2014 Northern Pride RLFC season

Northern Pride

Club information
Full name	Northern Pride Rugby League Football Club
Nickname(s)	The Pride
Colours	Black, teal and gold
Founded	2007
Website	northernpride.com.au
Current details
Ground(s)	Barlow Park, Cairns (seating 1,700, standing 15,000)
CEO	Brock Schaefer (2014)
Coach	Jason Demetriou (2014)
Captain	Brett Anderson & Jason Roos
Competition	Queensland Cup
Home colours Away colours
Current season
Records
Premierships	2 (2010/2014)
Runners-up	1 (2009)
Minor premiership	1 (2013/2014)

2014 was the seventh competitive season for the Cairns based Sea Swift Northern Pride Rugby League Football Club. They played in the QRL state competition, the Intrust Super Cup. 13 clubs competed, with each club playing 24 matches (12 home and 12 away and 2 byes) over 26 weeks. In 2014 the Papua New Guinea Hunters were admitted to the competition and the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles reverted to their original name, the Sunshine Coast Falcons.

2014 Season - Sea Swift Northern Pride[]

Staff[]

• Coach: Jason Demetriou
• Assistant Coaches: Ben Rauter and Joe O'Callaghan
• Team Co-Captains: Brett Anderson & Jason Roos^[1]
• Club Captain:
• Trainer: Deb Gallop
• Strength and Conditioning Coach: Patrick Ranasinghe
• Physiotherapist: Tim Laycock
• Team Manager: Rob White
• Chief Executive: Brock Schaefer
• Chairman: Bob Fowler

• Competition: Intrust Super Cup

Player awards[]

• Sea Swift Most improved player - Sheldon Powe-Hobbs
• Sea Swift Season Members Player of the Year - Sam Obst
• Sea Swift Best Back - Sam Obst
• Sea Swift Best Forward - Tyrone McCarthy
• Sea Swift Players' Player - Blake Leary
• Sea Swift Player of the Year - Ben Spina
• John O'Brien Club Person of the Year - Pat Bailey

2014 player gains[]

• Trent Barnard from CDRL Ivanhoes^[2]
• Pete Tognolini from CDRL Cairns Brothers and Pride Academy Under 18s^[3]
• Latu Fifita from North Sydney Bears^[4]
• Blake Leary from North Queensland Cowboys^[5]
• Jack Svendsen from North Queensland Cowboys NYC^[6]
• Tyrone McCarthy from Warrington Wolves^[7]
• Sheldon Powe Hobbs from Melbourne Storm NYC

Player losses after 2013 season[]

• Ty Williams retired to captain-coach CDRL Innisfail Leprachauns
• Ben Laity retired
• Aiden Smith resigned
• Hezron Murgha signed to the North Queensland Cowboys
• Joel Riethmuller signed to the North Queensland Cowboys
• Steve Snitch returned to the UK and played for Doncaster
• Noel Underwood signed to NSW Cup Newcastle Knights
• Nick Dorante signed to Queensland Cup Redcliffe Dolphins
• Jordan Tighe signed to Queensland Cup Ipswich Jets

2014 Squad[]

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2014 Season Launch[]

• Cairns Induction Day: Saturday 16 November 2013.
• Training for the 2014 season started on Monday 18 November 2013.^[10]
• 2014 Season Launch =

Pre Season Boot Camp[]

• Lake Tinaroo, Atherton Tablelands - Friday 21-Sunday 23 February 2014.

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2014 Jerseys[]

• 2014 Northern Pride jerseys
• 

  2014 primary Jersey

• 

  2014 alternative Jersey

2014 Sponsors[]

Naming rights sponsor:

• Sea Swift

Jersey sponsor (back of jersey):

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

Sleeve sponsor:

• Skytrans

Finals Series sleeve sponsor:

• Rivers Insurance Brokers

Shorts sponsor:

• Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns
• Cairns Regional Council
• Fuller Sports
• Intrust Super
• Cairns Hardware
• .

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.

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Trial Matches[]

Northern Pride: 1. Jordan Biondi-Odo (Fullback), 2. Josh Mene (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (co-captain) (Centre), 4. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Jared Allen (Five-eighth), 7. Ryan Ghietti (Halfback), 8. Alex Starmer (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Aidan Smith (Prop), 11. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Second Row), 12. Tom Hancock (Second Row), 13. Keelan White (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Jayden Gil, 15. Taha Tutavake, 16. Brent Oosen, 17. Latu Fifita, 18. Trey Kemp, 19. Menmuny Murgha.

Unavailable: Davin Crampton and Noel Underwood (both selected to play for the First Nation Goannas at Hunter Stadium on 8 February against Newcastle Knights).

Opposition Team: 1. Alex Grant, 2. Kurt Perry, 3. Hayden Crowley, 4. Scott Schulte, 5. Jonico Hardwick, 6. Aaron Solari, 7. James Redman, 8. David Munro, 9. Chris Law, 10. Jack Brock, 11. Bill Cullen, 12. Corey Jensen, 13. Kieran Quabba.

Interchange: 14. Sam Pau, 15. Dan Clarke, 16. Michael Barclay, 17. Ben Mathiou, 18. Andrew Niemoeller, 19. Yamba Bowie, 20. Bill Kikau.

Note:

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Northern Pride: 1. Jordan Biondi-Odo (Fullback), 2. Josh Mene (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (capain) (Centre), 4. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Ryan Ghietti (Halfback), 8. Alex Starmer (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (vice-captain) (Hooker), 10. Aidan Smith (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Keelan White, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Brent Oosen, 19. Menmuny Murgha, 20. Jack Svendsen.21, Latu Fifita, 22. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs.

