
Stephen
Obst
Hancock
Goals:
Murgha 2 from 4
Penalty Goal:

Field Goal
Ghietti
Venue:
BMD Kougari Oval, Manly West, Brisbane
Player of the Match: Sam Obst
Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha* (Fullback), 2. Linc Port (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Luke George (Centre), 5. Javid Bowen* (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. David Murphy (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kalifi (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King*, 15. Regan Verney, 16. Sheldon Powe Hobbs, 17. Travis Peeters, 18. P J Webb, 19. Bradley Stephen.
Unavailable: Ben Spina (selected for the North Queensland Cowboys).
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match)
Wynnum Manly Seagulls: 1. Daniel Ogden, 2. Peter Gubb, 3. Matthew Grieve, 4. Mitchell Buckett, 5. Greg Eden, 6. Patrick Templeman, 7. Matthew Seamark, 8. Ben Shea, 9. Alehana Mara, 10. Tim Natusch (c), 11. Aaron Rockley, 12. Brendon Gibb, 13. Mitchell Frei.
Interchange: 14. John Te Reo, 15. Jon Grieve, 16. Tanu Wulf, 17. Olsi Krasniqi.
Coach: Jon Buchanan
* = Brisbane Broncos allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note: Half-time 8-14.
Position Round 11 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
7 Northern Pride 11 5 0 5 1 221 226 -5 12

Round 12
Sunday 31 May 2015, 2.00 pm
Northern Pride 10-12 Mackay Cutters
Tries:
George
Roos
Goals:
Bowen 1 from 3
Tries:
Pereira 2

Goals:
Taylor 2 from 2
Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha* (Fullback), 2. Linc Port (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. David Murphy (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kalifi (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King*, 15. Regan Verney, 16. Sheldon Powe Hobbs, 17. Alex Starmer, 18. Nathan Wales, 19. Bradley Stephen, 20. Denzel King.
Unavailable: Semi Tadulala (hamstring), Ben Spina (selected for the North Queensland Cowboys).
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match)
Mackay Cutters: 1. Sam Clune, 2. Jordan Pereira, 3. Tyson Martin, 4. Justin Tavae, 5. Zack Walker, 6. Cameron Cullen, 7. Liam Taylor, 8. Brad Lupi, 9. Michael Sio, 10. Chris Gesch (c), 11. Brenden Treston, 12. Josh Osborne, 13. Aleki Falepaini.
Interchange: 14. Josh Chudleigh, 15. Coen Hess, 16. Joss Boyton, 18. Ryan Kinlyside, 19. Gavin Bennion.
Coach: Kim Williams
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note: XXXX Rivalry Round
Position Round 12 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
8 Northern Pride 12 5 6 0 1 231 238 -7 10

Round 13
Saturday 6 June 2015, 5.30 pm
Northern Pride 24-18 Tweed Heads Seagulls
Tries:
Clark 2
Bowen
Port 2
Goals:
Port 2 from 5
Penalty Goals:
Port 0 from 1
Tries:
Anderson 2
Robinson

Goals:
Fogarty 3 from 3
Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha* (Fullback), 2. Linc Port (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Javid Bowen* (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kaufusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kalifi (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina* (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King*, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Sheldon Powe Hobbs, 17. Dave Murphy; (20. Brent Oosen).
Unavailable: Semi Tadulala (hamstring).
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (5 players allocated for this match)
Tweed Heads Seagulls: 1. Shaun Carney, 2. Nathanael Barnes, 3. Leva Li, 4. 5. Kalifa Faifai-Loa, 6. Ricardo Parata, 7. Jamal Fogarty, 8. Damian Sironen (c), 9. Sam Meskell, 10. Oliver Percy, 11. Matt Robinson, 12. Dane Clarke, 13. Sam Saville.
Interchange: 14. Blake Anderson, 15. Mark Offerdahl, 16. Matt White, 17. Will Bugden, 18. Etham Price. (Davin Crampton ruled out at the last minute due t a knee injury).
Coach: Aaron Zimmerle
* = Gold Coast Titans allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note: Half-time 10-18
Position Round 13 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
7 Northern Pride 13 6 0 6 1 255 256 -1 14

