2010 Northern Pride RLFC season

2010 was the third competitive season for the Cairns based Skill360 Northern Pride Rugby League Football Club. They competed in the QRL state competition, the Intrust Super Cup. 12 clubs competed, with each club playing 22 matches (11 home and 11 away) over 25 weeks.

Northern Pride
Club information
Full nameNorthern Pride Rugby League Football Club
Nickname(s)The Pride
Colours Teal, Gold
Founded2007
Websitenorthernpride.com.au
Current details
Ground(s)
CEOJohn Moore (2010)
CoachDavid Maiden (2010)
CaptainChris Sheppard (2010)
CompetitionIntrust Super Cup
20104th
Home colours
Away colours
Current season
Records
Premierships2 (2010/2014)
Runners-up1 (2009)
Minor premiership2 (2013/2014)

David Maiden was appointed as the Pride's new coach. In the latter half of the season the Pride won 11 consecutive matches and finished in fourth place. They made the Grand Final, beating Norths Devils 30–20 at Suncorp Stadium to become Premiers. Captain Chris Sheppard won the Duncan Hall Medal for his man-of-the-match performance in the Grand Final, which was his last game before retirement.

2010 Season – Skill360 Northern Pride

Staff

2010 Player awards

2010 player gains

Player losses after 2009 season

  • Tom Humble to Parramatta Eels
  • Germaine Paulson to Burleigh Bears
  • Hezron Murgha (out for the year for knee surgery)
  • Richie Marsters to TDRL Tully Tigers
  • Gordon Rattler to MDRL Souths Mackay
  • Adam Mills (released)
  • Callan Myles (released)
  • Josh Vaughan (released)
  • Luke Harlen (released)
  • Luke Millwood (released)
  • Chris Riesen

2010 Season Launch

  • Saturday 6 March 2010, 9.00am-11.00am – Airfirst, 124 Anderson Street, Manunda.

Pre Season Boot Camp

  • Undara, Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 January 2010.[5]

Grand Final Premiers Presentation

  • Tuesday 21 September 2010, 4.00pm Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Regional Council Mayor Val Schier presented the Northern Pride with a commemorative plaque.[6]

2010 Jerseys

Special playing strips

NAIDOC Week black jersey designed by Kevin Edmondston (Aboriginal) and Joey Laifoo (Torres Strait Islander) and worn in Round 16, Friday 9 July 2010 at Barlow Park for the game against the Ipswich Jets.


Trial Matches

Pre-season Trial 1
Friday 12 February 2010, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 12–32 NYC North Queensland Cowboys Under-20s
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Venue:
Tully Showgrounds, Tully
Team: 1. Ben Fitzpatrick, 2. Freddie Fauid, 3. Brenton Bowen, 4. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 5. Drew Campbell, 6. Chris Riesen, 7. Eric Smith, 8. Ben Spina, 9. Jay Aston, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Noel Underwood, 12. Jamie Frizzo, 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Nick Obodin, 16. Alex Starmer, 17. Rod Griffin, 18. Kaine Manihera, 19. Darryl Grant, 20. Nigel Naawi, 21. Mark Dalle Cort, 22. Siaosi Liumaunu
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended)[7]

Pre-season Trial 2
Saturday 13 February 2010, 7.30pm
Northern Pride 20–16 St George Illawarra Dragons combined side
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Match Report Tries:
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Venue:
Davies Park, Mareeba
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Darryl Grant, 3. Nick Obodin, 4. Mark Dalle Cort, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Chris Riesen, 7. Ryan Stig, 8. Alex Starmer, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Noel Underwood, 12. Ben Spina, 13. Rod Griffin
Interchange: 14. Jay Aston, 15. Chris Sheppard (c), 16. Drew Campbell, 17. Ben Fitzpatrick, 18. Ben Laity, 19. Freddie Fauid, 20. Nigel Naawi, 21. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 22. Siaosi Liumaunu
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended)

Pre-season Trial 3
Saturday 20 February 2010, 5.30pm
Northern Pride 24–38 North Queensland Cowboys combined
Tries:
Brenton Bowen 2
Noel Underwood
Drew Campbell
Kaine Manihera