Unavailable: Davin Crampton and Noel Underwood (both selected to play for the First Nation Goannas at Hunter Stadium on 8 February against Newcastle Knights), Sam Obst (minor injury), Jared Allen (minor injury).

Opposition Team: Adex Wera, Albert Patak, Adam Korave, Brandy Peter, David Loko, Edward Goma, Esau Siune, Garry Lo, George Benson, Gonzela Urakusie, Israel Eliab (c), Joe Bruno, Lawrence Tu'u, Noel Joel, Noel Zemming, Roger Laka, Sebastian Pandia, Thompson Teteh, Biuku (Tiger) Emere, Timothy Lomai, Wartovo Puara, William Minoga.

Interchange: Coach: Michael Marum

Note:

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Northern Pride: 1. Matthew Wright (Fullback), 2. Menmuny Murgha (Wing), 3. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 4. Davin Crampton (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Alex Starmer (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (captain) (Hooker), 10. Scott Bolton (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Cameron King, 15. Ethan Lowe, 16. Ricky Thorby, 17. Patrick Kaufusi, 18. Tom Hancock, 19. Jared Allen, 20. Noel Underwood.

Unavailable: Javid Bowen and Kyle Feldt selected to play for the North Queensland Cowboys at the NRL Auckland Nines.

Opposition Team: Liam Taylor, Chris Ulugia, Josh Benjamin, Michael Koko, Aaron Fairweather, Dan Murphy, Tom Rouse, Sam Hoare, Dave Petersen, Karl Davies, Dean Webster, Chris Gesch, Jason Schirnack, Doug Hewitt, Aleki Falipaini, Ashton Sims, Hayden Crockett, Glenn Hall, John Asiata, Dan Beasley, Mitch Day, James Uhatafe, Justin Tavae, Ryan Kinleyside, Rohan Ahern, Pulou Vaituutuu.

Interchange:

Note:

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Intrust Super Cup matches[]

Northern Pride: 1. Matthew Wright (Fullback), 2. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Centre), 4. Davin Crampton (Centre), 5. Javid Bowen (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 20. Alex Starmer (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Hooker), 10. Ricky Thorby (Prop), 11. Ethan Lowe (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Cameron King, 15. Blake Leary, 21. Latu Fifita, 17. Brent Oosen.

Unavailable: Aidan Smith (resigned), Noel Underwood (signed with Newcastle Knights NSW Cup side), Lachlan Coote (ACL injury at NRL Auckland Nines), Kaufusi (pectoral), Murgha (knee).

Opposition: 1. Kyle Van Klaveren 2. Samuel Wright 3. Callum Klein 4. Rowan Klein 5. Dale Middleton 6. Brett Doherty 7. David Oakes 8. Mitch Ebdon 9. Jay Lobwein 10. Ryan Hansen (c) 11. Rueben Baillie 12. Jacob Samoa 13. Kristian Wanka

Interchange: 14. Kai Busiko 15. Brenton Stonier 16. Beau Walker 18. Dalton Harry 17. Travis Long Coach: Ivan Henjak

Note:

Position	Round 1 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	1	1	1	0	0	0	36	0	2

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Northern Pride: 1. Justin Castellaro (Fullback), 2. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Centre), 4. Davin Crampton (Centre), 5. Javid Bowen (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 20. Alex Starmer (Prop), 9. Cameron King (Hooker), 10. Ricky Thorby (Prop), 11. Ethan Lowe (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina.

Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Blake Leary, 21. Latu Fifita, 17. Brent Oosen, 18. Jack Svendsen, 19. Ryan Ghietti.

Unavailable: Aidan Smith (resigned), Noel Underwood (signed with Newcastle Knights NSW Cup side), Lachlan Coote (ACL injury at NRL Auckland Nines), Matthew Wright (hand laceration),

Opposition: 1. Marlon Doak, 2. Mitch Zornig, 3. Marco Delapena, 4. Smith Samau, 5. Rhys Williams, 6. Mark Johnstone, 7. Theeran Pearson, 8. Arlin Paki, 9. Reece Baker, 10. Sebastien Martins, 11. Andrew Dale, 12. Guy Williams (c), 13. Peter Gallen.

Interchange: 14. Grant Rogers, 15. Brent Williams, 16. Sam Pierce, 17. John Clayton, 18. Liam Pickersgill, 19. Ha'ofanga Rabakewa, 20. Hayden Buckman, 21. Matt Mizzi, 22. Ian Webster.

Coach: Jason Hetherington

Note:

Position	Round 2 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	2	2	0	0	0	74	26	48	4

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Northern Pride: 1. Matthew Wright (Fullback), 2. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Centre), 4. Davin Crampton (Centre), 5. Javid Bowen (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 20. Alex Starmer(Prop), 9. Cameron King (Hooker), 10. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Ethan Lowe (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Tyrone McCarthy, 17. Brent Oosen, 18. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 21. Latu Fifita.

Unavailable: Tadulala (pectoral injury), Kaufusi (pectoral), Murgha (knee).

Opposition: 1. Stewart Mills, 2. Monikura Tikinau, 3. Aaron Whitchurch, 4. Marty Hatfield (c), 5. Brett Coutts, 6. Zach Strasser, 7. Adrian Davis, 8. Jon Green (c), 9. Cameron Cullen, 10. James Ackerman, 11. Sarafu Fatiaki, 12. Jake Marketo, 13 Tom Geraghty.

Interchange: 14. Tui Samoa, 15. Joe Bradley, 16. Taylor Brown, 17. David Hala.

Coach: Troy Lindsay

Note:

Position	Round 3 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	3	3	0	0	0	94	38	+56	6

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Northern Pride: 1. Matthew Wright (Fullback), 2. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Centre), 4. Davin Crampton (Centre), 5. Javid Bowen (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 20. Alex Starmer (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Hooker), 10. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Ethan Lowe (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina.

