2014 Northern Pride RLFC season explained

Clubname:Northern Pride
Fullname:Northern Pride Rugby League Football Club
Nickname:The Pride
Web:northernpride.com.au
Colours: Black, teal and gold
Founded:2007
Ground:Barlow Park, Cairns
Capacity:seating 1,700, standing 15,000
Ceo:Brock Schaefer (2013–2014)
Coach:Jason Demetriou (2013–2014)
Captain:Brett Anderson & Jason Roos
League:Intrust Super Cup
Season:2014
Position:1st
Premierships:2
Premiershipyears:2010/2014
Minorpremierships:1
Minorpremiershipyears:2013/2014
Runnerups:1
Runnerupyears:2009
Homejersey:Northern Pride RLFC primary jersey 2014.png
Awayjersey:Northern Pride RLFC alternate jersey 2014.png

See main article: Northern Pride RLFC. 2014 was the seventh competitive season for the Cairns based Sea Swift Northern Pride Rugby League Football Club. They were one of 13 clubs that played in the nineteenth season of Queensland's top rugby league competition, QRL's Intrust Super Cup, with each team playing 12 home games and 12 away games over 26 weeks between March and August.

This season the competition expanded to the 13 teams with the inclusion of the PNG Hunters.[1] The Hunters first game was a pre-season trial against the Pride in Cairns.[2] The Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles returned to their original name (Sunshine Coast Falcons) and black and gold colour scheme now that their association with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles had ended, and Souths Logan Magpies became the first QCup team to take advantage of a new rule permitting unselected players from NSW NRL clubs to be play for ISC teams under a secondary affiliation when they linked with the Canberra Raiders.[3]

The Pride gained a new naming rights sponsor, Sea Swift, a north Australian shipping company wholly owned by the Queensland Government Insurance Fund. The Pride made several changes to the game-day experience after surveying their 1,500 members and talking to the local NBL side, the Cairns Taipans. Annual memberships were offered for $110, entry prices were reduced, catering at the ground was cheaper, allocated seating for members was reinstated, there was a big screen showing the game action with replays, a bouncy castle for kids, fireworks, pyrotechnics, Pride Wildcat cheer leaders from Awesome Cheerleading Cairns, and a new mascot, 'Barlow the lion'. Barlow Park was called 'The Jungle'. Average crowds for the year was 2,300, with 4,390 people watching the Round 18 clash against the Hunters, a ground record for a QCup match.[4]

Based on the success of last year's Round 4 match, when the Tweed Heads Seagulls home game was moved to Innisfail with financial assistance from Cassowary Coast Regional Council, this year the Round 6 Norths Devils home game was moved to Innisfail with assistance from Innisfail Brothers Rugby League Football Club.[5] The QCup match preceded a CDRL local game with a Pride connection between the KGC Innisfail Leprechauns captain-coached by Ty Williams and Cairns Brothers captain-coached by Chey Bird. This was the fifth time the Pride had played a QCup match in a regional area (2011 Round 20 in Bamaga, 2012 Round 17 Country Week in Mt Isa, 2013 Round 4 in Innisfail and Round 20 Country Week in Yarrabah.)

The Pride won 20 games out of 24 in the regular season, finishing on top of the ladder as minor-premiers for the second time in their history.[6] They played Easts Tigers four times this year, twice in the regular season, and, twice in the finals series. In the regular season the Pride's Round 7 home match against the Tigers was postponed due to Cyclone Ita. They beat the Tigers 44-20 in the Round 16 away match at Langlands Park, then lost to the Tigers 4-16 three weeks later in the postponed Round 7 match which was played at Davies Park Mareeba. The Pride had several young players in this game, having lost five experienced players and the coach to representative duties. The Pride got a bye in week one of the finals while the Tigers defeated Wynnum Manly. The major semi-final saw the Pride beat the Tigers 8-7 in a tight game. The victory earned the Pride another week off, while the Tigers eliminated Wynnum Manly in the Preliminary Final, setting up a rematch against the Pride in the Grand Final. This was played at Suncorp Stadium in front of a crowd of 7,135, with the Pride winning convincingly 36–4, their second premiership.[7]

The Pride went on to beat the Penrith Panthers in the first NRL State Championship at ANZ Stadium. Javid Bowen was named Man of the Match.

