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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)
CEODennis Keefe (2009)
CoachAndrew Dunemann (2009)
CaptainChris Sheppard (2009)
CompetitionIntrust Super Cup
20092nd
Home jersey
Home colours
Away jersey
Away colours
Current season
Records
Premierships2 (2010/2014)
Runners-up1 (2009)
Minor premierships2 (2013/2014)

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

The Pride finished second and reached the Grand Final, losing 32–18 to the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles at Stockland Park. Coach Andrew Dunemann left at the end of the season to take up a position as assistant coach to Rick Stone at the Newcastle Knights.

2009 Season – CRGT Northern Pride

Staff

2009 Player awards

Player gains

Player losses at end of 2008 season

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

2009 Season Launch

Pre-Season Boot Camp

  • Echo Adventures, Tully – 31 January – 1 February

2009 Jerseys


Trial Matches

Pre-season Trial 1
Charity Cup Challenge
Saturday 14 February 2009, 5.30pm
Northern Pride 38–8 Papua New Guinea PNG Kumuls
Tries:
Jamie Frizzo
Tom Humble
Rod Jensen
Chey Bird
Callan Myles
Hezron Murgha
Gordon Rattler
Goals:
Bird 3
Luke Millwood 2
Match Report
Tries:
Ham Tee 2






Goals:
-
Venue:
Pride Oval, Irene Street, Mooroobool
Attendance: Between 4,000~5,000+
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Gordon Rattler, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Josh Vaughan, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Luke Harlen, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Greg Byrnes, 11. Adam Mills, 12. Rod Griffin, 13. Chris Riesen
Interchange: 14. Luke Millwood, 15. Callan Myles, 16. Noel Underwood, 17. Hezron Murgha, 18. Richie Marsters, 19. Quincy To’oto’o-ulugia, 20. Warren Jensen, 21. Ben Kerr, 22. John O’Sullivan
Unavailable:
Opposition: PNG Telikom Sun Engineering Resident Kumuls

Pre-season Trial 2
Saturday 21 February 2009, 7.30pm
Northern Pride 26–16 NYC North Queensland Cowboys Under-20
Tries:
Gordon Rattler 2
Matthew Bartlett
Warren Jensen
Rod Jensen
Goals:
Luke Millwood 3
Match Report
Tries:
Robbie Daniels 3
Ben Hanaway


Goals:
Venue:
NQ Hardware Stadium, Atherton
Team: 1. Richie Marsters, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. David Pangai, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Quincy To’oto’o-ulugia, 7. Luke Millwood, 8. Ben Laity, 9. Callan Myles, 10. Noel Underwood, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Matthew Bartlett, 13. Warren Jensen
Interchange: 14. Adam Mills, 15. Tom Humble, 16. Ben Kerr, 17. Robbie Kyles, 18.Jamie Frizzo, 19. Rod Griffin, 20. Gordon Rattler, 21. Jason Roos, 22. Josh Vaughan
Unavailable:

Pre-season Trial 3
Saturday 28 February 2009, 5.30pm
Northern Pride 24–18 North Queensland Cowboys Combined Squad
Tries:
Gordon Rattler 3
Callan Myles
Joel Riethmuller
Goals:
Chris Riesen 2
Match Report
Tries:
Clint Amos 2
Dane Hogan

Goals:
John Williams 3
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Germaine Paulson, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Hezron Murgha, 5. Josh Vaughan, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Greg Byrnes, 11. Joel Riethmuller, 12. Luke Harlen, 13. Chris Reisen.
Interchange: 14. Luke Millwood, 15. Noel Underwood, 16. Callan Myles, 17. Gordon Rattler, 18. Adam Mills, 19. Rod Griffin, 20. Warren Jensen, 21. Ben Hampton.
Unavailable: Chey Bird (hamstring), Luke Harlen (knee), Germaine Paulson (knee)
Notes: Opening game for the Stockland Cairns Challenge NRL trial match between the North Queensland Cowboys and Penrith Panthers

Wizard Queensland Cup matches

Round 1
Saturday 14 March 2009, 2.00pm
Tweed Heads Seagulls 30–20 Northern Pride
Tries:
Shannon Walker 2
David Mead
Brenton Bowen
Tim Maccan
Goals:
Ben Jeffery 3
Brad Davis 2
Tries:
Rod Jensen 3
Jamie Frizzo