Round 14
Sunday 14 June 2015, 2.00 pm
Sunshine Coast Falcons 6-28 Northern Pride
Tries:
Vunivalu



Goals:
Oakes 1 from 1
Tries:
Port 2
Anderson 2
George
Tadulala
Goals:
Port 2 from 6
Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha* (Fullback), 2. Linc Port (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Luke George (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kaufusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kalifi (Second Row), 12. Regan Verney (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina* (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King*, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Sheldon Powe Hobbs, 17. David Murphy, 18. Alex Starmer, 19. Brent Oosen, 20. Keelan White.
Unavailable: Graham Clark (ankle), Javid Bowen (dislocated shoulder)
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match)
Sunshine Coast Falcons: 1. Sam Wright, 2. Sam Young, 3. Rueben Baillie, 4. Travis Robinson, 5. Suliasi Vunivalu, 6. David Oakes, 7. Jake Turpi,n 8. James Ackerman, 9. Jay Lobwein, 10. Ryan Hansen, 11. Jye Ballinger, 12. Jake Samoa, 13. Tom Murphy (c).
Interchange: 14. Brett Doherty, 15. Johnny Vuetiba,u 16. Mboya Adams, 18. Sam Sotogi.
Coach: Glen Dreger
* = Melbourne Storm allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note:
Position Round 14 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
7 Northern Pride 14 7 0 6 1 283 262 +21 16

Round 15
Saturday 20 June 2015, 5.00 pm
Townsville Blackhawks 42-24 Northern Pride
Tries:
Santo 3
Parker-Walshe 2
Hughes
Pangai
Goals:
Humble 4
Jensen
Tries:
Murgha
Anderson
George
Tia Kilifi
Goals:
Port 4 from 4
Venue: Jack Manski Oval, Brothers Leagues Club, Kirwan, Townsville
Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha* (Fullback), 2. Linc Port (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Luke George (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kaufusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kalifi (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina* (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King*, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Sheldon Powe Hobbs, 17. David Murphy.
Unavailable:
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Townsville Blackhawks: Townsville Blackhawks: 1. Jahrome Hughes 2. Zac Santo 3. Noel Underwood 4. Kyle Feldt 5. Jonathan Reuben 6. Robert Lui 7. Michael Parker-Walshe 8. Lorenzo Ma’afu 9. Anthony Mitchell 10. Daniel Beasley (c) 11. Glenn Hall 12. Rhyse Martin 13. Neville Costigan.
Interchange: 14. Tom Humble 15. Corey Jensen 16. Kelepi Tanginoa 17. Jack Kelleher.
Coach: Kristian Woolf
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note:
Position Round 15 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
8 Northern Pride 15 7 0 7 1 307 304 +3 14

Round 16
Saturday 27 June 2015, 5.30 pm
Northern Pride 20-14 Ipswich Jets
Tries:
Tia Kilifi 2
Port
Goals:
Castellaro 3 from 3
Penalty Goals
Castellaro 1
Tries:
Anderson
McGrady
Goals:
Anderson 2 from 2
Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha* (Fullback), 2. Linc Port (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Scott Bolton* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kalifi (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina* (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Keelan White, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Sheldon Powe Hobbs, 17. Alex Starmer, 18. Jordon Biondi-Odo, 19. David Murphy.
Unavailable: Ben Spina (rib), Ryan Ghietti (shoulder), Regan Verney (fractured eye socket), Sam Pau (broken leg), Cameron King and Patrick Kaufusi selected for the North Queensland Cowboys
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (3 players allocated for this match)
Ipswich Jets: 1. Carlin Anderson, 2. Marmin Barba, 3. Chris Walker, 4. Nemani Valekapa, 5. Brandon McGrady, 6. Josh Cleeland, 7. Dane Phillips, 8. Josh Seage, 9. Landon Hayes, 10. Rod Griffin, 11. Sam Martin, 12. Kurt Capewell, 13. Keiron Lander (c).
Interchange: 14. Fakahoko Teutau, 15. Kurtis Lingwoodock, 16. Billy McConnachie, 17. Gerico Cecil.
Coach: Ben Walker and Shane Walker
* = Brisbane Broncos allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note:
Position Round 16 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
7 Northern Pride 16 8 0 7 1 327 318 +9 18

