2009 Northern Pride RLFC season

Northern Pride
Club information
Full name	Northern Pride Rugby League Football Club
Nickname(s)	The Pride
Colours	Teal, Gold
Founded	2007
Website	northernpride.com.au
Current details
Ground(s)	Barlow Park, Cairns (seating 1,700, standing 15,000);
CEO	Dennis Keefe (2009)
Coach	Andrew Dunemann (2009)
Captain	Chris Sheppard (2009)
Competition	Intrust Super Cup
2009	2nd
Home colours	Away colours
	Current season
Records
Premierships	2 (2010/2014)
Runners-up	1 (2009)
Minor premiership	2 (2013/2014)

2009 was the second competitive season for the Cairns based CRGT Northern Pride Rugby League Football Club. They competed in the QRL state competition, which in 2009 was called the Wizard Queensland Cup. The addition of the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles meant 12 clubs participated, with each club playing 22 matches (11 home and 11 away) over 26 weeks. In 2009 the Wizard Queensland Cup introduced a six-team finals series (compared to five in previous years).

The Pride finished second and reached the Grand Final, losing 32–18 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.

2009 Season – CRGT Northern Pride[]

Staff[]

Coach: Andrew Dunemann
Assistant Coaches: David Maiden & Cameron Miller
Captain: Chris Sheppard
Chief Executive: Denis Keeffe
Operations Manager: Chris Sheppard

Competition: Wizard Queensland Cup

2009 Player awards[]

Most Improved Player (sponsored by the CDRL) – Nick Slyney
Cairns Plan Printing Best Back – Rod Jensen
Skytrans Airlines Best Forward – Mark Cantoni
WIN Television Players' Player – Tom Humble
John O'Brien Perpetual Club Person of the Year – Sheron McDougall
Skill360 Northern Pride Player of the Year – Tom Humble

Player gains[]

Rod Jensen from Huddersfield Giants
Germaine Paulson from NRL South Sydney Rabbitohs
Ben Spina from NYC North Queensland Cowboys Under-20 and Blackwater Crushers
Chris Riesen from NYC North Queensland Cowboys Under-20 (CDRL rookie of the year)
Scott Idec from NYC North Queensland Cowboys Under-20 and CDRL Southern Suburbs
Tom Humble from NYC North Queensland Cowboys Under-20 and Blackwater Crushers
Callan Myles from CDRL Ivanhoes Knights
Steven Kim from CDRL Ivanhoes Knights
John O’Sullivan
Robbie Kyles

Player losses at end of 2008 season[]

Jackson Nicolau to Gold Coast Titans
Farran Willett to Ipswich Jets
Stephen Sheppard to CDRL Mareeba
Chris Afamasaga
Eric Warria
Kahu Wehi
Ryan Bartlett
Stephen Sheppard

2009 Season Launch[]

Thursday 12 March 2009, 6.30pm – Centre Stage, Cairns Central

Pre-Season Boot Camp[]

Echo Adventures, Tully – 31 January – 1 February

2009 Jerseys[]

2009 CRGT Northern Pride jerseys
2009 Home
2009 Away

Trial Matches[]

Pre-season Trial 1
Charity Cup Challenge
Saturday 14 February 2009, 5.30pm

Northern Pride	38–8	PNG Kumuls
Tries: Jamie Frizzo Tom Humble Rod Jensen Chey Bird Callan Myles Hezron Murgha Gordon Rattler Goals: Bird 3 Luke Millwood 2	Match Report	Tries: Ham Tee 2 Goals: -

Venue:
Pride Oval, Irene Street, Mooroobool
Attendance: Between 4,000~5,000+

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Gordon Rattler, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Josh Vaughan, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Luke Harlen, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Greg Byrnes, 11. Adam Mills, 12. Rod Griffin, 13. Chris Riesen

Interchange: 14. Luke Millwood, 15. Callan Myles, 16. Noel Underwood, 17. Hezron Murgha, 18. Richie Marsters, 19. Quincy To’oto’o-ulugia, 20. Warren Jensen, 21. Ben Kerr, 22. John O’Sullivan

Unavailable:

Opposition: PNG Telikom Sun Engineering Resident Kumuls

Pre-season Trial 2
Saturday 21 February 2009, 7.30pm

Northern Pride	26–16	NYC North Queensland Cowboys Under-20
Tries: Gordon Rattler 2 Matthew Bartlett Warren Jensen Rod Jensen Goals: Luke Millwood 3	Match Report	Tries: Robbie Daniels 3 Ben Hanaway Goals:

Venue:
NQ Hardware Stadium, Atherton

Team: 1. Richie Marsters, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. David Pangai, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Quincy To’oto’o-ulugia, 7. Luke Millwood, 8. Ben Laity, 9. Callan Myles, 10. Noel Underwood, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Matthew Bartlett, 13. Warren Jensen