Goals:
Ryan Stig
Chey Bird
Tries:
Callum Haywood
Kyle Feldt
Will Topou
Wayne Ulugia
Isaac Ah Mau
Donald Malone 2
Goals:
Donald Malone 4
Shannon Gallant
Team:
Interchange:
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended)

Pre-season Trial 4
Saturday 27 February 2010, 5.00pm
Northern Pride 28–28 Windsor Wolves
Tries:
Brett Anderson 3
Brenton Bowen 2



Goals:
Ryan Stig 4
Match Preview
Match Report
Tries:
Brad Clarke
Michael Fualalo
David Tangata-Toa
Jesse Senelefao
Craig Trindall
Goals:
Trindall 4
Venue:
Jones Park, Mann Street, Cairns
Team: 1. Ben Fitzpatrick, 2. Freddie Fauid, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Mark Dalle Cort, 5. Brenton Bowen, 6. Ryan Stig (c), 7. Drew Campbell, 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Jamie Frizzo, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Dane Hogan
Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Joel Riethmuller, 16. Rod Griffin, 17. Noel Underwood, 18. Chris Riesen, 20. Alex Starmer
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Chey Bird (hand),[8] Chris Sheppard (shin),[9] Taputoa Sonny Rea (injury)

Intrust Super Cup matches

Round 1
Saturday 13 March 2010, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 6–16 Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles
Tries:
Mark Dalle Cort


Goals:
Ryan Stig
Match Report Tries:
Dennis Sandow
Darcy Lassick
Jamie Buhrer
Goals:
Dennis Sandow 2
Team: 1. Ben Fitzpatrick, 2. Drew Campbell, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Mark Dalle Cort, 5. Brenton Bowen, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Jamie Frizzo, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Noel Underwood, 16. Alex Starmer, 17. Rod Griffin
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Chey Bird (hand)
Notes: Joel Riethmuller and Clint Amos were placed on report for a dangerous throw. Amos was found not guilty, but Riethmuller received a four-week ban.
Position Round 1 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
10 Northern Pride 1001616−100

Round 2
Saturday 20 March 2010, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 16–18 Wynnum Manly Seagulls
Tries:
Mark Cantoni 2
Jamie Frizzo
James Tamou
Goals:
Match Report Tries:
Vincent Silulu 2
Jack Afamasaga

Goals:
Matt Seamark 3
Team: 1. Ben Fitzpatrick, 2. Drew Campbell, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Brenton Bowen, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Noel Underwood, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Clint Amos
Interchange: 14. Jay Aston, 15. Mark Dalle Cort, 16. Dane Hogan, 17. Alex Starmer, 18. James Tamou
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Chey Bird (hand), Joel Riethmuller (judiciary)
Position Round 2 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
10 Northern Pride 20022234−120

Round 3
Sunday 28 March 2010, 2.30pm
Souths Logan Magpies 60–12 Northern Pride
Tries:
Reece Robinson 2
Wade Liddell 2
Michael Brophy
Marc Herbert
Michael Picker
Phil Dennis
Josh White
Eliakim Uasi
Tom Learoyd Lahrs
Goals:
Brett Kelly 8
Match Report Tries:
Jaiman Lowe
Noel Underwood







Goals:
Brenton Bowen
Chris Sheppard
Venue:
Davies Park, West End, Brisbane
Team: 1. Ben Fitzpatrick, 2. Kaine Manihera, 3. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Brenton Bowen, 6. Clint Amos, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Manase Manuokafoa, 9. Jay Aston, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. James Tamou, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Mark Dalle Cort
Interchange: 14. Nick Slyney, 15. Ben Laity, 16. Dane Hogan, 17. Noel Underwood, 18. Ryan Stig
Unavailable: Brett Anderson (chicken pox), Ryan Stig (ankle), Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Chey Bird (hand), Joel Riethmuller (judiciary)
Notes: This was the Pride's worst defeat to date. After 3 rounds they had yet to win a game and were at the bottom of the table.
This was Ben Laity's 50th game for the Pride, having played every single game to date (plus trial matches). He was the first Pride player to reach this milestone.
Position Round 3 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
12 Northern Pride 30033494−600