Round 17
Saturday 4 July 2015, 5.30 pm
Northern Pride 24-12 Easts Tigers
Tries:
Port
Castellaro
George
White
Goals:
Castellaro 4 from 4
Tries:
Kai 2



Goals:
Nona 2 from 2
Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha* (Fullback), 2. Linc Port (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Sheldon Powe Hobbs (Prop), 11. David Murphy (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 15. P J Webb, 16. Nathan Wales, 17. Alex Starmer, 19. Keelan White.
Unavailable: Ben Spina (rib), Regan Verney (fractured eye socket), Sam Pau (broken leg), Vaipuna Tia Kalifi, (Cameron King and Patrick Kaufusi selected for the North Queensland Cowboys)
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Easts Tigers: 1. Donald Malone, 2. Maeli Seve, 3. Whetu Austin, 4. Michael Kai, 5. Brandon Downey, 6. Shaun Nona, 19. Brentt Warr, 8. Foisa Peni, 9. Tommy Butterfield, 10. Liam McDonald, 11. Dane Hogan (c), 12. Jake Foster, 13. Troy Giess.
Interchange: 14. Mathew Pitman, 15. Matthew Zgrajewski, 16. Brenton Horwood, 17. Billy Walters.
Coach: Craig Ingebrigtsen
* = Melbourne Storm allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note:
Position Round 17 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
8 Northern Pride 17 9 0 7 1 x x +x 20

Round 18
Saturday 11 July 2015, 5.00 pm.
Souths Logan Magpies 17-8 Northern Pride
Tries:
Brooks
Jacks
Waddell
Goals:
Joass 2 from 3
Field Goals:
Waddell
Tries:
Anderson
Castellaro

Goals:0 from 2

Field Goals:
Venue:
Tully Showgrounds, Butler Street, Tully
Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha* (Fullback), 2. Linc Port (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kaufusi* (Prop), 11. P J Webb (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King*, 15. Keelan White, 16. Sheldon Powe Hobbs, 17. David Murphy.
Unavailable: Ben Spina (rib), Regan Verney (fractured eye socket), Sam Pau (broken leg), Vaipuna Tia Kalifi.
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Souths Logan Magpies: 1. Brandon Khuu, 2. Josh Damen, 3. Dallas Anderson, 4. Scott Doyle, 5. Tim Brooks, 6. Jack Joass, 7. Rhys Jacks, 8. Tikiko Noke, 9. Travis Waddell, 10. Andrew Edwards, 11. Joe Boyce, 12. Dan Tamou, 13. Phil Dennis (c).
Interchange: 14. Jack Anderson, 15. Ben Thorburn, 16. Sam Gardel, 17. Leon Panapa, 18. Ken Levu.
Coach: Josh Hannay
* = Brisbane Broncos allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note:
Position Round 18 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
7 Northern Pride 18 9 0 8 1 359 347 +12 20

Round 19
Sunday 19 July 2015, 3.00 pm
Tweed Heads Seagulls 12-24 Northern Pride
Tries:
Anderson
Srama


Goals:
Anderson 2
Tries:
Tia Kilifi 2
Port
Bowen
Obst
Goals:
Castellaro
Bowen
Venue:
Piggabeen Sports Complex, Bailey St, Tweed Heads West, New South Wales
Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha* (Fullback), 2. Linc Port (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 5. Javid Bowen* (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Ben Spina* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. David Murphy (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King*, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Alex Starmer, 18. Luke George
Unavailable: Regan Verney (fractured eye socket), Sam Pau (broken leg), Alex Starmer (shoulder), (Cameron King and Patrick Kaufusi selected for the North Queensland Cowboys)
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Tweed Heads Seagulls: 1. Ali Grant, 2. Nathanael Barnes, 3. James Wood (c), 4. Kalifa Faifai-Loa, 5. Leva Li, 6. Shaun Carney, 7. Karl Lawton, 8. Matt White, 9. Sam Meskell, 10. Oliver Percy, 11. Matt Robinson, 12. Blake Anderson, 13. Sam Saville.
Interchange: 14. Ricardo Parata, 15. Dane Clarke, 16. Will Bugden, 17. Ethan Price.
Coach: Aaron Zimmerle
* = Gold Coast Titans allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note:
Position Round 19 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
7 Northern Pride 19 10 0 8 1 383 359 +24 22