Interchange: 14. Adam Mills, 15. Tom Humble, 16. Ben Kerr, 17. Robbie Kyles, 18.Jamie Frizzo, 19. Rod Griffin, 20. Gordon Rattler, 21. Jason Roos, 22. Josh Vaughan

Unavailable:

Pre-season Trial 3
Saturday 28 February 2009, 5.30pm

Northern Pride	24–18	North Queensland Cowboys Combined Squad
Tries: Gordon Rattler 3 Callan Myles Joel Riethmuller Goals: Chris Riesen 2	Match Report	Tries: Clint Amos 2 Dane Hogan Goals: John Williams 3

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Germaine Paulson, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Hezron Murgha, 5. Josh Vaughan, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Greg Byrnes, 11. Joel Riethmuller, 12. Luke Harlen, 13. Chris Reisen.

Interchange: 14. Luke Millwood, 15. Noel Underwood, 16. Callan Myles, 17. Gordon Rattler, 18. Adam Mills, 19. Rod Griffin, 20. Warren Jensen, 21. Ben Hampton.

Unavailable: Chey Bird (hamstring), Luke Harlen (knee), Germaine Paulson (knee)

Notes: Opening game for the Stockland Cairns Challenge NRL trial match between the North Queensland Cowboys and Penrith Panthers

Wizard Queensland Cup matches[]

Round 1
Saturday 14 March 2009, 2.00pm

Tweed Heads Seagulls	30–20	Northern Pride
Tries: Shannon Walker 2 David Mead Brenton Bowen Tim Maccan Goals: Ben Jeffery 3 Brad Davis 2		Tries: Rod Jensen 3 Jamie Frizzo Goals: John Williams 2

Venue:
Cudgen Park, Cudgen
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Touch Judges: Justin Eastwood and David Shaw
Video Referee: Tony Maksoud

Team: 1. David Pangai, 2. John Williams, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Brandon Boor, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Greg Byrnes, 11. Luke Harlen, 12. , 13. Chris Riesen

Interchange: 14. Josh Vaughan, 15. Matthew Bartlett, 16. Nick Slyney, 17. Germaine Paulson, Rod Griffin, James Tamou

Unavailable: Mark Cantoni, Alex Starmer, Drew Campbell, Chey Bird (hamstring), Joel Riethmuller (dengue fever)

Notes: Scheduled to be broadcast live on ABC TV, but the satellite technology was unavailable and the Norths Devils v Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles match from Bishop Park was broadcast instead

Position	Round 1 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
10	Northern Pride	1	0	0	1	20	30	−10	0

Round 2
Saturday 21 March 2009, 2.00pm

Ipswich Jets	20–28	Northern Pride
Tries: Chris Walker Tyson Lofipo Lorenzo Maafu Paul Stephensen Goals: Scott Ireland 2	Match Report	Tries: Clint Amos Rod Jensen Chris Sheppard Nick Slyney Goals: Tom Humble 6

Venue:
Briggs Road Sporting Complex, Ipswich
Referee: Michael Inman
Touch Judges: Peter Anderson and Justin Eastwood
Interchange Official:Guy Owen

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Germaine Paulson, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13. Mark Cantoni, 12. Joel Riethmuller, 11. Matthew Bartlett, 10. Luke Harlen, 9. Callan Myles, 8. Greg Byrnes

Interchange: 14. David Pangai, 15. Nick Slyney, 16. Ben Laity, 17. Noel Underwood

Unavailable: Chey Bird (hamstring)

Position	Round 2 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
6	Northern Pride	2	1	0	1	48	50	−2	2

Round 3
Saturday 28 March 2009, 7:00pm

Northern Pride	19–18	Easts Tigers
Tries: Jamie Frizzo Josh Vaughan Tom Humble Nick Slyney Goals: Tom Humble 1 from 4 Field goals: Chris Sheppard	Match Report Video Highlights	Tries: Kev Stephenson Liam Campbell Ryan Cullen Rickie Dodd Goals: Matt Lockyer 1 from 4 Field goals: -

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Michael Inman
Touch Judges: Robert Dalziel and Adam Peut
Interchange Official: Mark Leigh

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Hezron Murgha, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Josh Vaughan, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13. Mark Cantoni, 12. Joel Riethmuller, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Luke Harlen, 9. Callan Myles, 8. James Tamou

Interchange: 14. David Pangai, 15. Matthew Bartlett, 16. Ben Laity, 17. Greg Byrnes

Unavailable:

Position	Round 3 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
7	Northern Pride	3	2	0	1	67	68	−1	4