See main article: 2014 NRL State Championship.

This season the Pride finalised a 12-month governance review led by chief executive Brock Schaefer, chairman Bob Fowler and consultant Andrew Griffiths, which recommended a new skills-driven board with specific portfolios of sponsorship, football, government, community, legal, financial and a chairman. A new board was appointed in May 2014.[8]

2014 Season - Sea Swift Northern Pride

See main article: 2014 Queensland Cup season.

Staff

Coaches/Trainers

Captains

Managers

2014 Squad

The Pride used 33 players this season. Sixteen players from last year signed with the club again, and five of the Cowboys allocation players from last year were assigned to the Pride again this year. Twelve new players made their debut this season; eight were new signings (Ben Jeffries, Jack Svendsen, Jared Allen, Latu Fifita, Linc Port, Menmuny Murgha, PJ Webb and Tyrone McCarthy), and four were new Cowboys allocation players (Cameron King*, Javid Bowen*, Matthew Wright* and Patrick Kaufusi*). Blake Leary was released by the Cowboys and signed with the Pride.

Brett Anderson (co-captain)
Jason Roos (co-captain)
Alex Starmer.[10]
Blake Leary
Ben Jeffries
Ben Spina.[11]
Brent Oosen
Davin Crampton
Hezron Murgha
Jack Svendsen
Jared Allen
Jordan Biondi-Odo
Justin Castellaro
Latu Fifita
Linc Port
Menmuny Murgha
PJ Webb
Ryan Ghietti
Sam Obst
Semi Tadulala
Shaun Nona
Sheldon Powe-Hobbs
Tom Hancock
Tyrone McCarthy
Josh Mene
Aidan Smith
Keelan White
Jayden Gil
Taha Tutavake
Trey Kemp
Noel Underwood
Cameron King*
Ethan Lowe*
Javid Bowen*
Joel Riethmuller*
Kyle Feldt*
Matthew Wright*
Patrick Kafusi*
Ricky Thorby*
Robert Lui*
Scott Bolton*

Allocated but did not play for the Pride in 2014:
Lachlan Coote
Ray Thompson*

2014 player gains

PlayerFrom LeagueFrom ClubNotes
[12]
Linc Port
[13]
Jack Svendsen [14]
Sheldon Powe Hobbs
[15]
Trent Barnard Ivanhoes Knights [16]
Pete Tognolini Brothers Cairns [17]

Player losses after 2013 season

PlayerTo LeagueTo Club
Ty Williams (c)Retired to CDRL Captain-coach CDRL Innisfail Leprachauns
Hezron Murgha North Queensland Cowboys
Noel Underwood Newcastle Knights
Doncaster RLFC
Nick Dorante Redcliffe Dolphins
Jordan Tighe Ipswich Jets
Ben LaityRetired
Aiden SmithResigned

Cowboys no longer allocated to the Pride

PlayerTo LeagueTo Club
Scott Moore* London Broncos
Wayne Ulugia* Hull Kingston Rovers
Felise Kaufusi Easts Tigers
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2014 season launch

2014 player awards

2014 player records

2014 Queensland Residents team

Blake Leary

Davin Crampton

Shaun Nona

Ben Spina

Javid Bowen.

Players signed to first-tier teams

PlayerTo LeagueTo Club
Shaun Nona Melbourne Storm
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
North Queensland Cowboys
Davin Crampton Gold Coast Titans
Hull Kingston Rovers
Workington Town

2014 Sponsors

2014 Jerseys

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Trial Matches

Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Unlimited Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation
Unavailable: Davin Crampton and Noel Underwood (both selected to play for the First Nation Goannas at Hunter Stadium on 8 February against Newcastle Knights).
NYC U20s North Queensland Cowboys: 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.
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Unlimited Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
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).
SP PNG Hunters: 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.
Coach: Michael Marum.
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Unlimited Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Javid Bowen* and Kyle Feldt* selected to play for the North Queensland Cowboys at the NRL Auckland Nines.
Absolute Enterprises Mackay Cutters: 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.
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Intrust Super Cup matches

See also: 2014 Queensland Cup season results.

Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Lachlan Coote* (ACL injury at NRL Auckland Nines), Patrick Kaufusi* (pectoral), Hezron Murgha (knee), Aidan Smith (resigned to work in the mines in WA), Noel Underwood (signed with Newcastle Knights to play NSW Cup). Smith and Underwood were replaced by Brent Oosen and Jack Svendsen.
SC Falcons: 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
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
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).
CQ Capras: 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.
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
Interchange: 14. Jason Roos (co-captain), 15. Tyrone McCarthy, 16. Joel Riethmuller*, 21. Latu Fifita.
  • = Cowboys allocation
Unavailable: Semi Tadulala (pectoral injury), Patrick Kaufusi* (pectoral), Hezron Murgha (knee).
Redcliffe Dolphins: 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
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation
Unavailable: Semi Tadulala (pectoral injury), Cameron King* (knee), Ricky Thorby* (knee), Patrick Kaufusi* (pectoral), Murgha (knee).
SP PNG Hunters: 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 the Pride's first overseas QCup game.
    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).
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Semi Tadulala (pectoral injury), Cameron King* (knee), Patrick Kaufusi* (pectoral), Hezron Murgha (knee).
Norths Devils: 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: This Devils home game was relocated to Innisfail with financial assistance from Innisfail Brothers Leagues Club.
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Sea Swift Northern Pride: POSTPONED -
Interchange: (One to be omitted).
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Semi Tadulala (pectoral injury), Cameron King* (knee), Patrick Kaufusi* (pectoral), Hezron Murgha (knee).
Easts Tigers: POSTPONED - 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: Match postponed by QRL due to Cyclone Ita.
    QRL Competitions Manager Jamie O'Connor said "Although there was high anticipation for this match, Mother Nature has had other plans. Cyclone Ita is bearing down on the region and the decision was made to postpone the match until July 6. These decisions are never easy, we always try to consider all options with the safety and welfare of the clubs our first priority. One of those alternatives was bringing the Northern Pride to Brisbane this weekend, however we felt that it was more important for the players and coaching staff to remain with their families. The match will now be played on Sunday, July 6 at Barlow Park in Cairns, a bye round for all other clubs due to the annual Residents match between Queensland and New South Wales on July 9.
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Semi Tadulala (pectoral injury), Patrick Kaufusi* (pectoral), Hezron Murgha (knee), Kyle Feldt* (called up to play for the Cowboys).
Ipswich Jets: 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: The Pride had only played one game in the last three weeks because of the Bye and Postponed game.
    The Pride were 18-0 at half-time, but surrendered their lead in the second half to lose their first game of the year.
    This was the Pride debut for Jack Svendsen (Pride Player 102), and Menmuny Murgha, who came off injured with a head knock and could not remember much of the match (Pride Player 105).
    The game was called live on Phoenix Radio, Ipswich's only community based radio station.
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Patrick Kaufusi* (pectoral), Hezron Murgha (knee), Brett Anderson (ill).
Souths Logan Magpies: 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: This was the Pride's 150th QCup game (won 98, drawn 3, lost 49).
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Patrick Kaufusi* (pectoral), Hezron Murgha (knee).
Absolute Enterprises Mackay Cutters: 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.
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation
Unavailable: Patrick Kaufusi* (pectoral), Javid Bowen*, Hezron Murgha (knee), Jason Roos.
Tweed Heads Seagulls: 1. Jamal Fogarty, 2. Kalifa Faifai Loa, 3. Luke Dumas, 4. Blake Anderson, 5. Tom Merritt, 6. Sam Irwin, 7. Michael Burgess, 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.
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Robert Lui*, Matthew Wright* and Ethan Lowe* playing for North Queensland Cowboys, Latu Fifita (knee).
Burleigh Bears: 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: Hezron Murgha's return from knee injury suffered in July last year when playing for the North Queensland Cowboys.
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
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.
Wynnum Manly Seagulls: 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.
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Redcliffe Dolphins: 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: Semi Tadulala's 100th QCup game, having played for the Pride, Townsville, Wests and North. Tadulala's first QCup game was in 1998, and he is the second oldest player in the competition (after the Dolphin's Petero Civoniceva).
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
SC Falcons: 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.
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Easts Tigers: 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.
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Brett Anderson.
CQ Capras: 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.
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1 Northern Pride1513021429265+16428
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Brett Anderson.
SP PNG Hunters: 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 Jr, 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.