Round 4
Saturday 3 April 2010, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 38–6 Tweed Heads Seagulls
Tries:
Michael Bani 2
Chey Bird
Jamie Frizzo
Rod Griffin
Jaiman Lowe
Manase Manuokafoa
Goals:
Chey Bird 5
Match Report Tries:
Tim Maccan





Goals:
Cody Nelson
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Brenton Bowen, 6. Theeran Pearson, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Steve Southern, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Rod Griffin
Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Nick Slyney, 16. Noel Underwood, 17. Manase Manuokafoa, 18. Carl Webb
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Joel Riethmuller (judiciary), Ryan Stig (ankle)
Position Round 4 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
9 Northern Pride 410372100−282

Round 5
Saturday 10 April 2010, 2.00pm
Ipswich Jets 22–16 Northern Pride
Tries:
Luke Walker
Smith Samau
Tyson Lofipo
A J Gilbert
Goals:
Brendon Marshall 3
Match Report Tries:
Chey Bird
Carl Webb
Rod Griffin

Goals:
Chey Bird 2
Venue:
North Ipswich Reserve, Ipswich
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Ty Williams, 6. Theeran Pearson, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10.Jaiman Lowe, 11.Carl Webb, 12.Mark Cantoni, 13.Rod Griffin
Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Nick Slyney, 16. Noel Underwood, 17. Dane Hogan
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Joel Riethmuller (judiciary), Brenton Bowen (injured), Ryan Stig (ankle)
Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.
Jamie Frizzo broke his arm.
Position Round 5 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
11 Northern Pride 510488122−342

Round 6
Saturday 17 April 2010, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 20–16 Mackay Cutters
Tries:
Brett Anderson
Jason Roos
Joel Riethmuller
Rod Griffin
Goals:
Chey Bird
Match Report Tries:
Justin Hunt
Donald Malone
Grant Rovelli

Goals:
Justin Hunt 2
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 5. Brenton Bowen, 6. Chris Riesen, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Steve Southern, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Rod Griffin, 15. Nick Slyney, 16. Noel Underwood, 17. Dane Hogan
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Theeran Pearson (back injury), Ryan Stig (ankle)
Position Round 6 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
8 Northern Pride 6204108138−304

Round 7
Saturday 24 April 2010, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 26–18 Central Comets
Tries:
Brett Anderson
Ty Williams
Chris Riesen
Ben Laity
Goals:
Chey Bird 5
Match Report Tries:
Junior Auru
Marc Fickling
Tim Glasby

Goals:
Ian Webster 3
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Nick Kalpakidis
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brenton Bowen, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 5. Ty Williams, 6. Chris Riesen, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Jay Aston, 15. Rod Griffin, 16. Dane Hogan, 17. Manase Manuokafoa
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Theeran Pearson (back injury), Ryan Stig (ankle)
Position Round 7 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
7 Northern Pride 7304134156−226

Round 8 – Split Round
Saturday 8 May 2010, 2.00pm
Easts Tigers 32–18 Northern Pride
Tries:
Adam Breen 2
Kevin Stephensen
Ben Vaeau
Isaac Kaufmann
Goals:
Nathan Pill 6
Match Report Tries:
Chey Bird
Joel Riethmuller
Nick Slyney

Goals:
Chey Bird 3
Venue:
Langlands Park, Stones Corner, Brisbane
Referee: Robert Gallacher
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Kaine Manihera, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 5. Ty Williams, 6. Chris Riesen, 7. Ryan Stig, 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni (c), 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Rod Griffin, 15. Jay Aston, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Manase Manuokafoa
Unavailable: Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia (suspended), Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Chris Sheppard (facial fractures), Brenton Bowen (injury)
Position Round 8 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
8 Northern Pride 8305152188−366