Round 4
Saturday 4 April 2009, 7.00pm

Northern Pride	14–16	Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles
Tries: Brandon Boor Josh Vaughan David Pangai Goals: Chey Bird	Match Report Video Highlights	Tries: Trent Hodkinson 2 Rob Godfrey Goals: Trent Hodkinson 2

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Nick Kalpakidis
Touch Judges: Robert Dalziel and Adam Peut
Interchange Official: Daniel Caamano

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Josh Vaughan, 6. Chris Riesen, 7. Tom Humble, 13. Mark Cantoni, 12. Joel Riethmuller, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Luke Harlen, 9. Callan Myles, 8. James Tamou

Interchange: 14. David Pangai, 15. Matthew Bartlett, 16. Ben Laity, 17. Greg Byrnes

Unavailable: Chris Sheppard (hamstring), Luke Millwood (broken jaw)

Position	Round 4 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
7	Northern Pride	4	2	0	2	81	84	−3	4

Round 5
Saturday 11 April 2009, 2:00pm

Burleigh Bears	30–10	Northern Pride
Tries: Adam Fielder 3 Joel Rapana Kaine Manihera Robert Apanui Goals: Nick Parfitt 3	Match Report	Tries: Mark Cantoni Nick Slyney Goals: Chey Bird

Venue:
Pizzey Park, Miami, Gold Coast
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Touch Judges: Shane Spicer and Glenn Richardson
Interchange Official: Gavin Adams
Video Referee: Tony Maksoud

Team: 1. Josh Vaughan, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chey Bird (c), 13. Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Luke Harlen, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Manase Manuokafoa

Interchange: 14. Richie Marsters, 15. Matthew Bartlett, 16. Greg Byrnes, 17. Ben Laity

Unavailable: Chris Sheppard (hamstring)

Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright. Burleigh Bears wore pink jerseys for breast cancer research

Position	Round 5 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
8	Northern Pride	5	2	0	3	91	114	−23	4

Round 6
Saturday 18 April 2009, 7:00pm

Northern Pride	30–12	Wynnum Manly Seagulls
Tries: John Williams 2 Chey Bird Brandon Boor Ty Williams Mark Cantoni Goals: Chey Bird 3	Match Report Video Highlights	Tries: Gerard Beale Chris Currie Goals: Matt Seamark 2

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Justin Davis
Touch Judges: Michael Inman and Daniel Caamano
Interchange Official: Rob Dalziel

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Ty Williams, 4. Hezron Murgha, 5. John Williams, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Quincy To’oto’o-ulugia, 13. Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. James Tamou, 10. Carl Webb, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. Rod Jensen, 15. Nick Slyney, 16. Alex Starmer, 17. Noel Underwood, 18. Chris Sheppard (c)

Unavailable:

Notes: CRGT became Skill360 and the Pride changed from CRGT Northern Pride to Skill360 Northern Pride. North Queensland Cowboys players Carl Webb and John Williams were dropped from the First Grade side match against Cronulla Sharks for disciplinary reasons (missing training) and played for the Pride.

Position	Round 6 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
8	Northern Pride	6	3	0	3	121	126	5	6

Round 7
ANZAC DAY, Saturday 25 April 2009, 7.00pm

Northern Pride	32–6	Redcliffe Dolphins
Tries: Ty Williams 2 Rod Jensen Joel Riethmuller Mark Cantoni Jason Roos Goals: Chey Bird 3 Luke Millwood	Match Report Video Highlights	Tries: Allen Heldsinger Goals: Liam Georgetown

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Shane Spicer
Touch Judges: Michael Inman and Adam Puet
Interchange Official: Rob Dalziel

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Ty Williams, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Luke Millwood, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13. Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. James Tamou, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. TBA, 15. Nick Slyney, 16. Alex Starmer, 17. Luke Harlen

Unavailable: Tom Humble (shoulder

Position	Round 7 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
6	Northern Pride	7	4	0	3	153	132	+21	8

Round 8
Sunday 3 May 2009, 2.00pm

Norths Devils	18–34	Northern Pride
Tries: Kieran Turner Jay Aston James Api-Ulugia Goals: Ryan Hansen 3	Match Report Video Highlights	Tries: Jason Roos 2 Brandon Boor Rod Jensen Nick Slyney Ben Laity Goals: Chey Bird 5

Venue:
Bishop Park, Nundah
Referee: Adam Neale
Touch Judges: Brendon Rose and Ron Greentree
Interchange Official:

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Ty Williams, 4. Hezron Murgha, 5. Rod Jensen, 6. Luke Millwood, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13. Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Alex Starmer

Interchange: 14. Tom Humble, 15. Josh Vaughan, 16. Matthew Bartlett, 17. Ben Laity

Unavailable: Luke Harlen (knee)

Position	Round 8 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
3	Northern Pride	8	5	0	3	187	150	+37	10