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Tyrone McCarthy, 21. Latu Fifita, 18. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs.

Unavailable: Tadulala (pectoral injury), King (knee), Thorby (knee), Kaufusi (pectoral), Murgha (knee).

Opposition: 1. Adex Wera, 2. Garry Lo, 3. Thompson Teteh, 4. Albert Patak, 5. George Benson, 6. Israel Eliab (c), 7. Noel Zemming, 8. Joe Bruno, 9. Wartovo Puara, 10. Gonzela Urakusie, 11. David Loko, 12. Brandy Peter, 13. Sebastian Pandia.

Interchange: 14. Tiger Emere, 15. Willie Minoga, 16. Lawrence Tu'u, 17. Mark Mexico, 18. Edward Goma.

Coach: Michael Marum

Note: This was Alex Starmer's 100th game for the Pride. He became the third Pride player to reach the 100 game milestone for the club, after Jason Roos (118 matches so far) and Ben Laity (117 matches so far).

Position	Round 4 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	4	4	0	0	0	128	56	+72	8

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Note:

Position	Round 5 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	4	4	0	0	1	128	56	+72	10

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Northern Pride: 20. Kyle Feldt (Fullback), 2. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain)(Centre), 4. Davin Crampton (Centre), 5. Javid Bowen (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 15. Blake Leary (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Alex Starmer (Prop), 11. Ethan Lowe (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 16. Jack Svendsen, 17. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 21. Latu Fifita, 22. Ricky Thorby.

Unavailable: Tadulala (pectoral injury), King (knee), Kaufusi (pectoral), Murgha (knee).

Opposition: 1. Shaun Carney, 2. Rogan Dean, 3. Tristan Lumley, 4. Dylan Galloway, 5. Kainga Turner, 6. Todd Murphy, 7. Sam Foster, 8. Jamie Muller, 9. Krys Freeman, 10. Jared Blanke, 11. Chris Faust, 12. Brendon Gibb (c), 13. James Sharkie.

Interchange: 14. Byron Creighton, 15. Patrick McPherson, 16. James Geurtjens, 18. Dean Sheppard, 19. Brad McKee, 20. Zach Koitka.

Coach: Mark Gliddon

Note: Half-time score: 16-6

Position	Round 6 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	5	5	0	0	1	152	78	+74	12

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Northern Pride: 1. Javid Bowen (Fullback), 2. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Davin Crampton (Centre), 5. Kyle Feldt (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Alex Starmer (Prop), 11. Ethan Lowe (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Blake Leary, 16. Ricky Thorby, 17. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 21. Latu Fifita.

Unavailable: Tadulala (pectoral injury), King (knee), Kaufusi (pectoral), Murgha (knee).

Opposition: 1. Eddie Tautali, 2. Jarrod McInally, 3. Shane Neumann, 4. Hymel Hunt, 5. Richie Kennar, 6. Cody Walker, 7. Liam Tyson, 8. Steven Thorpe (c), 9. Tom Butterfield, 10. Felise Kaufusi, 11. Dane Hogan, 12. Troy Giess, 13. Jacob Ling.

Interchange: 14. Liam McDonald, 15. George Rose, 16. Foisa Peni, 17. Joel Romelo.

Coach: Craig Ingebrigtsen

Note: This match was postponed to Sunday, 6 July 2014 as a result of Cyclone Ita.

Position	Round 7 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
2	Northern Pride	5	5	0	0	1	152	78	+74	12

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Northern Pride: 1. Javid Bowen (Fullback), 2. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (c) (Centre), 4. Davin Crampton (Centre), 5. Kyle Feldt (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 20. Ricky Thorby (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (c) (Hooker), 10. Alex Starmer (Prop), 11. Ethan Lowe (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Cameron King, 15. Blake Leary, 16. Jack Svendsen, 17. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 19. Ryan Ghietti, 21. Latu Fifita.

Unavailable: Tadulala (pectoral injury), Kaufusi (pectoral), Murgha (knee).

Opposition: 1. Javarn White, 2. Kurt Capewell, 3. Nemani Valekapa, 4. Brendon Marshall, 5. Tautalatasi Tasi, 6. Josh Cleeland, 7. Dane Phillips, 8. Kurtis Lingwoodock, 9. Troy O'Sullivan, 10. Rod Griffin, 11. Josh Seage, 12. Sam Martin, 13. Keiron Lander (c).

Interchange: 14. Tariki Peneha, 17. Marmin Barba, 19. Wes Conlon, 22. Matt Parcell.

Coach: Shane Walker and Ben Walker

Note: Half-time Ipswich 0-18 Pride

Position	Round 8 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
2	Northern Pride	6	5	0	1	1	170	102	+68	12

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Northern Pride: 1. Jordan Biondi-Odo (Fullback), 22. Kyle Feldt (Wing), 3. Javid Bowen (Centre), 4. Davin Crampton (Centre), 18. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 19. Robert Lui (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 20. Ricky Thorby (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Hooker), 10. Alex Starmer (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Cameron King, 16. Jack Svendsen, 17. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 21. Latu Fifita.

Unavailable: Kaufusi (pectoral), Murgha (knee), Anderson (ill). Interchange (from):

Opposition: 1. Luke Archer, 2. Ramon Filipine, 3. Max Dudley, 4. Grant Cooke, 5. Jordan Rapana, 6. Jack Ahearn, 7. Rhys Jacks, 8. Zac Lemberg, 9. Kurt Baptiste, 10. Andrew Edwards, 11. Shane Duck, 12. Darcy Wright, 13. Phil Dennis (c).

Interchange: 14. Mitch Cronin, 15. Leon Panapa, 16. Rez Phillips, 17. Johnny Vuetibau, 18. Steve Liki.