Goals:
John Williams 2
Venue:
Cudgen Park, Cudgen
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Touch Judges: Justin Eastwood and David Shaw
Video Referee: Tony Maksoud
Team: 1. David Pangai, 2. John Williams, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Brandon Boor, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Greg Byrnes, 11. Luke Harlen, 12. , 13. Chris Riesen
Interchange: 14. Josh Vaughan, 15. Matthew Bartlett, 16. Nick Slyney, 17. Germaine Paulson, Rod Griffin, James Tamou
Unavailable: Mark Cantoni, Alex Starmer, Drew Campbell, Chey Bird (hamstring), Joel Riethmuller (dengue fever)
Notes: Scheduled to be broadcast live on ABC TV, but the satellite technology was unavailable and the Norths Devils v Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles match from Bishop Park was broadcast instead
Position Round 1 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
10 Northern Pride 1 0 0 1 20 30 −10 0

Round 2
Saturday 21 March 2009, 2.00pm
Ipswich Jets 20–28 Northern Pride
Tries:
Chris Walker
Tyson Lofipo
Lorenzo Maafu
Paul Stephensen
Goals:
Scott Ireland 2
Match Report
Tries:
Clint Amos
Rod Jensen
Chris Sheppard
Nick Slyney
Goals:
Tom Humble 6
Venue:
Briggs Road Sporting Complex, Ipswich
Referee: Michael Inman
Touch Judges: Peter Anderson and Justin Eastwood
Interchange Official:Guy Owen
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Germaine Paulson, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13. Mark Cantoni, 12. Joel Riethmuller, 11. Matthew Bartlett, 10. Luke Harlen, 9. Callan Myles, 8. Greg Byrnes
Interchange: 14. David Pangai, 15. Nick Slyney, 16. Ben Laity, 17. Noel Underwood
Unavailable: Chey Bird (hamstring)
Position Round 2 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
6 Northern Pride 2 1 0 1 48 50 −2 2

Round 3
Saturday 28 March 2009, 7:00pm
Northern Pride 19–18 Easts Tigers
Tries:
Jamie Frizzo
Josh Vaughan
Tom Humble
Nick Slyney
Goals:
Tom Humble 1 from 4
Field goals:
Chris Sheppard
Match Report
Video Highlights
Tries:
Kev Stephenson
Liam Campbell
Ryan Cullen
Rickie Dodd
Goals:
Matt Lockyer 1 from 4
Field goals:
-
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Michael Inman
Touch Judges: Robert Dalziel and Adam Peut
Interchange Official: Mark Leigh
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Hezron Murgha, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Josh Vaughan, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13. Mark Cantoni, 12. Joel Riethmuller, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Luke Harlen, 9. Callan Myles, 8. James Tamou
Interchange: 14. David Pangai, 15. Matthew Bartlett, 16. Ben Laity, 17. Greg Byrnes
Unavailable:
Position Round 3 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
7 Northern Pride 3 2 0 1 67 68 −1 4

Round 4
Saturday 4 April 2009, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 14–16 Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles
Tries:
Brandon Boor
Josh Vaughan
David Pangai
Goals:
Chey Bird
Match Report
Video Highlights
Tries:
Trent Hodkinson 2
Rob Godfrey

Goals:
Trent Hodkinson 2
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Nick Kalpakidis
Touch Judges: Robert Dalziel and Adam Peut
Interchange Official: Daniel Caamano
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Josh Vaughan, 6. Chris Riesen, 7. Tom Humble, 13. Mark Cantoni, 12. Joel Riethmuller, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Luke Harlen, 9. Callan Myles, 8. James Tamou
Interchange: 14. David Pangai, 15. Matthew Bartlett, 16. Ben Laity, 17. Greg Byrnes
Unavailable: Chris Sheppard (hamstring), Luke Millwood (broken jaw)
Position Round 4 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
7 Northern Pride 4 2 0 2 81 84 −3 4

Round 5
Saturday 11 April 2009, 2:00pm
Burleigh Bears 30–10 Northern Pride
Tries:
Adam Fielder 3
Joel Rapana
Kaine Manihera
Robert Apanui
Goals:
Nick Parfitt 3
Match Report
Tries:
Mark Cantoni
Nick Slyney