Round 20
25–26 July 2015
Northern Pride Bye Bye
Venue:
Bye
Note:
Position Round 20 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
7 Northern Pride 20 10 0 8 2 383 359 +24 24

Round 21
Saturday 1 August 2015, 5.30 pm
Northern Pride 16-4 Burleigh Bears
Tries:
Murgha
Port
Anderson
Goals:
Castellaro 2 from 4
Tries:



Goals:

Penalty Goals:
Walters 2
Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha* (Fullback), 2. Linc Port (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 5. Javid Bowen* (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kafusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina* (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Cameron King*, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. David Murphy.
Unavailable: Regan Verney (fractured eye socket), Sam Pau (broken leg), Alex Starmer (shoulder).
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Burleigh Bears: 1. Talor Walters, 2. Connor Broadhurst, 3. Jamie Dowling, 4. Tyron Haynes, 5. Dimitri Pelo, 6. Christian Hazard, 7. Ryley Jacks, 8. Nathaniel Peteru, 9. Kierran Moseley, 10. David Hala, 11. Louie Fanene, 12. Sam Swift, 13. Darren Griffiths (c).
Interchange: 14. Tom Rowles, 15. Ayden Lee, 16. Mitch Sharp, 17. Josh Ailaomai.
Coach: Jim Lenihan.
* = Gold Coast Titans allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note: Hezon Murgha's 100th game for the Pride.
Half-time 6-4.
Position Round 21 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
6 Northern Pride 21 11 0 8 2 399 363 +36 26

Round 22
Saturday 8 August 2015, 6.00 pm
Mackay Cutters 22-26 Northern Pride
Tries:
Clune
Pereira
Jones
Taylor
Goals:
Taylor 2
Rawhiti
Tries:
Bowen 2
George 2
Obst

Goals:
Bowen 3 from 5
Venue:
Virgin Australia Stadium (Stadium Mackay), South Mackay
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Javid Bowen* (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kafusi* (Prop), 11. David Murphy (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina* (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Keelan White, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Brent Oosen, 18. P J Webb.
Unavailable: Regan Verney (fractured eye socket), Sam Pau (broken leg), Cameron King* (knee operation), Vaipuna Tia Kilifi (two match ban for reckless high tackle), Travis Peeters, Denzel King (jaw), Alex Starmer (shoulder).
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Mackay Cutters: Mackay Cutters: 1. Sam Clune, 2. Blake Atherton, 3. Ben Jones, 4. Justin Tavae, 5. Buchanan Rawhiti, 6. Cameron Cullen, 7. Liam Taylor, 8. Brad Lupi, 9. Josh Chudleigh, 20. Pulou Vaituutuu, 11. Brenden Treston, 13. Chris Gesch (c), 10. Steve Rapira.
Interchange: 12. Tyson Martin, 15. Joss Boyton, 18. Ryan Kinlyside, 14. Aleki Falepaini, 16. Mitch Day.
Coach: Kim Williams
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note: Half-time 6-14
Position Round 22 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
6 Northern Pride 22 12 0 8 2 425 385 +40 28

Round 23
Sunday 16 August 2015, 2.00 pm.
Redcliffe Dolphins 34-26 Northern Pride
Tries:
Beehag 2
Johnston 2
Brady
Green
Goals:
Capewell 5 from 6
Tries:
Obst 3
Port
Biondi-Odo