Coach: Josh Hannay

Note: Half time Pride 6-12 Magpies.

Position	Round 9 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	7	6	0	1	1	194	124	+70	14

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Northern Pride: 1. Davin Crampton (Fullback), 2. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain), 4. Javid Bowen (Centre), 5. Kyle Feldt (Wing), 6. Robert Lui (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 20. Ricky Thorby (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Hooker) (Co-Captain), 10. Alex Starmer (Prop), 11. Ethan Lowe (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Cameron King, 15. Blake Leary, 16. Joel Riethmuller, 21. Latu Fifita.

Unavailable: Kaufusi (pectoral), Murgha (knee).

Opposition: 1. Zac Santo, 2. Liam Taylor, 3. Tyson Martin (c), 4. Josh Benjamin, 5. James Uhatafe, 6. Brent Warr, 7. Tom Rouse, 8. Sam Hoare, 9. Anthony Mitchell, 10. Karl Davies, 11. John Asiata, 12. Chris Gesch, 13. Kelvin Nielsen.

Interchange: 14. Aleki Falepaini, 15. Rohan Ahern, 16. Ryan Kinlyside, 17. Mitch Day, 18. Dave Petersen, 19. Doug Hewitt, 20. Andy Gay.

Coach: Kim Williams

Note: Half-time: Pride 10-4 Cutters Sin Bin: Crampton

Position	Round 10 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	8	7	0	1	1	216	142	+74	16

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Northern Pride: 1. Davin Crampton (Fullback), 22. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Jared Allen (Centre), 5. Kyle Feldt (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-Eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 20. Ricky Thorby (Prop), 14. Justin Castellaro (Hooker), 10. Alex Starmer (Prop), 11. Jack Svendsen (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Blake Leary, 16. Joel Riethmuller, 17. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs.

Unavailable: Kaufusi (pectoral), Murgha (knee), Bowen, Roos.

Opposition: 1. Jamal Fogarty, 2. Kalifa Faifai Loa, 3. Luke Dumas, 4. Blake Anderson, 5. Tom Merritt, 6. Sam Irwin, 7. Beau Henry, 8. Damian Sironen, 9. Matt King (c), 10. Pele Peletelese, 11. Cody Nelson, 12. Cory Blair, 13. Tom Kingston.

Interchange: 14. Matt Srama, 15. Sam Saville, 16. Chris Piper, 17. Reg Saunders, 18. Caleb Binge.

Coach: Aaron Zimmerle

Note: Broadcast live on Channel 9 with Matthew Thompson, Scott Sattler and Adrian Vowles as the commentary team.

Position	Round 1 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
3	Northern Pride	9	7	0	2	1	242	171	+71	16

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Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha (Fullback), 2. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Javid Bowen (Centre), 22. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Half-back), 8. Ben Spina, (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Alex Starmer (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Davin Crampton (Lock).

Interchange:, 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Jack Svensden, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Tom Hancock.

Unavailable: Lui, Wright, Lowe, Thorby and Riethmuller playing for North Queensland Cowboys

Opposition: 1. Henare Wells, 2. Brad Tighe, 3. Steve Michaels, 4. Corbin Kiernan, 5. Zac Mackay, 6. Matt Beddow, 7. Ryley Jacks, 8. Mark Ioane, 9. Matt Keating, 10. Matt Bell, 11. James Dunley, 12. Kyle McConnell, 13. Darren Griffiths (c).

Interchange: 14. Nafe Seluini, 15. Siuatonga Likiliki, 16. Chris Kitching, 17. Nick Harrold, 18. Jesse Malcolm.

Coach: Jimmy Lenihan.

Note: Half-time 8-10

Position	Round 1 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	10	8	0	2	1	268	181	+87	18

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Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha (Fullback), 20. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Javid Bowen (Centre), 5. Kyle Feldt (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Co-captain) (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain)(Hooker), 10. Alex Starmer (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Davin Crampton (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Jack Svendsen, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Brent Oosen, 18. Tom Hancock.

Unavailable: The only Cowboys player available was Javid Bowen. All the Cowboys allocation played in Townsville as Thurston, Tata, Tamou and Scott were selected for Origin I.

Opposition: 1. Jeriah Goodrich, 2. Peter Gubb, 3. Matt Grieve, 4. Mitchell Buckett, 5. Jordan Kahu, 6. Ben Cronin, 7. Matt Seamark, 8. Ben Shea, 9. Mitchell Moore, 10. Tim Natusch (c), 11. Graham Clark, 12. John Te Reo, 13. Mitchell Frei.

Interchange: 14. Jon Grieve, 15. Stephen Coombe, 16. Tanu Wulf, 17. Dylan Smith.

Coach: Jon Buchanan

Note: Half-time: 30-6 This was Brett Anderson's 100th game for the Pride, and Blake Leary's 50th game for the Pride.

Position	Round 1 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	11	9	0	2	1	304	205	+99	20

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Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha (Fullback), 2. Justin Castellaro (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Javid Bowen (Centre), 20. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Co-captain) (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain)(Hooker), 10. Alex Starmer (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Davin Crampton (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Jack Svendsen, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Brent Oosen, 18. Tom Hancock, Joel Riethmuller.

Unavailable:

Opposition: 1. Paul Byrnes, 2. Oliver Regan, 3. Aaron Whitchurch, 4. Marty Hatfield (c), 5. Liam Georgetown, 6. Zach Strasser, 7. Adrian Davis, 8. Martin Cordwell, 9. Cameron Cullen, 10. Jon Green (c), 11. Sarafu Fatiaki, 12. Joe Bradley, 13. James Ackerman.