Round 9
Saturday 9 May 2009, 7.00pm

Northern Pride	34–16	Mackay Cutters
Tries: Tom Humble 2 Ty Williams Rod Jensen Manase Manuokafoa Alex Starmer Goals: Chey Bird 5	Match Report Video Highlights	Tries: Daniel Abraham Jardine Bobongie Anthony Watts Goals: Daniel Abraham 2

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Brendon Rose
Touch Judges: Michael Inman and Rob Dalziel
Interchange Official: Adam Puet

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Ty Williams, 4. Hezron Murgha, 5. Rod Jensen, 6. Luke Millwood, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. Tom Humble, 15. Josh Vaughan, 16. Matthew Bartlett, 17. Alex Starmer

Unavailable: Luke Harlen (knee)

Notes: Cutter Roy Baira received a four-week ban from the Queensland Rugby League judiciary tribunal after being found guilty of a grade three reckless high tackle on Pride's Luke Millwood which broke his jaw. Pride coach Andrew Dunemann, who said Baira should have been rubbed out for six to 12 months for what he saw as a deliberate action. The Northern Pride received a $3000 fine as a result of coach Andrew Dunemann.

Position	Round 9 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
3	Northern Pride	9	6	0	3	221	166	+55	12

Round 10
Saturday 16 May 2009, 7.00pm

Central Comets	28–26	Northern Pride
Tries: Tyron Haynes 2 Dallas Williams 2 Karl Johnson Ian Webster Goals: Nat Bowman 2	Match Report Video Highlights	Tries: Tom Humble 2 Hezron Murgha Mark Cantoni Jamie Frizzo Goals: Chey Bird 2 Tom Humble

Venue:
Browne Park, Rockhampton
Referee: Shane Spicer
Touch Judges: Steve Kanowski and Jason McManus
Interchange Official: Housh Fallah

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Ty Williams, 4. Hezron Murgha, 5. Rod Jensen, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Jamie Frizzo, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. Gordon Rattler, 15. Nick Slyney, 16. Matthew Bartlett, 17. Alex Starmer

Unavailable: Luke Harlen (knee), Luke Millwood (broken jaw)

Position	Round 10 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
3	Northern Pride	10	6	0	4	247	194	+53	12

Round 11
Sunday 24 May 2009, 2.00pm

Souths Logan Magpies	16–30	Northern Pride
Tries: Shea Moylan 2 Sam Huihahau Goals: Josh McCrone 2	Match Report Video Highlights	Tries: Germaine Paulson 2 Chey Bird Rod Jensen Mark Cantoni Goals: Chey Bird 5

Venue:
Davies Park, West End, Brisbane
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Touch Judges: Michael Wise and Jon Kennedy
Interchange Official: Gavin Adams

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Jamie Frizzo, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Germaine Paulson, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. Josh Vaughan, 15. Quincy To’oto’o-ulugia, 16. Greg Byrnes 17. Chris Riesen

Unavailable: Luke Harlen (knee), Ty Williams (last minute call up for North Queensland Cowboys), Luke Millwood (broken jaw), Luke Harlen (knee)

Position	Round 11 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
3	Northern Pride	11	7	0	4	277	210	+67	14

Round 12
Saturday 30 May 2009, 7.00pm

Northern Pride	26–14	Tweed Heads Seagulls
Tries: Tom Humble 2 Hezron Murgha Germaine Paulson Adam Mills Goals: Chey Bird 3	Match Report Video Highlights	Tries: David Mead Brad Davis Kingi Akauola Goals: Brad Davis

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Nick Kalpakidis
Touch Judges: Michael Inman and Adam Puet
Interchange Official: Rob Dalziel

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Hezron Murgha, 3. Jamie Frizzo, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Germaine Paulson, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Alex Starmer, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. Brandon Boor, 15. Josh Vaughan, 16. Greg Byrnes, 17. Rodney Griffin

Unavailable: Luke Millwood (broken jaw), Luke Harlen (knee)

Notes: Only one North Queensland Cowboys player (Nick Slyney) was available for the Pride this week, due to State of Origin commitments, and the Pride team consisted of 16 local players

Position	Round 12 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
3	Northern Pride	12	8	0	4	303	224	+79	16

Round 13
Friday 5 June 2009, 7.00pm

Northern Pride	22–8	Ipswich Jets
Tries: Germaine Paulson Rod Jensen Tom Humble Adam Mills Goals: Chey Bird 3	Match Report Video Highlights	Tries: Lorenzo Maafu Adam Boettcher Goals: –

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Justin Davis
Touch Judges: Michael Inman and Rob Dalziel
Interchange Official: Mark Leigh

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Germaine Paulson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. Richie Marsters, 15. Josh Vaughan, 16. Adam Mills, 17. Alex Starmer

Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken cheekbone), Luke Millwood (broken jaw), Luke Harlen (knee)

Notes: This was a long weekend and the QRL's played Friday night matches for the first time.