Goals:
Biondi-Odo 2
Port
Venue:
Country Week: Billy Slater Oval, Callendar Park, Innisfail
Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha* (Fullback), 2. Linc Port (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 5. Javid Bowen* (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kafusi* (Prop), 11. Tom Hancock (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina* (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Keelan White, 15. Brent Oosen, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. David Murphy.
Unavailable: Regan Verney (fractured eye socket), Sam Pau (broken leg), Cameron King* (knee operation), Hezron Murgha* (one match ban for lifting tackle), Vaipuna Tia Kilifi (two match ban for reckless high tackle), Travis Peeters, Denzel King (jaw), Alex Starmer (shoulder).
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Redcliffe Dolphins: 1. Marlon Doak, 2. Josh Beehag, 3. Tom Opacic, 4. Aaron Whitchurch, 5. Curtis Johnston, 6. John Brady, 7. Luke Capewell (c), 8. Charlie Faingaa, 9. Darcy Etrich, 10. Jon Green, 11. Nick Ritter, 12. Harley Aiono, 13. Tyson Cleal.
Interchange: 14. Shane Pumipi, 15. Joe Bradley, 16. Tom Geraghty 19. Taylor Brown.
Coach: Troy Lindsay
* = Brisbane Broncos allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note: Country Week
Position Round 23 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
6 Northern Pride 23 12 0 9 2 451 419 +32 28

Round 24
Sunday 23 August 2015, 2.00 pm
Norths Devils 10-26 Northern Pride
Tries:
Lucas
Dean



Goals:
Tyson 1 from 2
Tries:
Port 2
Castellaro
Obst
Tia-Kilifi
Hancock
Goals:
Castellaro 1 from 6
Venue:
Yusia Ginau Oval, Bamaga, NPA.
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Javid Bowen (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kafusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Jordan Biondi-Odo, 15. , 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. David Murphy.
Unavailable: Regan Verney (fractured eye socket), Sam Pau (broken leg), Cameron King* (knee operation), Travis Peeters, Denzel King (jaw), Alex Starmer (shoulder), Ben Spina (named for the team and then selected to play for the North Queensland Cowboys.
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Norths Devils: 1. Luke Pollock, 2. Michael Lucas, 3. Joel Bailey, 4. Ryan Millard, 5. Rogan Dean, 6. Dan Murphy, 7. Liam Tyson, 8. Matt Mizzi, 9. Byron Creighton, 10. Billy Solah, 11. Kristian Wanka, 12. Brett Greinke, (c) 13. Krys Freeman.
Interchange: 14. Will McNee, 16. Rhett Webster, 20. Dylan Smith, 17. Josh Afoa.
Coach: Mark Gliddon
* = Brisbane Broncos allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note:
Position Round 24 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
6 Northern Pride 24 13 0 9 2 477 429 +48 30

Round 25
Saturday 29 August 2015, 5.30 pm
Northern Pride 46-18 CQ Capras
Tries:
Port 4
George 2
Tia-Kilifi
Hancock
Biondi-Odo
Goals:
Bowen 5 from 9
Tries:
Ainsworth
Randall
Smith


Goals:
Allen 2
Webster
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Javid Bowen (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kafusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Jordon Biondi-Odo, 15. Brent Oosen, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. David Murphy, 18. Keelan White.
Unavailable: Regan Verney (fractured eye socket), Sam Pau (broken leg), Cameron King* (knee operation), Travis Peeters, Denzel King (jaw), Alex Starmer (shoulder).
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (x players allocated for this match)
CQ Capras: 1. Reece Baker, 2. Jake Ainsworth, 3. Dan Randall, 4. Sam Smith, 5. Tarrant Mariner, 6. Matt Minto, 7. Mark Johnstone, 8. Gerard Tema, 9. Ian Webster, 10. Gavin Hiscox, 11. Tyson White, 12. Rajan Opetaia-Halls, 13. Guy Williams (c).
Interchange: 14. Corbyn Kilday, 15. Nathan Young, 16. Josh Johnston, 17. Josh Mitchell, 18. Dean Allen.
Coach: Lionel Harbin
* = Brisbane Broncos allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note:
Position Round 25 - 2015 P W D L B For Against Diff Points
6 Northern Pride 25 14 0 9 2 523 447 +76 32