width=40 abbr="Position" Positionwidth=100 Round 18 – 2014width=20 abbr="Played" Pwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=20 abbr="Bye" Bwidth=40 abbr="Points for" Forwidth=40 abbr="Points against" Againstwidth=40 abbr="Points difference" Diffwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
1 Northern Pride1614021465283+18230
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
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.
Easts Tigers: 1. Cameron Munster, 2. Eddie Tautali, 3. Jarrod McInally, 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.
    This was the Pride debut for PJ Webb (Pride Player 104).
width=40 abbr="Position" Positionwidth=100 Round 7 – 2014width=20 abbr="Played" Pwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=20 abbr="Bye" Bwidth=40 abbr="Points for" Forwidth=40 abbr="Points against" Againstwidth=40 abbr="Points difference" Diffwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
1 Northern Pride1714031469299+17030
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width=40 abbr="Position" Positionwidth=100 Round 19 – 2014width=20 abbr="Played" Pwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=20 abbr="Bye" Bwidth=40 abbr="Points for" Forwidth=40 abbr="Points against" Againstwidth=40 abbr="Points difference" Diffwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
1 Northern Pride1714032469299+17032
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Jack Svendsen (knee), Justin Castellaro (leg).
Norths Devils: 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.
width=40 abbr="Position" Positionwidth=100 Round 20 – 2014width=20 abbr="Played" Pwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=20 abbr="Bye" Bwidth=40 abbr="Points for" Forwidth=40 abbr="Points against" Againstwidth=40 abbr="Points difference" Diffwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
1 Northern Pride1815032521317+20434
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Brett Anderson (hamstring), Jack Svendsen (knee), Justin Castellaro (leg).
Wynnum-Manly Seagulls: 1. Daniel Ogden, 2. Peter Gubb, 3. Matt Grieve, 4. Mitchell Buckett, 5. Benaiah Bowie, 6. Ben Cronin, 7. Matt 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: This was the Pride debut for Linc Port (Pride Player 106).
width=40 abbr="Position" Positionwidth=100 Round 21 – 2014width=20 abbr="Played" Pwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=20 abbr="Bye" Bwidth=40 abbr="Points for" Forwidth=40 abbr="Points against" Againstwidth=40 abbr="Points difference" Diffwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
1 Northern Pride1916032549337+21236
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation
Unavailable: Brett Anderson (hamstring), Hezron Murgha (hamstring), Latu Fifita (head knock), Ryan Ghietti, Justin Castellaro (leg).
Tweed Heads Seagulls: 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. Lee, 17. Reg Saunders, 18. Caleb Binge.
Coach: Aaron Zimmerle
width=40 abbr="Position" Positionwidth=100 Round 22 – 2014width=20 abbr="Played" Pwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=20 abbr="Bye" Bwidth=40 abbr="Points for" Forwidth=40 abbr="Points against" Againstwidth=40 abbr="Points difference" Diffwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
1 Northern Pride2017032571355+21638
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Alex Starmer (ankle), Javid Bowen* (ribs), Ben Jeffries (arm), Justin Castellaro (leg).
Souths Logan Magpies: 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.
width=40 abbr="Position" Positionwidth=100 Round 23 – 2014width=20 abbr="Played" Pwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=20 abbr="Bye" Bwidth=40 abbr="Points for" Forwidth=40 abbr="Points against" Againstwidth=40 abbr="Points difference" Diffwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
1 Northern Pride2118032601363+23840
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Alex Starmer (ankle), Javid Bowen* (ribs), Ben Jeffries (arm), Ben Spina (hand), Justin Castellaro (leg).
Absolute Enterprises Mackay Cutters: 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.
width=40 abbr="Position" Positionwidth=100 Round 24 – 2014width=20 abbr="Played" Pwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=20 abbr="Bye" Bwidth=40 abbr="Points for" Forwidth=40 abbr="Points against" Againstwidth=40 abbr="Points difference" Diffwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
1 Northern Pride2219032619379+24042
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Alex Starmer (ankle), Ben Jeffries (arm), Ben Spina (hand), Justin Castellaro (leg).
Ipswich Jets: 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 and Shane Walker.
width=40 abbr="Position" Positionwidth=100 Round 25 – 2014width=20 abbr="Played" Pwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=20 abbr="Bye" Bwidth=40 abbr="Points for" Forwidth=40 abbr="Points against" Againstwidth=40 abbr="Points difference" Diffwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
1 Northern Pride2320032649385+26444
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Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Alex Starmer (ankle), Ben Spina (hand), Justin Castellaro (leg).
Burleigh Bears: 1. Henare Wells, 2. Corbin Kiernan, 3. Dimitri Pelo, 21. Francis Veukiso, 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. Jake Hughes, 17. Tim Wolens, 18. Khan Ahwang.
Coach: Jim Lenihan.
width=40 abbr="Position" Positionwidth=100 Round 26 – 2014width=20 abbr="Played" Pwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=20 abbr="Bye" Bwidth=40 abbr="Points for" Forwidth=40 abbr="Points against" Againstwidth=40 abbr="Points difference" Diffwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
1 Northern Pride2420042677414+26344
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2014 ladder