Position	Round 13 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
3	Northern Pride	13	9	0	4	325	232	+93	18

Round 14
Saturday 20 June 2009, 2.00pm

Easts Tigers	42–12	Northern Pride
Tries: Liam Campbell 2 Wade Liddell 2 Ryan Cullen Isaac Kaufmann Marcus Jensen Goals: Nathan Pill 7	Match Report Video Highlights	Tries: Hezron Murgha Rod Jensen Goals: Chey Bird 2

Venue:
Langlands Park, Stones Corner, Brisbane
Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judges: Steve Kanowski and Peter Anderson
Interchange Official: Jason King

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Hezron Murgha, 3. Germaine Paulson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Gordon Rattler, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Alex Starmer, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. Brandon Boor, 15. Josh Vaughan, 16. Greg Byrnes, 17. Adam Mills

Unavailable: Luke Millwood (broken jaw), Luke Harlen (knee)

Position	Round 14 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
3	Northern Pride	14	9	0	5	337	274	+63	18

Round 15
Saturday 27 June 2009, 2.00pm

Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles	30–18	Northern Pride
Tries: Dennis Sandow Shane Neumann Mark Page Jack Pearson Trent Hodkinson Goals: Trent Hodkinson 5	Match Report Video Highlights	Tries: Rod Jensen Greg Byrnes Hezron Murgha Goals: Chey Bird 3

Venue:
Stockland Park, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Touch Judges: Rod Spain and Andrew Wareham
Interchange Official:Terry Pascoe
Video Referee: Tony Maksoud

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Drew Campbell, 3. Germaine Paulson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Josh Vaughan, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Quincy To’oto’o-ulugia, 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Greg Byrnes, 9. Callan Myles, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. Brandon Boor, 15. Noel Underwood, 16. Rod Griffin, 17. Chris Riesen

Unavailable: Chris Sheppard (hamstring), Luke Millwood (broken jaw), Luke Harlen (knee)

Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright

Position	Round 15 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
3	Northern Pride	15	9	0	6	355	304	+51	18

Round 16
Saturday 11 July 2009, 7.00pm

Northern Pride	18–30	Burleigh Bears
Tries: Jamie Frizzo 2 Jason Roos Chris Riesen Goals: Chris Riesen	Match Report Video Highlights	Tries: Joel Rapana 3 Nick Parfitt 2 Goals: Nick Parfitt 5

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Michael Inman
Touch Judges: Adam Puet and Rob Dalziel
Interchange Official: Daniel Caamano

Team: 1. Josh Vaughan, 2. Drew Campbell, 3. Germaine Paulson, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Brandon Boor, 6. Richie Marsters, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. James Tamou, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. Matthew Bartlett, 15. Chris Riesen, 16. Luke Harlen, 17. Noel Underwood

Unavailable: Rod Jensen, Mark Cantoni, Tom Humble – (representative duty), Chey Bird (ribs)

Notes: Rod Jensen, Mark Cantoni, Joel Riethmuller and Tom Humble were selected for the QRL XXXX Country Team on 4 July 2009, with Andrew Dunemann as coach.
The XXX Country team won 32–28 and Mark Cantoni was Man of the Match.
Rod Jensen, Mark Cantoni and Tom Humble were then selected for the QRL Queensland Residents Team

Position	Round 16 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
3	Northern Pride	16	9	0	7	373	334	+39	18

Round 17
Sunday 18 July 2009, 2.00pm

Wynnum Manly Seagulls	24–38	Northern Pride
Tries: John Peterson 2 Shaun Cotter David Georgiou Goals: Matt Seamark 4	Match Report	Tries: Tom Humble 2 Jamie Frizzo 2 Mark Cantoni Nick Slyney Chris Riesen Goals: Tom Humble 5

Venue:
BMD Kougari Oval, Wynnum
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Touch Judges: Ron Greentree and Peter Anderson
Interchange Official: Tony Graham

Team: 1. Germaine Paulson, 2. Josh Vaughan, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Luke Harlen, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. Matthew Bartlett, 15. Chris Riesen, 16. Greg Byrnes, 17. Brandon Boor

Unavailable: Chey Bird (ribs)

Notes: Rod Jensen, Mark Cantoni and Tom Humble were selected for the QRL Queensland Residents Team

Position	Round 17 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
3	Northern Pride	17	10	0	7	411	358	+53	20