2015 Ladder[edit]

Team Pld W D L B PF PA PD Pts
1 Townsville Blackhawks 25 19 3 1 2 870 363 +507 43
2 Papua New Guinea Hunters 25 18 3 2 2 718 487 +231 42
3 Ipswich Jets 25 16 7 0 2 700 502 +198 36
4 Wynnum Manly Seagulls 25 16 7 0 2 623 440 +183 36'
5 Easts Tigers 25 13 8 2 2 632 428 +204 32
6 Northern Pride 25 14 9 0 2 523 447 +76 32
7 Redcliffe Dolphins 25 10 12 1 2 671 574 +97 25
8 Mackay Cutters 25 10 12 1 2 547 497 +50 25
9 Burleigh Bears 25 10 13 0 2 401 674 -273 24
10 Tweed Heads Seagulls 25 9 13 1 2 510 585 -75 23
11 Sunshine Coast Falcons 25 7 15 1 2 452 599 -147 19
12 Souths Logan Magpies 25 7 15 1 2 506 664 -158 19
13 Norths Devils 25 5 16 2 2 420 727 -324 16
14 Central Queensland Capras 25 1 22 0 2 330 882 -552 6

Finals Series[edit]

Finals Week 1
First Elimination Semi-final, Sunday 6 September 2015, 1.35 pm
Ipswich Jets 54-26 Northern Pride
Tries:
Anderson 2
Parcell 2
Barba
Cleeland
Phillips
Lander
McConnachie
Goals:
Anderson 9
Tries:
Anderson 3
Bowen
Spina




Goals:
Castellaro 3 from 5
Northern Pride: 1. Linc Port (Fullback), 2. Hezron Murgha (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 18. Javid Bowen (Centre), 5. Luke George (Wing), 20. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Patrick Kafusi* (Prop), 11. Vaipuna Tia Kilifi (Second Row), 12. Graham Clark (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).
Interchange: 14. Jordon Biondi-Odo, 15. Brent Oosen, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. David Murphy, 4. Justin Castellaro.
Unavailable: Regan Verney (fractured eye socket), Sam Pau (broken leg), Cameron King* (knee operation), Travis Peeters, Denzel King (jaw), Alex Starmer (shoulder).
* = North Queensland Cowboys allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Opposition Team: 1. Carlin Anderson, 2. Marmin Barba, 3. Richard Pandia, 4. Nemani Valekapa, 5. Brendon McGrady, 6. Josh Cleeland, 7. Dane Phillips, 8. Josh Seage, 9. Matt Parcell, 10. Rod Griffin, 11. Fakahoko Teutau, 12. Kurt Capewell, 13. Keiron Lander (c).
Interchange: 15. Kurtis Lingwoodock, 16. Billy McConnachie, 17. Liam Capewell, 22. Sam Martin.
Coach: Ben Walker and Shane Walker
* = Brisbane Broncos allocation (x players allocated for this match)
Note: First Elimination Semi-final: 3rd place Ipswich Jets v 6th place Pride
This match was broadcast live on Channel 9 with Matthew Thompson, Scott Sattler and Peter Psaltis as the commentary team.

2015 Northern Pride players[edit]

Pride players 2014 Appearances
1 0
Alex Starmer[7] 0
2 0
Ben Spina 0
Brent Oosen 0
Brett Anderson[8] 0
Davin Crampton 0
4 0
Jason Roos[9] 0
Jordan Biondi-Odo 0
Jordan Tighe 0
Justin Castellaro 0
Nick Dorante 0
Noel Underwood 0
Maddie Oosen 0
Mervyn Walker 0
Rickki Sutherland 0
Ryan Ghietti 0
Sam Obst 0
Semi Tadulala 0
Shaun Nona 0
Steve Snitch 0
Tom Hancock 0

North Queensland Cowboys who played for the Northern Pride in 2015[edit]

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

2015 Televised Games[edit]

Channel Nine[edit]

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

References[edit]

  1. ^ "O'Callaghan confirmed as new coach". Archived from the original on 5 November 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Pride select new captains for 2014".
  3. ^ "Pride's very own Deb to join All Stars team on Gold Coast". Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
  4. ^ "Northern Pride have appointed Rod Jensen as their new CEO".
  5. ^ "Northern Pride player profile: Alex Starmer". Archived from the original on 5 October 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  6. ^ "Game on as corporate sponsors can get in on Pride act". Archived from the original on 21 February 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  7. ^ "Northern Pride player profile: Alex Starmer". Archived from the original on 5 October 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  8. ^ "Northern Pride player profile: Brett Anderson". Archived from the original on 2 March 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  9. ^ "Northern Pride player profile: Jason Roos". Archived from the original on 2 March 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2014.

External links[edit]

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