Sport
4 July, 2025
Northern Pride does city proud with two great victories
BARLOW Park erupted on Saturday as both Northern Pride squads claimed hard-fought victories in front of the club’s biggest home crowd of the season.
In a thrilling double-header, the HPC Pride men stunned competition leaders Townsville Blackhawks 28-14 to secure the Kenfrost Homes Cup for the third consecutive year, while the BMD Pride women marked their first-ever home game with a 20-14 win over the Wynnum Manly Seagulls.
Nearly 2000 fans turned out to watch the milestone moment, made possible by a major ticket giveaway by Kenfrost Homes.
Pride chief executive Garreth Smith said “the atmosphere was electric and it’s a credit to the passion this region has for its footy.”
The Pride men showed their trademark grit to outclass the Blackhawks, while the women delivered a composed and determined performance to notch their first win of the BMD Premiership season.
Ringers Western player of the match honours went to Seamus King-Smith (HPC) and Sian Williams (BMD).
Mr Smith said the results were a testament to the players’ and coaches’ hard work.
“Back-to-back victories at home are no easy feat and it speaks volumes about the hard work being put in by our players and coaching staff. Saturday’s performance showed we’re heading in the right direction,” he said.
The HPC squad will enjoy a well-earned bye, while the BMD team gears up for its first televised clash, taking on the Ipswich Jets this Sunday, July 6, at 12.05pm.
Both teams return to Barlow Park on Saturday, July 12, for the Indigenous Round Skytrans Cup.
The day will feature the GNB Energy Cup clash between HPC Pride and the Dolphins, followed by the BMD Pride taking on the Burleigh Bears.