Goals:
Chey Bird
Venue:
Pizzey Park, Miami, Gold Coast
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Touch Judges: Shane Spicer and Glenn Richardson
Interchange Official: Gavin Adams
Video Referee: Tony Maksoud
Team: 1. Josh Vaughan, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chey Bird (c), 13. Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Luke Harlen, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Manase Manuokafoa
Interchange: 14. Richie Marsters, 15. Matthew Bartlett, 16. Greg Byrnes, 17. Ben Laity
Unavailable: Chris Sheppard (hamstring)
Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright. Burleigh Bears wore pink jerseys for breast cancer research
Position Round 5 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
8 Northern Pride 5 2 0 3 91 114 −23 4

Round 6
Saturday 18 April 2009, 7:00pm
Northern Pride 30–12 Wynnum Manly Seagulls
Tries:
John Williams 2
Chey Bird
Brandon Boor
Ty Williams
Mark Cantoni
Goals:
Chey Bird 3
Match Report
Video Highlights
Tries:
Gerard Beale
Chris Currie



Goals:
Matt Seamark 2
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Justin Davis
Touch Judges: Michael Inman and Daniel Caamano
Interchange Official: Rob Dalziel
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Ty Williams, 4. Hezron Murgha, 5. John Williams, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Quincy To’oto’o-ulugia, 13. Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. James Tamou, 10. Carl Webb, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. Rod Jensen, 15. Nick Slyney, 16. Alex Starmer, 17. Noel Underwood, 18. Chris Sheppard (c)
Unavailable:
Notes: CRGT became Skill360 and the Pride changed from CRGT Northern Pride to Skill360 Northern Pride. North Queensland Cowboys players Carl Webb and John Williams were dropped from the First Grade side match against Cronulla Sharks for disciplinary reasons (missing training) and played for the Pride.
Position Round 6 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
8 Northern Pride 6 3 0 3 121 126 5 6

Round 7
ANZAC DAY, Saturday 25 April 2009, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 32–6 Redcliffe Dolphins
Tries:
Ty Williams 2
Rod Jensen
Joel Riethmuller
Mark Cantoni
Jason Roos
Goals:
Chey Bird 3
Luke Millwood
Match Report
Video Highlights
Tries:
Allen Heldsinger




Goals:
Liam Georgetown
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Shane Spicer
Touch Judges: Michael Inman and Adam Puet
Interchange Official: Rob Dalziel
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Ty Williams, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Luke Millwood, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13. Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. James Tamou, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. TBA, 15. Nick Slyney, 16. Alex Starmer, 17. Luke Harlen
Unavailable: Tom Humble (shoulder
Position Round 7 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
6 Northern Pride 7 4 0 3 153 132 +21 8

Round 8
Sunday 3 May 2009, 2.00pm
Norths Devils 18–34 Northern Pride
Tries:
Kieran Turner
Jay Aston
James Api-Ulugia


Goals:
Ryan Hansen 3
Match Report
Video Highlights
Tries:
Jason Roos 2
Brandon Boor
Rod Jensen
Nick Slyney
Ben Laity
Goals:
Chey Bird 5
Venue:
Bishop Park, Nundah
Referee: Adam Neale
Touch Judges: Brendon Rose and Ron Greentree
Interchange Official:
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Ty Williams, 4. Hezron Murgha, 5. Rod Jensen, 6. Luke Millwood, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13. Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Alex Starmer
Interchange: 14. Tom Humble, 15. Josh Vaughan, 16. Matthew Bartlett, 17. Ben Laity
Unavailable: Luke Harlen (knee)
Position Round 8 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
3 Northern Pride 8 5 0 3 187 150 +37 10

Round 9
Saturday 9 May 2009, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 34–16 Mackay Cutters
Tries:
Tom Humble 2
Ty Williams
Rod Jensen
Manase Manuokafoa
Alex Starmer
Goals:
Chey Bird 5
Match Report
Video Highlights
Tries:
Daniel Abraham
Jardine Bobongie
Anthony Watts