Interchange: 14. Tom Rowles, 16. Tom Geraghty, 17. Caleb Hoffman.

Coach: Troy Lindsay

Note: Half-time 6-18.

Position	Round 1 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	12	10	0	2	1	328	227	+101	22

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Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha (Fullback), 20. Kyle Feldt (Wing), 3. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 4. Javid Bowen (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Hooker), 10. Alex Starmer (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Jack Svendsen (Second Row), 13. Davin Crampton (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Tyrone McCarthy, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Joel Riethmuller, 21. Ricky Thorby, 19. Jordan Biondi-Odo.

Unavailable:

Opposition: 1. Callum Klein, 2. Joe Meninga, 3. Rowan Klein, 4. Rueben Baillie, 5. Kyle Van Klaveren, 6. Brett Doherty, 7. David Oakes, 8. Mboya Adams, 9. Jay Lobwein, 10. Ryan Hansen (c), 11. Jaz Nahu-Main, 12. Jacob Samoa, 13. Tom Murphy.

Interchange: 14. James Leavai, 15. Matt Gilliman, 16. Denman Ah-You, 17. Matthew Saunima'a.

Coach: Glen Dreger

Note:

Position	Round 1 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	13	11	0	2	1	343	241	+102	24

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Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha (Fullback), 20. Kyle Feldt (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 19. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 5. Javid Bowen (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Robert Lui (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina (Prop), 9. Sam Obst (Hooker), 10. Alex Starmer (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Davin Crampton (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Jack Svendsen, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Joel Riethmuller, 20. Ricky Thorby, 21. Latu Fifita, Jason Roos.

Unavailable:

Opposition: 1. Eddie Tautali, 2. Dane Chang, 3. Shane Neumann, 4. Donald Malone, 5. Jarrod McInally, 6. Jacob Fauid, 7. Grant Giess, 8. Steven Thorpe (c), 9. Tom Butterfield, 10. Matthew Zgrajewski, 11. Dane Hogan, 12. Troy Giess, 13. Jacob Ling.

Interchange: 14. Liam McDonald, 15. Christian Welch, 16. Foisa Peni, 17. Liam Tyson.

Coach: Craig Ingebrigtsen

Note: Broadcast live on Channel 9 with Matthew Thompson, Scott Sattler and Adrian Vowles as the commentary team. Half time 0-22.

Position	Round 1 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	14	12	0	2	1	387	261	+126	26

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Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha (Fullback), 22. Kyle Feldt (Wing), 4. Davin Crampton (Centre), 5. Javid Bowen (Wing), 17. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (c) (Hooker), 10. Alex Starmer (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Joel Riethmuller (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Jack Svendsen, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 21. Latu Fifita.

Unavailable: Brett Anderson

Opposition: 1. Reece Baker, 2. Hayden Buckman, 3. Hughie Stanley, 4. Smith Samau, 5. Rhys Williams, 6. Mark Johnstone, 7. Marlon Doak, 8. Andrew Dale, 9. Theeran Pearson, 10. Peter Gallen, 11. John Clayton, 12. Guy Williams, 13. Gavin Hiscox (c).

Interchange: 14. Tom McKenzie, 15. Joel Marama, 17. Sam Madden, 18. Tyson White.

Coach: Jason Hetherington

Note: Half-time 12–4.

Position	Round 1 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	15	13	0	2	1	429	265	+164	28

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Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha (Fullback), 22. Kyle Feldt (Wing), 3. Davin Crampton (Centre), 4. Javid Bowen (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (c) (Hooker), 10. Alex Starmer (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Jack Svendsen (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Ricky Thorby, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 21. Latu Fifita.

Unavailable: Brett Anderson

Opposition: 1. Adex Wera, 2. Garry Lo, 3. Noel Zemming, 4. Israel Eliab (c), 5. Edward Goma, 6. Dion Aiye, 7. Roger Laka, 8. Willie Minoga, 9. Wartovo Puara, 10. Esau Siune, 11. George Benson, 12. David Loko, 13. Adam Korave.

Interchange: 14. Lawrence Tu'u, 15. Buiku Tiger Emere, 16. Sebastian Pandia, 17. Jason Tali, 18. Brandy Peter.

Coach: Michael Marum

Note: Match broadcast live on Channel 9 with Matthew Thompson, Scott Sattler and Adrian Vowles as the commentary team. Half-time 18-6

Position	Round 1 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	16	14	0	2	1	465	283	+182	30

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Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha (Fullback), 22. Kyle Feldt (Wing), 3. Justin Castellaro (Centre), 4. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Ryan Ghietti (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 9. Jason Roos (Co-captain) (Hooker), 10. Alex Starmer (Prop), 11. Latu Fifita (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock), 15. Jack Svensden (Prop).

Interchange: 14. Jordon Biondi-Odo, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. P J Webb, 18. Menmuny Murgha.

Unavailable: Javid Bowen, Davin Crampton, Shaun Nona, Blake Leary selected for Queensland Residents (plus Jason Demetriou as Residents' coach). Ben Spina selected to play for the North Queensland Cowboys.

Opposition: 1. Cameron Munster, 2. Eddie Tautali, 3. Hymel Hunt, 4. Donald Malone, 5. Marika Koroibete, 6. Jacob Fauid, 7. Liam Tyson, 8. Steven Thorpe (c), 9. Tom Butterfield, 10. Kenny Bromwich, 11. Tim Glasby, 12. Troy Giess, 13. Jacob Ling.

Interchange: 14. Liam McDonald, 15. Foisa Peni, 16. Matthew Zgrajewski, 17. Joel Romelo.

Coach: Craig Ingebrigtsen

Note: This Round 7 match was due to be played on Saturday, 12 April 2014 at 5.30pm, but was postponed due to Cyclone Ita. Half-time 4-16.