width=20 abbr="Position" width=200 Teamwidth=20 abbr="Played" Pldwidth=20 abbr="Won" Wwidth=20 abbr="Drawn" Dwidth=20 abbr="Lost" Lwidth=20 abbr="Bye" Bwidth=20 abbr="Points for" PFwidth=20 abbr="Points against" PAwidth=20 abbr="Points difference" PDwidth=20 abbr="Points" Pts
1 Northern Pride242004267741426344
2 Wynnum Manly Seagulls241707269040029038
3 Easts Tigers241617266740925837
4 Tweed Heads Seagulls241518261751110635
5 Ipswich Jets241509264251412834
6 Papua New Guinea Hunters24141926485579133
7 Burleigh Bears24111122549599-5027
8 Norths Devils241101325725442826
9 Mackay Cutters24110132472546-7426
10 Souths Logan Magpies24100142535620-8524
11 Redcliffe Dolphins2481152566617-5121
12 Central Queensland Capras2441192415773-35813
13 Sunshine Coast Falcons2410232230776-5466

Northern Pride (regular season 2014)

Finals Series


Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation.
Unavailable: Alex Starmer (ankle), Ben Jeffries (arm).
Easts Tigers: 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.
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Grand Final

Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange:
  • = Cowboys allocation
Unavailable: Alex Starmer (ankle).
Easts Tigers: 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. Tom Butterfield, 10. Mitch 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
Northern PridePositionEasts Tigers
Hezron Murgha Cameron Munster
Jarrod McInally
Brett Anderson (c) Shane Neumann
Hymel Hunt
Richie Kennar
Shaun Nona Liam Tyson
Cody Walker
Felise Kaufusi
Jason Roos (c) Tom Butterfield
Matthew Zgrajewski
Dane Hogan
Troy Giess
Kenny Bromwich
Davin Crampton Bench Donald Malone
Bench Steven Thorpe (c)
Sheldon Powe-Hobbs Bench Mitch Garbutt
Bench Liam McDonald
Coach Craig Ingebrigtsen
The Northern Pride dominated the regular season, winning 16 games as they won their second consecutive minor premiership. They defeated Easts 8–7 in the major semi final to qualify for their third Grand Final. Easts, who finished third, defeated Wynnum Manly in the first week of the finals before their one-point loss to the Pride. A week later, they again faced Wynnum Manly, winning 30–12 to qualify for their second consecutive Grand Final and their fourth overall.

First half

The Northern Pride opened the scoring in the 15th minute when centre Kyle Feldt crossed after a set play to the right. They added another try five minutes later when Hezron Murgha sent Javid Bowen over with a short ball. They went into the half time break with an 18–0 lead after Davin Crampton scored next to the posts in the 35th minute.