Round 18
Saturday 25 July 2009, 2.00pm

Redcliffe Dolphins	24–54	Northern Pride
Tries: Liam Georgetown 3 Palmer Wapau Goals: Liam Georgetown 4	Match Report Video Highlights	Tries: Tom Humble 4 Germaine Paulson Mark Cantoni Luke Harlen Matthew Bartlett Chris Riesen Goals: Tom Humble 9

Venue:
Dolphin Oval, Redcliffe
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Attendance: Match Report
Referee: Justin Davis
Touch Judges: Steve Kanowski and Andrew Wareham
Interchange Official: Jason King
Video Referee: Tony Maksoud

Team: 1. Germaine Paulson, 2. Josh Vaughan, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Luke Harlen, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. Matthew Bartlett, 15. Chris Riesen, 16. Greg Byrnes, 17. Brandon Boor

Unavailable: Chey Bird (ribs)

Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.
Tom Humble scored 34 points in this game, which was a Pride record for most points in a single game. Humble also scored 4 tries, which equalled the Pride's record held by Brett Anderson of 4 tries against the Mackay Cutters in the Pride's first ever game, Round 1 on 15 March 2008.

Position	Round 18 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
3	Northern Pride	18	11	0	7	465	382	+83	22

Round 19
Saturday 1 August 2009, 7.00pm

Northern Pride	22–18	Norths Devils
Tries: Hezron Murgha 2 Rod Jensen Tom Humble Goals: Tom Humble 3	Match Report Video Highlights	Tries: Joe Bond Daniel Ogden Brendon Gibb Gideon Mzembe Goals: Asher Elemani

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Michael Inman
Touch Judges: Adam Puet and Rob Dalziel
Interchange Official: Daniel Caamano

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Germaine Paulson, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Luke Harlen 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. Matthew Bartlett, 15. Chris Riesen, 16. Noel Underwood, 17. Brandon Boor

Unavailable:

Position	Round 19 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
3	Northern Pride	19	12	0	7	487	400	+87	24

Round 20
Sunday 9 August 2009, 3.00pm

Mackay Cutters	17–16	Northern Pride
Tries: Daniel Flynn Luke Srama Anthony Perkins Goals: Craig Chapman 2 Field goals: Craig Chapman	Match Report	Tries: Tom Humble 2 Jamie Frizzo Goals: Tom Humble 2 Field goals: -

Venue:
Mackay Junior Fields, Mackay
Referee: Justin Davis
Touch Judges: Clinton Begg and Chris Anderson
Interchange Official: Zane Wright

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Germaine Paulson, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Luke Harlen, 9. Travis Burns, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. Matthew Bartlett, 15. Chris Riesen, 16. Greg Byrnes, 17. Brandon Boor, 18. Jason Roos

Unavailable:

Notes: North Queensland Cowboys Travis Burns was a late addition to the team. He was sin-binned in the second half and then sent off.

Position	Round 20 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
3	Northern Pride	20	12	0	8	503	417	+86	24

Round 21
Saturday 15 August 2009, 7.00pm

Northern Pride	32–10	Central Comets
Tries: Chey Bird Rod Jensen Jamie Frizzo Tom Humble Travis Burns Josh Vaughan Goals: Tom Humble 4	Match Report Video Highlights	Tries: Ian Webster Mick Esdale Goals: Gerard Parle

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Michael Inman
Touch Judges: Adam Puet and Rob Dalziel
Interchange Official: Mark Leigh

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Germaine Paulson, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Luke Harlen, 9. Travis Burns, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. Josh Vaughan, 15. Alex Starmer, 16. Chris Riesen, 17. Rod Griffin

Unavailable: Jason Roos (ribs)

Notes: Joel Riethmuller was placed on report for a dangerous tackle, but was found not guilty by the judiciary

Position	Round 21 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
2	Northern Pride	21	13	0	8	535	427	+108	26

Round 22
Friday 21 August 2009, 8.00pm

Northern Pride	29–18	Souths Logan Magpies
Tries: Brandon Boor Rod Jensen Germaine Paulson Josh Vaughan Alex Starmer Goals: Tom Humble 4 Field goals: Chris Sheppard	Match Report	Tries: Andrew Edwards 2 Jack Reed Goals: Brett Kelly 3 Field goals: -

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Touch Judges: Michael Inman and Adam Puet
Interchange Official: Rob Dalziel

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Germaine Paulson, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13. Chris Riesen, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. James Tamou, 9.Joel Riethmuller, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. Josh Vaughan, 15. Alex Starmer, 16. Noel Underwood, 17. Rod Griffin

Unavailable: Luke Harlen (hand), Jason Roos (ribs)

Notes: Barlow Park had been booked for the CDRU Grand Final, and so the CDRU game was played at 3.00pm and the Pride game was played at 8.00pm

Position	Round 22 – 2009	P	W	D	L	For	Against	Diff	Points
2	Northern Pride	22	14	0	8	564	445	+119	28