Position	Round 7 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	17	14	0	3	1	469	299	+170	30

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Note:

Position	Round 1 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	17	14	0	3	2	469	299	+170	32

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Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha (Fullback), 2. Javid Bowen (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 22. Kyle Feldt (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (c) (Hooker), 10. Alex Starmer (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 20. Ricky Thorby (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 13. Davin Crampton, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 21. Latu Fifita.

Unavailable: Jack Svensden (knee), Justin Castellaro (leg).

Opposition: 1. Shaun Carney, 2. Michael Lucas, 3. Joel Bailey, 4. Tristan Lumley, 5. Kainga Turner, 6. Todd Murphy, 7. Darren Nicholls, 8. Mark Vaiao, 9. Krys Freeman, 10. Brendon Gibb (c), 11. Chris Faust, 12. Jai Ingram, 13. James Sharkie.

Interchange: 14. Sam Foster, 16. Troyden Watene, 15. Josh Jaggle, 18. Byron Creighton.

Coach: Mark Gliddon

Note:

Position	Round 1 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	18	15	0	3	2	521	317	+204	34

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Northern Pride:

Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha (Fullback), 2. Javid Bowen (Wing), 3. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Centre), 22. Kyle Feldt (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Captain) (Hooker), 10. Alex Starmer (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Davin Crampton (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 17. Tom Hancock, 21. Latu Fifita, 23. Lincoln Port.

Unavailable: Brett Anderson (hamstring), Jack Svensden (knee), Justin Castellaro (leg).

Opposition: 1. Daniel Ogden, 2. Peter Gubb, 3. Matt Grieve, 4. Mitchell Buckett, 5. Benaiah Bowie, 6. Ben Cronin, 7. Matthew Seamark, 8. Tanu Wulf, 9. Alehana Mara, 10. Timothy Natusch (c), 11. Jon Grieve, 12. Graham Clark, 13. Mitchell Frei.

Interchange: 14. John Te Reo, 15. Stephen Coombe, 16. Chris Mclean, 17. Dylan Smith.

Coach: Jon Buchanan

Note:

Position	Round 1 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	19	16	0	3	2	549	337	+212	36

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Northern Pride: 2. Lincoln Port (Fullback), 3. Javid Bowen (Wing), 13. Davin Crampton (Centre), 22. Kyle Feldt (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Ben Spina (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Captain) (Hooker), 10. Alex Starmer (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 17. Tom Hancock (Lock).

Interchange: 15. Jack Svendsen, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 19. Ben Jeffries, 20. Ethan Lowe.

Unavailable: Brett Anderson (hamstring), Hezron Murgha (hamstring), Latu Fifita (head knock), Ryan Ghietti, Justin Castellaro (leg).

Opposition: 1. Jamal Fogarty, 2. Blake Anderson, 3. Luke Dumas, 4. James Wood (c), 5. Tom Merritt, 6. Sam Irwin, 7. Michael Burgess, 8. Pele Peletelese, 9. Matt King (c), 10. Damian Sironen, 11. Cory Blair, 12. Tom Kingston, 13. Sam Saville.

Interchange: 14. Ricardo Parata, 15. Trent Richardson, 16. Ayden Lee, 17. Reg Saunders, 18. Caleb Binge.

Coach: Aaron Zimmerle

Note: This match was played as the opener to the NRL Round 21 match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Newcastle Knights and broadcast on Channel 9 (delayed telecast 2.00 pm) with Matthew Thompson, Scott Sattler and Adrian Vowles as the commentary team. Half time 18-6 Sin Bin: Pride - Roos, Seagulls - King Injuries: Alex Starmer (ankle), Javid Bowen (ribs), Ben Jeffries (arm).

Position	Round 1 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	20	17	0	3	2	571	355	+216	38

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Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha (Fullback), 2. Lincoln Port (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 22. Kyle Feldt (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 20. Ricky Thorby (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-Captain) (Hooker), 10. Joel Riethmuller (Prop), 11. Ethan Lowe (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Davin Crampton (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Jack Svendsen, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Tom Hancock.

Unavailable: Alex Starmer (ankle), Javid Bowen (ribs), Ben Jeffries (arm), Justin Castellaro (leg).

Opposition: 1. Ihaka Watene, 2. Luke Archer, 3. Dallas Anderson, 4. Tim Brooks, 5. Ramon Filipine, 6. Phil Dennis (c), 7. Ben Jackson, 8. Luke Page, 9. Mitch Cronin, 10. Andrew Edwards, 11. Darcy Wright, 12. Patrick Mago, 13. Luke Bateman.

Interchange: 14. Herschel Gideon, 15. Leon Panapa, 16. Rez Phillips, 17. Zac Lemberg.

Coach: Josh Hannay

Note: Half time: 8–8. Pride won this match to become Minor Premiers.

Position	Round 1 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	21	18	0	3	2	601	363	+238	40

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Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha (Fullback), 2. Lincoln Port (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 22. Kyle Feldt (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 20. Ethan Lowe (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-Captain) (Hooker), 10. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Davin Crampton, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Ricky Thorby, 18. Jordan Biondi-Odo.

Unavailable: Alex Starmer (ankle), Javid Bowen (ribs), Ben Jeffries (arm), Ben Spina (hand), Justin Castellaro (leg).

Opposition: 1. Zac Santo, 2. Liam Taylor (c), 3. Chris Ulugia, 4. Curtis Rona, 5. Justin Tavae, 6. Doug Hewitt, 7. Brentt Warr, 8. Dan Beasley, 9. Anthony Mitchell, 10. Karl Davies, 11. Kelvin Nielsen, 12. Chris Gesch, 13. Mitch Day.