Goals:
Daniel Abraham 2
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Brendon Rose
Touch Judges: Michael Inman and Rob Dalziel
Interchange Official: Adam Puet
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Ty Williams, 4. Hezron Murgha, 5. Rod Jensen, 6. Luke Millwood, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. Tom Humble, 15. Josh Vaughan, 16. Matthew Bartlett, 17. Alex Starmer
Unavailable: Luke Harlen (knee)
Notes: Cutter Roy Baira received a four-week ban from the Queensland Rugby League judiciary tribunal after being found guilty of a grade three reckless high tackle on Pride's Luke Millwood which broke his jaw. Pride coach Andrew Dunemann, who said Baira should have been rubbed out for six to 12 months for what he saw as a deliberate action. The Northern Pride received a $3000 fine as a result of coach Andrew Dunemann.
Position Round 9 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
3 Northern Pride 9 6 0 3 221 166 +55 12

Round 10
Saturday 16 May 2009, 7.00pm
Central Comets 28–26 Northern Pride
Tries:
Tyron Haynes 2
Dallas Williams 2
Karl Johnson
Ian Webster
Goals:
Nat Bowman 2
Match Report
Video Highlights
Tries:
Tom Humble 2
Hezron Murgha
Mark Cantoni
Jamie Frizzo
Goals:
Chey Bird 2
Tom Humble
Venue:
Browne Park, Rockhampton
Referee: Shane Spicer
Touch Judges: Steve Kanowski and Jason McManus
Interchange Official: Housh Fallah
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Ty Williams, 4. Hezron Murgha, 5. Rod Jensen, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Jamie Frizzo, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. Gordon Rattler, 15. Nick Slyney, 16. Matthew Bartlett, 17. Alex Starmer
Unavailable: Luke Harlen (knee), Luke Millwood (broken jaw)
Position Round 10 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
3 Northern Pride 10 6 0 4 247 194 +53 12

Round 11
Sunday 24 May 2009, 2.00pm
Souths Logan Magpies 16–30 Northern Pride
Tries:
Shea Moylan 2
Sam Huihahau


Goals:
Josh McCrone 2
Match Report
Video Highlights
Tries:
Germaine Paulson 2
Chey Bird
Rod Jensen
Mark Cantoni
Goals:
Chey Bird 5
Venue:
Davies Park, West End, Brisbane
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Touch Judges: Michael Wise and Jon Kennedy
Interchange Official: Gavin Adams
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Jamie Frizzo, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Germaine Paulson, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. Josh Vaughan, 15. Quincy To’oto’o-ulugia, 16. Greg Byrnes 17. Chris Riesen
Unavailable: Luke Harlen (knee), Ty Williams (last minute call up for North Queensland Cowboys), Luke Millwood (broken jaw), Luke Harlen (knee)
Position Round 11 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
3 Northern Pride 11 7 0 4 277 210 +67 14

Round 12
Saturday 30 May 2009, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 26–14 Tweed Heads Seagulls
Tries:
Tom Humble 2
Hezron Murgha
Germaine Paulson
Adam Mills
Goals:
Chey Bird 3
Match Report
Video Highlights
Tries:
David Mead
Brad Davis
Kingi Akauola

Goals:
Brad Davis
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Nick Kalpakidis
Touch Judges: Michael Inman and Adam Puet
Interchange Official: Rob Dalziel
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Hezron Murgha, 3. Jamie Frizzo, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Germaine Paulson, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Alex Starmer, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. Brandon Boor, 15. Josh Vaughan, 16. Greg Byrnes, 17. Rodney Griffin
Unavailable: Luke Millwood (broken jaw), Luke Harlen (knee)
Notes: Only one North Queensland Cowboys player (Nick Slyney) was available for the Pride this week, due to State of Origin commitments, and the Pride team consisted of 16 local players
Position Round 12 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
3 Northern Pride 12 8 0 4 303 224 +79 16

Round 13
Friday 5 June 2009, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 22–8 Ipswich Jets
Tries:
Germaine Paulson
Rod Jensen
Tom Humble
Adam Mills
Goals:
Chey Bird 3
Match Report
Video Highlights
Tries:
Lorenzo Maafu
Adam Boettcher


Goals:
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Justin Davis
Touch Judges: Michael Inman and Rob Dalziel
Interchange Official: Mark Leigh
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Germaine Paulson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. Richie Marsters, 15. Josh Vaughan, 16. Adam Mills, 17. Alex Starmer
Unavailable: Jamie Frizzo (broken cheekbone), Luke Millwood (broken jaw), Luke Harlen (knee)
Notes: This was a long weekend and the QRL's played Friday night matches for the first time.
Position Round 13 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
3 Northern Pride 13 9 0 4 325 232 +93 18