Ladder[]

	Team	Pld	W	D	L	PF	PA	PD	Pts
1	Souths Logan Magpies	22	16	0	6	711	434	+277	32
2	Northern Pride	22	14	0	8	564	445	+119	28
3	Central Comets	22	13	0	9	508	499	+9	26
4	Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles	22	12	1	9	562	508	+54	25
5	Norths Devils	22	11	0	11	559	524	+35	22
6	Tweed Heads Seagulls	22	11	0	11	525	515	+10	22
7	Burleigh Bears	22	11	0	11	445	517	−72	22
8	Ipswich Jets	22	9	1	12	455	454	+1	19
9	Easts Tigers	22	9	1	12	451	548	−97	19
10	Wynnum Manly Seagulls	22	9	0	13	484	548	−64	18
11	Redcliffe Dolphins	22	7	2	13	472	518	−46	16
12	Mackay Cutters	22	7	1	14	315	541	−226	15

Finals Series[]

Finals Week 1 – Preliminary Final
Saturday 29 August 2009, 8.00pm

Northern Pride	44–16	Norths Devils
Tries: Rod Jensen 3 Germaine Paulson Nick Slyney Luke Millwood Chris Riesen Rod Griffin Goals: Tom Humble 6	Match report	Tries: Josefa Davui 2 M Gillett Goals: Asher Elemani 2

Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Justin Davis
Touch Judges: Michael Inman and Adam Puet
Interchange Official: Rob Dalziel

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Josh Vaughan, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Germaine Paulson, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Alex Starmer, 9. Luke Millwood, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. Hezron Murgha, 15. Greg Byrnes, 16. Chris Riesen, 17. Rod Griffin

Unavailable: Jason Roos (ribs), Luke Harlen (hand)

Finals Week 2 – Semi-Finals
Saturday 5 September 2009

Northern Pride	22–10	Central Comets
Tries: Chey Bird Tom Humble Nick Slyney Rod Griffin Goals: Tom Humble 3	Match Report 1 Match Report 2	Tries: Tom Hewitt Guy Williams Goals: Nat Bowman

Venue:
BMD Kougari Oval, Wynnum
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Referee: Michael Wise
Touch Judges: Steve Kanowski and Andrew Wareham
Interchange Official: Jason King
Video Referee: Tony Maksoud

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Josh Vaughan, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Germaine Paulson, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Alex Starmer, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity

Interchange: 14. Luke Millwood, 15. Greg Byrnes, 16. Chris Riesen, 17. Rod Griffin

Unavailable: Luke Harlen (hand)

Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.
This match was supposed to be a Pride home game, but it was moved to a neutral venue as the ABC could not provide an outside broadcast unit – Report

Finals Week 3 – Grand Final
Saturday 12 September 2009, 2.00pm

Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles	32–18	Northern Pride
Tries: Shane Neumann 3 Trent Hodkinson Tony Williams Michael Chapman Ryan Walker Goals: Trent Hodkinson 2	Match Report Video Highlights	Tries: Rod Jensen Tom Humble Jamie Frizzo Goals: Tom Humble 3

Venue:
Stockland Park, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Touch Judges: David Shaw and Steve Kanowski
Interchange Officials: Jason King and Tony Graham
Video Referee: Tony Maksoud

Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Josh Vaughan, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Germaine Paulson, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Alex Starmer, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller

Interchange: 14. Luke Millwood, 15. Greg Byrnes, 16. Chris Riesen, 17. Rod Griffin

Unavailable: Luke Harlen (hand)

Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.

2009 Northern Pride players[]

Pride players	2009 Appearances	2009 Tries	2009 Goals	2009 Field Goals	2009 Points scored
Adam Mills	2	2	0	0	8
Alex Starmer	13	2	0	0	8
Ben Laity	24	1	0	0	4
Callan Myles	4	0	0	0	0
Chey Bird	19	4	36	0	88
Chris Riesen	13	4	1	0	18
Chris Sheppard	21	1	0	2	6
Drew Campbell	2	0	0	0	0
Germaine Paulson	17	7	0	0	28
Gordon Rattler	2	0	0	0	0
Hezron Murgha	16	6	0	0	24
Jamie Frizzo	18	10	0	0	40
Jason Roos	16	4	0	0	16
Joel Riethmuller	24	1	0	0	4
Josh Vaughan	18	4	0	0	16
Luke Harlen	11	1	0	0	4
Luke Millwood	6	1	0	0	4
Mark Cantoni	23	7	0	0	28
Noel Underwood	6	0	0	0	0
Quincy To’oto’o-ulugia	1	0	0	0	0
Richie Marsters	3	0	0	0	0
Rod Griffin	8	2	0	0	8
Rod Jensen	24	18	0	0	72
Tom Humble	23	20	47	0	174
Ben Kerr	Trial Game	0	0	0	0
John O’Sullivan	Trial Game	0	0	0	0
Robbie Kyles	Trial Game	0	0	0	0
Warren Jensen	Trial Game	0	0	0	0