Second half

The Pride started the second half as they ended the first, when Shaun Nona caught his own rebounded kick and found his captain Brett Anderson, who scored in the corner. The lead jumped to 30 in the 51st minute when Ryan Ghietti scored thanks to a Blake Leary line break. After 65 minutes, the Tigers finally got on the scoreboard after winger Jarrod McInally scored a consolation try. The Pride wrapped up the win with their sixth try of the game, after Bowen crossed out wide for his second in the 79th minute. Shaun Nona converted to bring the final score to 36–4, the biggest winning margin in a Queensland Cup Grand Final (as of 2019).[19] Nona was awarded the Duncan Hall Medal for man of the match.[20]

North Queensland Cowboys-contracted Pride players Kyle Feldt and Ethan Lowe would go onto to play in the Cowboys' 2015 NRL Grand Final win over the Brisbane Broncos, while Pride head coach Jason Demetriou joined the Cowboys as an assistant coach in 2015 and was on the coaching staff for the Grand Final win.

NRL State Championship

Year:2014
NRL State Championship
Away: Northern Pride
Home Half1:16
Home Half2:12
Home Total:28
Away Half1:16
Away Half2:16
Away Total:32
Date:5 October 2014
Stadium:ANZ Stadium
Location:Sydney
Network:Nine Network

Penrith Panthers (NSW) v Northern Pride (QLD).

See also: 2014 NRL State Championship.

Penrith were minor premiers in the New South Wales Cup, with only four losses out of 21 games this season. They won all their matches in the finals series, defeating the Newcastle Knights 48–12 in the Grand Final.

The Pride were minor premiers in the Queensland Cup, with only four losses games out of 24 this season. They also won all their matches in the finals series, beating Easts Tigers 36–4 in the Grand Final.[21]

Former Brisbane Broncos and Queensland State of Origin player Justin Hodges had endorsed the Northern Pride in a Cairns Post article before the match, stating, "They may be a Cowboys feeder team but everyone knows they are a Cairns team and a Queensland team. They are a strong side and are a classy side that is coached very well. They have been the benchmark of the Queensland competition for years so I know they'll go well. There is only them and the Broncos U-20s from up here playing on grand final day. So I reckon everyone in Queensland will be cheering them on."[22]

Sea Swift Northern Pride:
Interchange: (One to be omitted).
  • = Cowboys allocation
Unavailable: Alex Starmer (ankle), Justin Castellaro (leg), Joel Riethmuller* (suspension), Kyle Feldt* (personal reasons).
Penrith Panthers: 1. Kieren 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.
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2014 Northern Pride players

Pride playerAppearancesTriesGoalsField GoalsPts
Alex Starmer 19 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 0
22 6 0 0 24
25 12 0 0 48
Brent Oosen 2 0 0 0 0
21 8 0 0 32
Davin Crampton 26 17 0 0 68
Hezron Murgha 17 4 0 0 16
Jack Svendsen 19 3 0 0 12
Jared Allen 1 0 0 0 0
Jason Roos 26 0 0 0 0
Jordon Biondi-Odo 3 0 0 0 0
11 7 0 0 28
12 1 0 0 4
Linc Port 4 1 0 0 4
Menmuny Murgha 2 0 0 0 0
PJ Webb 1 0 0 0 0
18 1 0 0 4
27 4 0 1 17
21 2 0 0 8
Shaun Nona 24 7 89 0 206
23 2 0 0 8
Tom Hancock 9 0 0 0 0
27 9 0 0 36

North Queensland Cowboys who played for the Pride in 2013

See also: North Queensland Cowboys rugby league players.

Cowboys playerAppearancesTriesGoalsField GoalsPts
Cameron King* 6 4 0 0 16
Ethan Lowe* 14 2 0 0 8
Javid Bowen* 22 12 0 0 48
Joel Riethmuller* 12 1 0 0 4
Kyle Feldt* 16 12 14 0 76
Matthew Wright* 3 0 0 0 0
Patrick Kaufusi* 2 0 0 0 0
Ricky Thorby* 20 2 0 0 8
Robert Lui* 3 2 0 0 8

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 was 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 was also broadcast in Papua New Guinea on Kundu 2 TV. The 2014 commentary team was Peter Psaltis, Scott Sattler and Mathew Thompson.

In 2014 the Pride appeared in five televised games

The inaugural NRL State Championship was shown nationally on the Nine Network with Matthew Thompson, Scott Sattler and Adrian Vowles as the commentary team. The game was immediately followed by the NRL Telstra Premiership grand final between Souths and the Bulldogs. commentary team.