Round 14
Saturday 20 June 2009, 2.00pm
Easts Tigers 42–12 Northern Pride
Tries:
Liam Campbell 2
Wade Liddell 2
Ryan Cullen
Isaac Kaufmann
Marcus Jensen
Goals:
Nathan Pill 7
Match Report
Video Highlights
Tries:
Hezron Murgha
Rod Jensen



Goals:
Chey Bird 2
Venue:
Langlands Park, Stones Corner, Brisbane
Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judges: Steve Kanowski and Peter Anderson
Interchange Official: Jason King
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Hezron Murgha, 3. Germaine Paulson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Gordon Rattler, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Alex Starmer, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. Brandon Boor, 15. Josh Vaughan, 16. Greg Byrnes, 17. Adam Mills
Unavailable: Luke Millwood (broken jaw), Luke Harlen (knee)
Position Round 14 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
3 Northern Pride 14 9 0 5 337 274 +63 18

Round 15
Saturday 27 June 2009, 2.00pm
Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles 30–18 Northern Pride
Tries:
Dennis Sandow
Shane Neumann
Mark Page
Jack Pearson
Trent Hodkinson
Goals:
Trent Hodkinson 5
Match Report
Video Highlights
Tries:
Rod Jensen
Greg Byrnes
Hezron Murgha


Goals:
Chey Bird 3
Venue:
Stockland Park, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Touch Judges: Rod Spain and Andrew Wareham
Interchange Official:Terry Pascoe
Video Referee: Tony Maksoud
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Drew Campbell, 3. Germaine Paulson, 4. Rod Jensen, 5. Josh Vaughan, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Quincy To’oto’o-ulugia, 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Greg Byrnes, 9. Callan Myles, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. Brandon Boor, 15. Noel Underwood, 16. Rod Griffin, 17. Chris Riesen
Unavailable: Chris Sheppard (hamstring), Luke Millwood (broken jaw), Luke Harlen (knee)
Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright
Position Round 15 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
3 Northern Pride 15 9 0 6 355 304 +51 18

Round 16
Saturday 11 July 2009, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 18–30 Burleigh Bears
Tries:
Jamie Frizzo 2
Jason Roos
Chris Riesen
Goals:
Chris Riesen
Match Report
Video Highlights
Tries:
Joel Rapana 3
Nick Parfitt 2

Goals:
Nick Parfitt 5
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Michael Inman
Touch Judges: Adam Puet and Rob Dalziel
Interchange Official: Daniel Caamano
Team: 1. Josh Vaughan, 2. Drew Campbell, 3. Germaine Paulson, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Brandon Boor, 6. Richie Marsters, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. James Tamou, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Manase Manuokafoa, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. Matthew Bartlett, 15. Chris Riesen, 16. Luke Harlen, 17. Noel Underwood
Unavailable: Rod Jensen, Mark Cantoni, Tom Humble – (representative duty), Chey Bird (ribs)
Notes: Rod Jensen, Mark Cantoni, Joel Riethmuller and Tom Humble were selected for the QRL XXXX Country Team on 4 July 2009, with Andrew Dunemann as coach.
The XXX Country team won 32–28 and Mark Cantoni was Man of the Match.
Rod Jensen, Mark Cantoni and Tom Humble were then selected for the QRL Queensland Residents Team
Position Round 16 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
3 Northern Pride 16 9 0 7 373 334 +39 18

Round 17
Sunday 18 July 2009, 2.00pm
Wynnum Manly Seagulls 24–38 Northern Pride
Tries:
John Peterson 2
Shaun Cotter
David Georgiou


Goals:
Matt Seamark 4
Match Report
Tries:
Tom Humble 2
Jamie Frizzo 2
Mark Cantoni
Nick Slyney
Chris Riesen
Goals:
Tom Humble 5
Venue:
BMD Kougari Oval, Wynnum
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Touch Judges: Ron Greentree and Peter Anderson
Interchange Official: Tony Graham
Team: 1. Germaine Paulson, 2. Josh Vaughan, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Luke Harlen, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. Matthew Bartlett, 15. Chris Riesen, 16. Greg Byrnes, 17. Brandon Boor
Unavailable: Chey Bird (ribs)
Notes: Rod Jensen, Mark Cantoni and Tom Humble were selected for the QRL Queensland Residents Team
Position Round 17 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
3 Northern Pride 17 10 0 7 411 358 +53 20