Interchange: 15. Aleki Falepaini, 16. Josh Osborne, 17. Nico Mataia, 18. Dave Petersen, 19. Pulou Vaituutuu, 20. Ryan Kinlyside.

Coach: Kim Williams

Note:

Position	Round 1 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	22	19	0	3	2	619	379	+240	42

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Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha (Fullback), 2. Lincoln Port (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 22. Kyle Feldt (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Ricky Thorby (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-Captain) (Hooker), 10. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Davin Crampton (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Patrick Kaufusi, 17. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 18. Javid Bowen, 21. Latu Fifita

Unavailable: Alex Starmer (ankle), Javid Bowen (ribs), Ben Jeffries (arm), BEn Spina (hand), Justin Castellaro (leg).

Opposition: 1. Javarn White, 2. Kurt Capewell, 3. Nemani Valekapa, 4. Brendon Marshall, 5. Carlin Anderson, 6. Josh Cleeland, 7. Dane Phillips, 8. Kurtis Lingwoodock, 9. Troy O`Sullivan, 10. Rod Griffin, 11. Joshua Seage, 12. Sam Martin, 13. Keiron Lander (c).

Interchange: 14. Billy McConnachie, 18. Marmin Barba, 19. Wes Conlon, 22. Matt Parcell.

Coach: Ben Walker & Shane Walker

Note:

Position	Round 1 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	23	20	0	3	2	649	385	+264	44

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Northern Pride: 1. Hezron Murgha (Fullback), 2. Javid Bowen (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 22. Davin Crampton (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 20. Ricky Thorby (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-Captain) (Hooker), 10. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 20. Patrick Kaufusi (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Tom Hancock, 16. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 22. Ethan Lowe, 21. Latu Fifita, 19. Jared Allen.

Unavailable: Alex Starmer (ankle), Ben Spina (hand), Justin Castellaro (leg).

Opposition: 1. Henare Wells, 2. Corbin Kiernan, 3. Dimitri Pelo, 4. Steve Michaels, 5. Jared Te'o, 6. Daniel Schwass, 7. Tyler Chadburn, 8. Chris Kitching, 9. Nafe Seluini, 10. Matt Bell, 11. Shane Gray, 12. Louis Fanene, 13. Darren Griffiths (c).

Interchange: 15. Jamie Anderson, 16. Kyle McConnell, 17. James Dunley, 18. Khan Ahwang.

Coach: Jim Lenihan

Note:

Position	Round 1 - 2014	P	W	D	L	B	For	Against	Diff	Points
1	Northern Pride	24	20	0	4	2	677	414	+263	44

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2014 Ladder[]

	Team	Pld	W	D	L	B	PF	PA	PD	Pts
1	Northern Pride	24	20	0	4	2	677	414	263	44
2	Wynnum Manly Seagulls	24	17	0	7	2	690	400	290	38
3	Easts Tigers	24	16	1	7	2	667	409	258	37
4	Tweed Heads Seagulls	24	15	1	8	2	617	511	106	35
5	Ipswich Jets	24	15	0	9	2	642	514	128	34
6	Papua New Guinea Hunters	24	14	1	9	2	648	557	91	33
7	Burleigh Bears	24	11	1	12	2	549	599	-50	27
8	Norths Devils	24	11	0	13	2	572	544	28	26
9	Mackay Cutters	24	11	0	13	2	472	546	-74	26
10	Souths Logan Magpies	24	10	0	14	2	535	620	-85	24
11	Redcliffe Dolphins	24	8	1	15	2	566	617	-51	21
12	Central Queensland Capras	24	4	1	19	2	415	773	-358	13
13	Sunshine Coast Falcons	24	1	0	23	2	230	776	-546	6

Finals Series[]

Team: 1. Hezron Murgha (Fullback), 2. Javid Bowen (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Davin Crampton (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Ricky Thorby (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-Captain) (Hooker), 10. Jack Svendsen (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Tom Hancock (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 16. Ethan Lowe, 21. Latu Fifita, Ben Spina, Joel Riethmuller.

Unavailable: Starmer (ankle), Jeffries (arm).

Opposition: 1. Cameron Munster, 2. Jarrod McInally, 3. Shane Neumann, 4. Hymel Hunt, 5. Richie Kennar, 6. Liam Tyson, 7. Cody Walker, 8. Steven Thorpe (c), 9. Tommy Butterfield, 10. Mitchell Garbutt, 11. Kenny Bromwich, 12. Troy Giess, 13. Jacob Ling.

Interchange: 14. Liam McDonald, 15. Felise Kaufusi, 16. Donald Malone, 17. Joel Romelo.

Coach: Craig Ingebrigtsen

Note: Half-time 6–7. Ben Spina was placed on report for a dangerous throw.

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Team: 1. Hezron Murgha (Fullback), 2. Javid Bowen (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 20. Kyle Feldt (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Ricky Thorby (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-Captain) (Hooker), 10. Ethan Lowe (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 16. Joel Riethmuller, 4. Davin Crampton.

Unavailable: Starmer (ankle).

Opposition: 1. Cameron Munster, 2. Jarrod McInally, 3. Shane Neumann, 4. Donald Malone, 5. Richie Kennar, 6. Liam Tyson, 7. Cody Walker, 8. Steven Thorpe (c), 9. Tommy Butterfield, 10. Mitchell Garbutt, 11. Dane Hogan, 12. Troy Giess, 13. Jacob Ling.

Interchange: 14. Liam McDonald, 15. Felise Kaufusi, 16. Matthew Zgrajewski, 17. Kenny Bromwich, 18. Hymel Hunt.