Round 9
Saturday 15 May 2010, 4.00 pm
Northern Pride 24–12 Redcliffe Dolphins
Tries:
Brett Anderson
Ty Williams
Mark Cantoni
Nick Slyney
Ben Spina
Goals:
Chey Bird 2
Match Report Tries:
Marty Hatfield
Tim Yee



Goals:
Liam Georgetown 2
Venue:
Pride Oval, Irene Street, Mooroobool
Referee: Shane Spicer
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brenton Bowen, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 5. Ty Williams, 6. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia, 7. Ryan Stig, 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jay Aston, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni (c), 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Chris Riesen, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Noel Underwood
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Chris Sheppard (facial fractures)
Notes: Barlow Park was unavailable as the running track was being relaid
Position Round 9 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
6 Northern Pride 9405176200−248

Round 10
Saturday 22 May 2010, 2.00pm
Norths Devils 26–14 Northern Pride
Tries:
Daniel Ogden 2
Jack Reed 2
Brendon Gibb
Goals:
Troyden Watene 3
Match Report Tries:
Michael Bani
Taputoa Sonny Rea
Ben Laity
Goals:
Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia
Venue:
Bishop Park, Nundah
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 5. Ty Williams, 6. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia, 7. Ryan Stig, 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Steve Southern, 12. Mark Cantoni (c), 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Jay Aston, 15. Nick Slyney, 16. Dane Hogan, 17. Manase Manuokafoa
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Chris Sheppard (facial fractures)
Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.
Seven North Queensland Cowboys played for the Pride this week – Michael Bani, Ty Williams, Clint Amos, Steve Southern, Nick Slyney, Dane Hogan, Manase Manuokafoa.
Position Round 10 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
9 Northern Pride 10406190226−368

Round 11
Saturday 29 May 2010, 4.00pm
Northern Pride 20–6 Burleigh Bears
Tries:
Ty Williams 2
Mark Cantoni
Dane Hogan
Goals:
Chey Bird 2
Match Report Tries:
Nathan Ross


Goals:
Nick Parfitt
Venue:
Pride Oval, Irene Street, Mooroobool
Referee: Nick Kalpakidis
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brenton Bowen, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 5. Ty Williams, 6. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia, 7. Ryan Stig, 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Jaiman Lowe, 11. Dane Hogan, 12. Mark Cantoni (c), 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Jay Aston, 15. Nick Slyney 16. Ben Spina, 17. Manase Manuokafoa
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Chris Sheppard (facial fractures)
Notes: Barlow Park was unavailable as the running track was being relaid.
Jaiman Lowe was placed on report after an on-field brawl.
Position Round 11 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
7 Northern Pride 11506210232−2210

Round 12
Sunday 6 June 2010, 2.00pm
Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles 64–0 Northern Pride
Tries:
Dennis Sandow 2
Filinga Filiga 2
Darcy Lussick 2
Michael Chapman
Tyrone Coppedge
Jamie Buhrer
Daly Cherry-Evans
Jon Muir
Terence Seu Seu
Goals:
Michael Chapman 8
Match Report Tries:
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Goals:
Venue:
Stockland Park, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast
Referee: Shane Spicer
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Ty Williams, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Taputoa Sonny Rea, 5. John Williams, 6. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia, 7. Ryan Stig, 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 11. Dane Hogan, 12. Mark Cantoni (c), 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Jay Aston, 15. Rod Griffin, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Noel Underwood
Unavailable: Jaiman Lowe (released to play with South Sydney Rabbitohs, Jamie Frizzo (broken arm), Chris Sheppard (facial fractures)
Notes: This was the Pride's greatest defeat to date.
This was Chey Bird's 50th game for the Pride.
Position Round 12 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
8 Northern Pride 12507210296−8610

Round 13
Sunday 13 June 2010, 3.00pm
Wynnum Manly Seagulls 14–10 Northern Pride
Tries:
Sam Te o
Luke Dalziel-Don
Goals:
Matt Seamark 3
Match Report Tries:
Ryan Stig