Round 18
Saturday 25 July 2009, 2.00pm
Redcliffe Dolphins 24–54 Northern Pride
Tries:
Liam Georgetown 3
Palmer Wapau




Goals:
Liam Georgetown 4
Match Report
Video Highlights
Tries:
Tom Humble 4
Germaine Paulson
Mark Cantoni
Luke Harlen
Matthew Bartlett
Chris Riesen
Goals:
Tom Humble 9
Venue:
Dolphin Oval, Redcliffe
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Attendance: Match Report
Referee: Justin Davis
Touch Judges: Steve Kanowski and Andrew Wareham
Interchange Official: Jason King
Video Referee: Tony Maksoud
Team: 1. Germaine Paulson, 2. Josh Vaughan, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Luke Harlen, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. Matthew Bartlett, 15. Chris Riesen, 16. Greg Byrnes, 17. Brandon Boor
Unavailable: Chey Bird (ribs)
Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.
Tom Humble scored 34 points in this game, which was a Pride record for most points in a single game. Humble also scored 4 tries, which equalled the Pride's record held by Brett Anderson of 4 tries against the Mackay Cutters in the Pride's first ever game, Round 1 on 15 March 2008.
Position Round 18 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
3 Northern Pride 18 11 0 7 465 382 +83 22

Round 19
Saturday 1 August 2009, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 22–18 Norths Devils
Tries:
Hezron Murgha 2
Rod Jensen
Tom Humble

Goals:
Tom Humble 3
Match Report
Video Highlights
Tries:
Joe Bond
Daniel Ogden
Brendon Gibb
Gideon Mzembe
Goals:
Asher Elemani
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Michael Inman
Touch Judges: Adam Puet and Rob Dalziel
Interchange Official: Daniel Caamano
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Germaine Paulson, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Luke Harlen 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. Matthew Bartlett, 15. Chris Riesen, 16. Noel Underwood, 17. Brandon Boor
Unavailable:
Position Round 19 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
3 Northern Pride 19 12 0 7 487 400 +87 24

Round 20
Sunday 9 August 2009, 3.00pm
Mackay Cutters 17–16 Northern Pride
Tries:
Daniel Flynn
Luke Srama
Anthony Perkins
Goals:
Craig Chapman 2
Field goals:
Craig Chapman
Match Report
Tries:
Tom Humble 2
Jamie Frizzo

Goals:
Tom Humble 2
Field goals:
-
Venue:
Mackay Junior Fields, Mackay
Referee: Justin Davis
Touch Judges: Clinton Begg and Chris Anderson
Interchange Official: Zane Wright
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Germaine Paulson, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Hezron Murgha, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Luke Harlen, 9. Travis Burns, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. Matthew Bartlett, 15. Chris Riesen, 16. Greg Byrnes, 17. Brandon Boor, 18. Jason Roos
Unavailable:
Notes: North Queensland Cowboys Travis Burns was a late addition to the team. He was sin-binned in the second half and then sent off.
Position Round 20 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
3 Northern Pride 20 12 0 8 503 417 +86 24

Round 21
Saturday 15 August 2009, 7.00pm
Northern Pride 32–10 Central Comets
Tries:
Chey Bird
Rod Jensen
Jamie Frizzo
Tom Humble
Travis Burns
Josh Vaughan
Goals:
Tom Humble 4
Match Report
Video Highlights
Tries:
Ian Webster
Mick Esdale




Goals:
Gerard Parle
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Michael Inman
Touch Judges: Adam Puet and Rob Dalziel
Interchange Official: Mark Leigh
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Germaine Paulson, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Luke Harlen, 9. Travis Burns, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. Josh Vaughan, 15. Alex Starmer, 16. Chris Riesen, 17. Rod Griffin
Unavailable: Jason Roos (ribs)
Notes: Joel Riethmuller was placed on report for a dangerous tackle, but was found not guilty by the judiciary
Position Round 21 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
2 Northern Pride 21 13 0 8 535 427 +108 26

Round 22
Friday 21 August 2009, 8.00pm
Northern Pride 29–18 Souths Logan Magpies
Tries:
Brandon Boor
Rod Jensen
Germaine Paulson
Josh Vaughan
Alex Starmer
Goals:
Tom Humble 4
Field goals:
Chris Sheppard
Match Report
Tries:
Andrew Edwards 2
Jack Reed