North Queensland Cowboys who played for the Northern Pride in 2009[]

Cowboys players	2009 Appearances	2009 Tries	2009 Points scored
Brandon Boor	20	4	16
Carl Webb	1	0	0
Clint Amos	?	1	4
David Pangai	4	1	4
Greg Byrnes	14	1	4
James Tamou	7	0	0
John Williams	2	2	8
Manase Manuokafoa	8	1	4
Matthew Bartlett	13	1	4
Nick Slyney	25	7	28
Travis Burns	2	1	4
Ty Williams	5	4	16

2009 Televised Games[]

In 2009 games were televised by ABC TV and shown live across Queensland through the ABC1 channel at 2.00pm (AEST) on Saturday afternoons. The commentary team was Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.

1: Northern Pride lost 10–30 : Round 5, Saturday 11 April 2009 against Burleigh Bears from Pizzey Park, Miami, Gold Coast
2: Northern Pride lost 18–30 : Round 15, Saturday 27 June 2009 against Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles from Stockland Park, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast
3: Northern Pride won 54–24 : Round 18, Saturday 25 July 2009 against Redcliffe Dolphins from Dolphin Oval, Redcliffe
4: Northern Pride won 22–10 : Semi-Final, Saturday 5 September 2009 against Central Comets from BMD Kougari Oval, Wynnum
5: Northern Pride lost 18–32 : Grand Final, Saturday 12 September 2009 against Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles from Stockland Park, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast

v t Northern Pride RLFC
Est. 2007 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Former Cairns QRL representative club (1996-2000) Cairns Cyclones
The Club	Seasons Players Coaches
Home grounds	Barlow Park Pride Oval, Mooroobool
Important figures	Cairns Cyclones (1996–2000) Adrian Lam (Coach 2007) Andrew Dunemann (Coach 2008–09) David Maiden (Coach 2010–12) Jason Demetriou (Coach 2013) Chris Sheppard (Captain 2008–10 / CEO 2011–13) Ty Williams (Captain 2011–13) Rod Jensen Brett Anderson (Co-Captain 2014) Joel Riethmuller Mark Cantoni Tom Humble Luke Harlen Mark Dalle Cort Rod Griffin Clint Amos Michael Bani Scott Bolton Brenton Bowen Greg Byrnes Kalifa Faifai Loa George Gatis Luke Harlen Lancen Joudo Blake Leary Jaiman Lowe Saia Makisi Kaine Manihera Scott Moore Semi Tadulala Sam Obst Jessie Joe Parker Germaine Paulson James Segeyaro Steve Snitch Ryan Stig James Tamou
League	QRL
Competition	Intrust Super Cup Wizard Queensland Cup
Titles	Premiers (2) 2010 2014 Runners Up (1) 2009
Seasons (6)	2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018
Affiliations	North Queensland Cowboys

v t Rugby league in Queensland
Federation	Queensland Rugby League
Representative Teams	Queensland Maroons Queensland women's Queensland Residents Queensland U-20 Queensland U-18 Queensland U-16 Queensland women's U-18
NRL clubs	Current clubs: Brisbane Broncos Gold Coast Titans North Queensland Cowboys Former Clubs: Gold Coast Giants/Seagulls/Chargers (1988-1998) South Queensland Crushers (1995-1997)
Major Competitions	State-wide leagues: Queensland Cup Women's Premiership Hastings Deering Colts (U21s) Mal Meninga Cup (U18s) State League (1982-95) Cyril Connell Cup (2009-16) Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership Other leagues: Confraternity Carnival Universities Women's
Northern Division	Foley Shield Cairns Midwest
Central Division	Regions: Capricorn Region / South West Region / Wide Bay Region Roma District South Burnett Sunshine Coast Gympie
South-East Division	Brisbane Bulimba Cup Brisbane A-Grade Brisbane Second Division Brisbane Women Ipswich Gold Coast FOGS Colts (U20's)

2009 Northern Pride RLFC season

Contents

2009 Season – CRGT Northern Pride[]

Staff[]

2009 Player awards[]

Player gains[]

Player losses at end of 2008 season[]

2009 Season Launch[]

Pre-Season Boot Camp[]

2009 Jerseys[]

Trial Matches[]

Wizard Queensland Cup matches[]

Ladder[]

Finals Series[]

2009 Northern Pride players[]

North Queensland Cowboys who played for the Northern Pride in 2009[]

2009 Televised Games[]

External links[]