Goals:
Ryan Stig
Venue:
BMD Kougari Oval, Wynnum
Referee: Shane Spicer
Team: 1. Ty Williams, 2. Jamie Frizzo, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Chey Bird, 5. Brenton Bowen, 6. Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia, 7. Ryan Stig, 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Rod Griffin
Interchange: 14. Jay Aston, 15. Dane Hogan, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Noel Underwood, 18. Chris Sheppard (c)
Unavailable:
Position Round 13 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
9 Northern Pride 13508220310−9010

Round 14
Saturday 19 June 2010, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 12–4 Souths Logan Magpies
Tries:
Kaine Manihera
Ryan Stig
Goals:
Ryan Stig 2
Match Report 1
Match Report 2
Tries:
James Tutuila

Goals:
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Justin Davis
Team: 1. Ty Williams, 2. Brenton Bowen, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Chey Bird, 5. Michael Bani, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Jay Aston, 15. Rod Griffin, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Noel Underwood
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again)
Notes: Jay Aston left the Pride after this round to join Norths Devils.
Position Round 14 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
9 Northern Pride 14608232314−8212

Round 15
Saturday 4 July 2010, 2.00pm
Tweed Heads Seagulls 18–32 Northern Pride
Tries:
Cameron White
Dominique Peyroux
Kingi Akauola


Goals:
Brad Davis 3
Tries:
Ty Williams
Brett Anderson
Michael Bani
Nick Slyney
Ben Laity
Goals:
Ryan Stig 5
Chris Sheppard
Venue:
Ned Byrne Field, Cudgen
Referee: Robert Gallacher
Team: 1. Ty Williams, 2. Kaine Manihera, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Chey Bird, 5. Michael Bani, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Noel Underwood, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. James Segeyaro, 15. Rod Jensen, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Aidan Day, 18. Rod Griffin
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot)
Notes: Rod Jensen returned from retirement. This was Chris Sheppard's 50th game for the Pride.
Position Round 15 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
8 Northern Pride 15708264332−6814

Round 16
Friday 9 July 2010, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 36–8 Ipswich Jets
Tries:
Clint Amos 2
Ty Williams
Mark Dalle Cort
Michael Bani
Ryan Stig
Nick Slyney
Goals:
Ryan Stig 4
Match Report Tries:
Luke Walker 2





Goals:
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Team: 1. Ty Williams, 2. Mark Dalle Cort, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Chey Bird, 5. Michael Bani, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Noel Underwood, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Rod Jensen, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Alex Starmer, 18. Rod Griffin
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot)
Notes: The Pride wore a special NAIDOC jersey designed by Kevin Edmondston (Aboriginal) and Joey Laifoo (Torres Strait Islander).
This was the Pride's first three consecutive wins for the season.
Position Round 16 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
8 Northern Pride 16808300340−4016

Round 17
Sunday 18 July 2010
Mackay Cutters 16–22 Northern Pride
Tries:
Chris Giumelli
Justin Hunt
Luke Fatnowna

Goals:
Justin Hunt 2
Match Report 1
Match Report 2
Tries:
Chey Bird
Kaine Manihera
Ryan Stig
Nick Slyney
Goals:
Ryan Stig 3
Venue:
Mackay Junior Fields, Mackay
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Team: 1. Ty Williams, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Chey Bird, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Noel Underwood, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Rod Jensen, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Alex Starmer, 18. Mark Dalle Cort
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot)
Position Round 17 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
8 Northern Pride 17908322356−3418

Round 18
Saturday 24 July 2010, 7.00pm
Central Comets 22–42 Northern Pride
Tries:
Jade Williams
Ian Webster
Mick Esdale
Marc Fickling


Goals:
Ian Webster 2
Matt Minto
Match Report Tries:
Brett Anderson 2
Michael Bani
Chey Bird
Ryan Stig
Ben Laity
Rod Jensen
Goals:
Ryan Stig 7
Venue:
Browne Park, Rockhampton
Referee: Justin Davis
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Noel Underwood, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. John Williams, 16. Ben Spina, 17. Alex Starmer, 18. Mark Dalle Cort
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot)
Notes: This was Jason Roos' 50th game for the Pride. He was the 5th player to reach 50 games, after Ben Laity, Mark Cantoni, Chey Bird and Chris Sheppard.
Position Round 18 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
8 Northern Pride 181008364378−1420