Coach: Craig Ingebrigtsen

Note: Broadcast live on Channel 9 with Matthew Thompson, Scott Sattler and Adrian Vowles as the commentary team. Half-time: 18-0 Thorby sin bin and charged with striking, Lowe sin bin and charged with high contact, Riethmuller charged with dangerous contact. Kenny Bromwich and Steve Thorpe sin bin.

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NRL State Championship[]

Team: 1. Hezron Murgha (Fullback), 2. Javid Bowen (Wing), 3. Brett Anderson (Co-captain) (Centre), 4. Davin Crampton (Centre), 5. Semi Tadulala (Wing), 6. Shaun Nona (Five-eighth), 7. Sam Obst (Halfback), 8. Ricky Thorby (Prop), 9. Jason Roos (Co-Captain) (Hooker), 10. Ethan Lowe (Prop), 11. Blake Leary (Second Row), 12. Tyrone McCarthy (Second Row), 13. Ben Spina (Lock).

Interchange: 14. Ryan Ghietti, 15. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs, 17. Jack Svensden, 18. Tom Hancock, 21. Patrick Kafusi.

Unavailable: Starmer (ankle), Castellaro (leg), Riethmuller (suspension), Feldt (personal reasons).

Opposition: 1. Kieran Moss, 2. Eto Nabuli, 3. Waqa Blake, 4. Kevin Naiqama, 5. Wes Naiqama, 6. Luke Capewell, 7. Tom Humble, 8. Sam Anderson, 9. Kevin Kingston (c), 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 11. Ben Murdoch-Masila, 12. Nathan Smith, 13. Ryan Simpkins.

Interchange: 14. Vaipuna Tia Kilifi, 15. Kierran Moseley, 16. Leilani Latu, 17. Andy Saunders.

Coach: Garth Brennan

Note: This match was played as the curtain raiser to the NRL grand final. Broadcast live on Channel 9 with Matthew Thompson, Scott Sattler and Adrian Vowles as the commentary team. Half-time 16-16

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2014 Northern Pride players[]

Pride players	2014 Appearances	2014 Tries	2014 Goals	2014 Field Goals	2014 Points scored
Alex Starmer	20	0	0	0	0
Ben Jeffries	1	0	0	0	0
Ben Spina	22	6	0	0	24
Blake Leary	25	12	0	0	48
Brent Oosen	5	0	0	0	0
Brett Anderson	21	8	0	0	32
Davin Crampton	26	17	0	0	68
Jack Svendsen	19	3	0	0	12
Jared Allen	2	0	0	0	0
Jason Roos	25	8	0	0	32
Jordan Biondi-Odo	4	0	0	0	0
Justin Castellaro	12	7	0	0	28
Latu Fifita	17	1	0	0	4
Lincoln Port	5	2	0	0	8
Menmuny Murgha	1	0	0	0	0
Patrick Kaufusi	2	0	0	0	0
P J Webb	1	0	0	0	0
Ryan Ghietti	19	1	0	0	4
Sam Obst	27	16	0	1	17
Semi Tadulala	21	2	0	0	8
Shaun Nona	24	7	91	0	210
Sheldon Powe-Hobbs	24	2	0	0	8
Tom Hancock	12	0	0	0	0
Tyrone McCarthy	27	9	0	0	36

North Queensland Cowboys who played for the Northern Pride in 2014[]

Cowboys players	2014 Appearances	2014 Tries	2014 Goals	2014 Field Goals	2014 Points scored
Ricky Thorby	18	2	0	0	8
Robert Lui	3	2	0	0	8
Joel Riethmuller	9	1	0	0	4
Ethan Lowe	14	2	0	0	8
Kyle Feldt	18	12	14	0	76
Hezron Murgha	17	4	0	0	16
Javid Bowen	23	12	0	0	48
Matthew Wright	3	0	0	0	0
Cameron King	5	4	0	0	16

2014 Televised Games[]

Channel Nine[]

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 2014 commentary team was Peter Psaltis, Scott Sattler and Mathew Thompson. All home games, including one of the pre-season trial matches were streamed live through the Pride website.

• 1: Northern Pride lost 26-29: Round 11, Sunday 11 May 2014 against Tweed Heads Seagulls 2.00pm from Piggabeen Sports Complex, Bailey St, Tweed Heads West.
• 2: Northern Pride won 44-20: Round 16, Sunday 15 June 2014 against Easts Tigers 2.00pm from Langlands Park, Stones Corner, Brisbane.
• 3: Northern Pride won 36-18: Round 18, Sunday, 29 June 2014 against Papua New Guinea Hunters 2.00 pm from Barlow Park, Cairns.
• 4: Northern Pride won 22-18: Round 22, Sunday, 3 August 2014 against Tweed Heads Seagulls 12.30 pm (delayed telecast at 2.00 pm) from Barlow Park, Cairns.
• 5: Northern Pride won Intrust Super Cup Grand Final 36-4: Sunday, 28 September 2014 against Easts Tigers 3.55 pm from Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
• 6: Northern Pride won the inaugural NRL State Championship 32-28: Sunday, 5 October 2014 against Penrith Panthers 2.30 pm from ANZ Stadium, Sydney.

Live Streaming[]

From Round 1 2012 the Pride began live streaming their home games free to members via their website ($5 for non-members).^[11] From Round 5 2012 away games were streamed through the website as well (Free to members, $5 to non-members).^[12] In 2013, 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.^[13] Video production was by Studio Productions and the commentary team was Adam Jackson and Northern Pride Under-18s coach, Cameron 'Spiller' Miller.

References[]

External links[]

• Northern Pride Official site
• Northern Pride Facebook Page
• Northern Pride Twitter Page
• Northern Pride YouTube Page
• 2012 Northern Pride match highlights on YouTube

Coordinates: 16°55′49″S 145°46′2″E / 16.93028°S 145.76722°E / -16.93028; 145.76722 (Barlow Park)