Goals:
Brett Kelly 3
Field goals:
-
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Touch Judges: Michael Inman and Adam Puet
Interchange Official: Rob Dalziel
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Brandon Boor, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Germaine Paulson, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13. Chris Riesen, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. James Tamou, 9.Joel Riethmuller, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. Josh Vaughan, 15. Alex Starmer, 16. Noel Underwood, 17. Rod Griffin
Unavailable: Luke Harlen (hand), Jason Roos (ribs)
Notes: Barlow Park had been booked for the CDRU Grand Final, and so the CDRU game was played at 3.00pm and the Pride game was played at 8.00pm
Position Round 22 – 2009 P W D L For Against Diff Points
2 Northern Pride 22 14 0 8 564 445 +119 28

Ladder

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

Finals Series

Finals Week 1 – Preliminary Final
Saturday 29 August 2009, 8.00pm
Northern Pride 44–16 Norths Devils
Tries:
Rod Jensen 3
Germaine Paulson
Nick Slyney
Luke Millwood
Chris Riesen
Rod Griffin
Goals:
Tom Humble 6
Match report
Tries:
Josefa Davui 2
M Gillett




Goals:
Asher Elemani 2
Venue:
Barlow Park, Cairns
Referee: Justin Davis
Touch Judges: Michael Inman and Adam Puet
Interchange Official: Rob Dalziel
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Josh Vaughan, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Germaine Paulson, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Alex Starmer, 9. Luke Millwood, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. Hezron Murgha, 15. Greg Byrnes, 16. Chris Riesen, 17. Rod Griffin
Unavailable: Jason Roos (ribs), Luke Harlen (hand)

Finals Week 2 – Semi-Finals
Saturday 5 September 2009
Northern Pride 22–10 Central Comets
Tries:
Chey Bird
Tom Humble
Nick Slyney
Rod Griffin
Goals:
Tom Humble 3
Match Report 1
Match Report 2
Tries:
Tom Hewitt
Guy Williams


Goals:
Nat Bowman
Venue:
BMD Kougari Oval, Wynnum
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Referee: Michael Wise
Touch Judges: Steve Kanowski and Andrew Wareham
Interchange Official: Jason King
Video Referee: Tony Maksoud
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Josh Vaughan, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Germaine Paulson, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 13.Joel Riethmuller, 12. Mark Cantoni, 11. Nick Slyney, 10. Alex Starmer, 9. Jason Roos, 8. Ben Laity
Interchange: 14. Luke Millwood, 15. Greg Byrnes, 16. Chris Riesen, 17. Rod Griffin
Unavailable: Luke Harlen (hand)
Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.
This match was supposed to be a Pride home game, but it was moved to a neutral venue as the ABC could not provide an outside broadcast unit – Report

Finals Week 3 – Grand Final
Saturday 12 September 2009, 2.00pm
Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles 32–18 Northern Pride
Tries:
Shane Neumann 3
Trent Hodkinson
Tony Williams
Michael Chapman
Ryan Walker
Goals:
Trent Hodkinson 2
Match Report
Video Highlights
Tries:
Rod Jensen
Tom Humble
Jamie Frizzo


Goals:
Tom Humble 3
Venue:
Stockland Park, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast
Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV
Referee: Clayton Sharpe
Touch Judges: David Shaw and Steve Kanowski
Interchange Officials: Jason King and Tony Graham
Video Referee: Tony Maksoud
Team: 1. Chey Bird, 2. Josh Vaughan, 3. Rod Jensen, 4. Jamie Frizzo, 5. Germaine Paulson, 6. Tom Humble, 7. Chris Sheppard (c), 8. Ben Laity, 9. Jason Roos, 10. Alex Starmer, 11. Nick Slyney, 12. Mark Cantoni, 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Luke Millwood, 15. Greg Byrnes, 16. Chris Riesen, 17. Rod Griffin
Unavailable: Luke Harlen (hand)
Notes: Broadcast live on ABC 1 TV with ABC Sport's Gerry Collins, Warren Boland and David Wright.

2009 Northern Pride players

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

North Queensland Cowboys who played for the Northern Pride in 2009

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

2009 Televised Games

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