Round 19
Saturday 31 July 2010, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 32–24 Easts Tigers
Tries:
Rod Jensen 2
Michael Bani
John Williams
Chris Sheppard
Ben Laity
Goals:
Ryan Stig 4
Match Report Tries:
Matthew Lindsay
Paoa Faamita
Isaac Kaufmann
Ben Vaeau

Goals:
Paoa Faamita 4
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Robert Gallacher
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. John Williams, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Noel Underwood, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Kaine Manihera, 16. Alex Starmer, 17. Aisea Namoa, 18. Mark Dalle Cort
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot)
Position Round 19 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
6 Northern Pride 191108396402−622

Round 20 – Split Round
Sunday 14 August 2010, 2.30pm
Redcliffe Dolphins 12–18 Northern Pride
Tries:
Hayden Topliss
Tom Butterfield

Goals:
Hayden Topliss 2
Match Report Tries:
Joel Riethmuller
Ben Laity
Jason Roos
Goals:
Ryan Stig 3
Venue:
Dolphin Oval, Redcliffe
Referee: Michael Wise
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Alex Starmer, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Ben Spina, 20. Aisea Namoa, 17. Mark Dalle Cort
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot)
Position Round 20 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
5 Northern Pride 201208414414024

Round 21
Saturday 21 August 2010, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 33–26 Norths Devils
Tries:
Brett Anderson
Ryan Stig
Chris Sheppard
Joel Riethmuller
Ben Spina
Goals:
Ryan Stig 6
Field Goals:
Chris Sheppard
Match Report 12
Match Report 2
Tries:
Gideon Mzembe 2
Luke Samoa
Jack Reed
Troyden Watene

Goals:
Troyden Watene 3
Field Goals:
-
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Alex Starmer, 9. Clint Amos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Noel Underwood, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Jason Roos, 15. Ben Spina, 16. Mark Dalle Cort, 17. Aisea Namoa
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned), Brenton Bowen (foot), Nick Slyney (called up to play for North Queensland Cowboys)
Position Round 21 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
5 Northern Pride 211308447440+726

Round 22
Saturday 28 August 2010, 2.00pm
Burleigh Bears 6–54 Northern Pride
Tries:
Nathan Ross





Goals:
Nick Parfitt
Match Report Tries:
Chey Bird 3
Kaine Manihera 2
Jason Roos 2
Brenton Bowen
Ryan Stig
Mark Cantoni
Goals:
Ryan Stig 7
Venue:
Pizzey Park, Miami, Gold Coast
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Referee: Chris Butler
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brenton Bowen, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Alex Starmer, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Noel Underwood, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 15. Ben Spina, 16. Chris Riesen, 17. Mark Dalle Cort, 18. Rod Griffin
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken arm – again), Jay Aston (resigned).
Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.
This was the first time the Pride fielded a team without any North Queensland Cowboys.
This was the Pride's biggest win – 54–6.
Position Round 22 – 2010 P W D L For Against Diff Points
4 Northern Pride 221408501446+5528

Ladder

Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts
1 Souths Logan Magpies 221705604362+24234
2 Norths Devils 221516581505+7631
3 Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles 221408641400+24128
4 Northern Pride 221408501446+5528
5 Wynnum Manly Seagulls 221318538478+6027
6 Mackay Cutters 2211110544491+5323
7 Burleigh Bears 2211110450484−3422
8 Redcliffe Dolphins 2210111467536−6921
9 Tweed Heads Seagulls 228013528498+3016
10 Central Comets 226016415624−20912
11 Easts Tigers 225017429631−20210
12 Ipswich Jets 225017384627−24310

Finals Series

Finals Week 1 – Preliminary Final
Sunday 5 September 2010, 3.30pm
Northern Pride 28–12 [[Image:|px|]] Wynnum Manly Seagulls
Tries:
Brett Anderson
Rod Jensen
Ryan Stig
Ben Spina
Rod Griffin
Goals:
Ryan Stig 4
Match Report Tries:
Jake Granville
Damien Quinn