Live Streaming

From Round 1 2012 the Pride began live streaming their home games free to members via their website ($5 for non-members).[23] From Round 5 2012 away games were streamed through the website as well (Free to members, $5 to non-members).[24] 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.[25] Video production was by Studio Productions and the commentary team was Adam Jackson and Northern Pride Under-18s coach, Cameron 'Spiller' Miller.

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Inside the PNG Hunters camp. 25 February 2014.
  2. News: Flynn . Joe . 5 February 2014 . Heads up on Hunters Irish recruit walks into tough test against PNG . Cairns Post . Cairns .
  3. News: Malone . Paul . 9 February 2014 . Magpies first to raid new NRL rule . The Courier-Mail . Brisbane.
  4. News: Wenzel . Murray . 16 January 2014 . Pride of the jungle Intrust Cup giant offers more on game day to faithful fans . Cairns Post . Cairns .
  5. News: Flynn . John . 19 March 2014 . FEAST OF FOOTY Economic boost tipped for Innisfail . Cairns Post . Cairns .
  6. News: Garry. Chris. Northern Pride win Intrust Super Cup grand final over Easts Tigers with record margin. The Courier Mail. 28 September 2014.
  7. News: Medal win a new chapter for Page. The Courier Mail. 10 September 2014. Garry. Chris.
  8. News: Dalton . Nick . 28 May 2014 . Skills take Pride of place . Cairns Post . Cairns .
  9. Web site: Pride select new captains for 2014.
  10. Web site: Northern Pride player profile: Alex Starmer. 17 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20141005152110/http://www.northernpride.com.au/player-profiles/?show=324. 5 October 2014. dead.
  11. Web site: Northern Pride player profile: Ben Spina. 7 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20130302113436/http://www.northernpride.com.au/player-profiles/?show=323. 2 March 2013. dead.
  12. Web site: Pride secure signing of powerhouse prop Fifita. https://archive.today/20131115215920/http://www.northernpride.com.au/pride-secure-signing-of-powerhouse-prop-fifita/. dead. 2013-11-15.
  13. Web site: Pride sign star forward Leary from Cowboys. https://web.archive.org/web/20140222154301/http://www.northernpride.com.au/pride-sign-star-forward-leary-from-cowboys/. dead. 2014-02-22.
  14. Web site: Svendsen, Tognolini put pen to paper for 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150323140401/http://www.northernpride.com.au/svendsen-tognolini-put-pen-to-paper-for-2014/. dead. 2015-03-23.
  15. Web site: World Cup star McCarthy signs for Northern Pride. https://web.archive.org/web/20140222154303/http://www.northernpride.com.au/world-cup-star-mccarthy-signs-for-northern-pride/. dead. 2014-02-22.
  16. Web site: CDRL Gold Medal winner Barnard signs for 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140222154259/http://www.northernpride.com.au/cdrl-gold-medal-winner-barnard-signs-for-2014/. dead. 2014-02-22.
  17. Web site: Svendsen, Tognolini put pen to paper for 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150323140401/http://www.northernpride.com.au/svendsen-tognolini-put-pen-to-paper-for-2014/. dead. 2015-03-23.
  18. Web site: Northern Pride officially kick off pre-season training . .
  19. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Web site: 2014 QLD Cup Grand Final Northern Pride 36 v Easts 4 . YouTube.
  20. Web site: Nona: I want to thank my team. 28 September 2014.
  21. Web site: NRL State Championship preview: Penrith Panthers v Northern Pride. The Roar. 5 October 2014. 5 October 2014.
  22. Web site: O'Neill. Rhys. State of Origin heroes back Northern Pride in NRL State Championship. The Cairns Post. News Corp Australia. 4 October 2014. 5 October 2014.
  23. Web site: QRL: Pride fans can watch every game via live stream. 30 September 2014. https://archive.today/20121230230001/http://www.qrl.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=50372. 30 December 2012. dead.
  24. Web site: Live stream through northernpride.com.au. 30 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20130225084533/http://www.northernpride.com.au/buy-live-stream/. 25 February 2013. dead.
  25. Web site: QRL: Pride fans can watch every game via live stream. 30 September 2014. https://archive.today/20121230230001/http://www.qrl.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=50372. 30 December 2012. dead.

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