Goals:
Matt Seamark 2
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brenton Bowen, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Alex Starmer, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Noel Underwood, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 15. Ben Spina, 16. Chris Riesen, 17. Mark Dalle Cort, 18. Rod Griffin
Unavailable:

Finals Week 2 – Semi-Final
Sunday 12 September 2010, 2.00pm
Souths Logan Magpies 8–28 Northern Pride
Tries:
David Milne
Wade Liddell

Goals:
Match Report Tries:
Michael Bani 2
Rod Jensen 2
Mark Cantoni
Goals:
Chey Bird 3
Ryan Stig
Venue:
Davies Park, West End, Brisbane
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Referee: Justin Davis
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Ryan Stig, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Alex Starmer, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Clint Amos, 15. Ben Spina, 16. Noel Underwood, 17. Mark Dalle Cort, 18. Rod Griffin
Unavailable: Ty Williams (knee)
Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.
Four North Queensland Cowboys were eligible to play for the Pride in the finals series – Ty Williams, Michael Bani, Nick Slyney and Clint Amos. Coach David Maiden picked Williams, Slyney and Amos and left Bani out, but he was called into the side at the last minute when Williams was ruled out with a knee injury.

Finals Week 3 – Grand Final
Sunday 19 September 2010, 2.00pm
Norths Devils 20–30 Northern Pride
Tries:
Luke Samoa 2
Gideon Mzembe
Brendon Gibb


Goals:
Troyden Watene 2
Match Report 1
Match Report 2
Match Report 3
Match Report 4
ABC TV Video Highlights
Tries:
Nick Slyney
Rod Griffin
Michael Bani
Rod Jensen
Noel Underwood
Goals:
Chey Bird 5
Venue:
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Attendance: 6,300
Referee: Justin Davis
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Michael Bani, 3. Brett Anderson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Clint Amos, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Alex Starmer, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Ben Laity, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 15. Ben Spina, 16. Noel Underwood, 17. Mark Dalle Cort, 18. Rod Griffin
Unavailable: Ryan Stig (shoulder), Ty Williams (knee)
Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.
The Skill360 Northern Pride held a final training session at Pride Oval on Saturday morning, 18 September 2010 before flying to Brisbane. Fans were invited to a BBQ and to meet the team.
Norths Devils were favourites to win at $1.72, with the Pride at $2.10

2010 Northern Pride players

Pride players 2010 Appearances 2010 Tries 2010 Goals 2010 Field Goals 2010 Points scored
Aisea Namoa30000
Alex Starmer120000
Ben Fitzpatrick30000
Ben Laity2560024
Ben Spina1630012
Brenton Bowen111106
Brett Anderson2480032
Chey Bird22828088
Chris Riesen61004
Chris Sheppard2022113
Drew Campbell20000
Jaiman Lowe111004
Jamie Frizzo62008
Jason Roos1940016
Jay Aston100000
Joel Riethmuller2140016
Mark Cantoni2560024
Mark Dalle Cort132008
Noel Underwood202008
Quincy To'oto'o-ulugia50102
Rod Griffin1350020
Rod Jensen1170028
Ryan Stig208480128
Taputoa Sonny Rea81004
Theeran Pearson20000
Ty Williams1460024
Darryl GrantTrial game0000
Freddie FauidTrial game0000
Nick ObodinTrial game0000
Nigel NaawiTrial game0000
Siaosi LiumaunuTrial game0000

North Queensland Cowboys who played for the Northern Pride in 2010

Cowboys players 2010 Appearances 2010 Tries 2010 Goals 2010 Field Goals 2010 Points scored
Aidan Day10000
Carl Webb21004
Clint Amos172008
Dane Hogan71004
James Segeyaro10000
James Tamou21004
John Williams21004
Kaine Manihera1140016
Manase Manuokafoa91004
Michael Bani13100040
Nick Slyney1960024
Steve Southern30000

2010 Televised Games

In 2010 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.

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