2017 Townsville Blackhawks season

The 2017 Townsville Blackhawks season was the third in the club's history. Coached by Kristian Woolf and captained by Daniel Beasley, they competed in the Intrust Super Cup and finished 6th, being eliminated in the first week of the finals.

2017 Townsville Blackhawks season
Queensland Cup Rank6th
Play-off resultLost Elimination Final
2017 recordWins: 12; Draws: 2; Losses: 9
Points scoredFor: 573; Against: 473
Team information
CEOJustin Wilkins
CoachKristian Woolf
Captain
  • Daniel Beasley
StadiumJack Manski Oval
Top scorers
TriesJonathon Reuben (28)
GoalsCarlin Anderson (70)
PointsCarlin Anderson (220)
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Season summary

Milestones

  • Round 1: Carlin Anderson, Paul Byrnes, Ty Carucci, Shaun Fensom, Lee Jewitt, Blake Leary, Sione Lousi, Kierran Moseley, Temone Power and Oshae Tuiasau made their debuts for the club.
  • Round 1: Carlin Anderson and Ty Carucci scored their first tries for the club.
  • Round 2: Anthony Mitchell played his 50th game for the club.
  • Round 2: Josh Hall made his debut for the club.
  • Round 2: Josh Hall scored his first try for the club.
  • Round 3: Ross Bella made his debut for the club.
  • Round 3: Blake Leary and Kierran Moseley scored their first tries for the club.
  • Round 4: Jordan Kenworthy made his debut for the club.
  • Round 6: Temone Power and Jordan Kenworthy scored their first tries for the club.
  • Round 7: Oshae Tuiasau scored his first try for the club.
  • Round 10: Michael Parker-Walshe played his 50 game for the club.
  • Round 12: The club suffered their biggest ever loss (to PNG Hunters 42-4).
  • Round 13: Corey Jensen played his 50th game for the club.
  • Round 14: Halvor Harris and Tremayne Bowie made their debuts for the club.
  • Round 16: Jordan Drew made his debut for the club.
  • Round 16: Jordan Drew scored his first try for the club.
  • Round 16: Jonathon Reuben scored his 50th try for the club.
  • Round 19: Francis Molo made his debut for the club.
  • Round 21: Paul Byrnes scored his first try for the club.
  • Round 25: Jonathon Reuben played his 50th game for the club.

2017 squad

Townsville Blackhawks
First team squad Coaching staff
  • Andrew Niemoeller - LK, SR
  • Samsen O'Neill - CE, WG
  • Michael Parker-Walshe - HB, FE
  • Temone Power - SR, CE
  • Kieran Quabba - LK
  • Jonathon Reuben - WG
  • Oshae Tuiasau - PR
  • Tahanui Tutavake - SR, LK

Head coach

  • Kristian Woolf

Assistant coaches

  • Todd Wilson
  • Dave Elliott

Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)

Updated: 8 June 2017
Source(s): Blackhawks

Squad movement

Gains

Player Signed From Until End of Notes
Carlin Anderson Brisbane Broncos
2017
[1]
Ross Bella North Queensland Cowboys
2017
[2]
Tremayne Bowie Townsville Brothers (mid-season)
2017
Paul Byrnes Brisbane Broncos
2017
[3]
Ty Carucci North Queensland Cowboys
2017
[2]
Jordan Drew Cronulla Sharks (mid-season)
2017
[4]
Josh Hall Penrith Panthers
2017
[5]
Halvor Harris Centrals ASA
2017
[6]
Lee Jewitt Castleford Tigers
2017
[7]
Matt Laumea Tully Tigers
2017
[6]
Blake Leary Manly Sea Eagles
2017
[8]
Jordan Kenworthy North Queensland Cowboys
2017
[2]
Sione Lousi Warriors
2017
[9]
Cade Maloney Townsville Brothers
2017
[6]
Francis Molo Norths Devils (mid-season)
2017
Kierran Moseley Gold Coast Titans
2017
Oshae Tuiasau Gold Coast Titans
2017
Tahanui Tutavake North Queensland Cowboys
2017
[2]

Losses

Player Signed To Until End of Notes
Matthew BowenRetired
-
[10]
Conor Carey Easts Tigers
2017
[11]
Glenn HallRetired
-
[10]
Delouise Hoeter Norths Devils
2017
Corey Jensen North Queensland Cowboys
2017
[12]
Lee Jewitt Hull Kingston Rovers (mid-season)
2018
[13]
Lona Kaifoto Mackay Cutters
2017
[14]
Lorenzo Ma'afu Burleigh Bears
2017
[15]
Lenny Magey Souths Logan Magpies
2017
[16]
Rhyse Martin Canterbury Bulldogs
2017
[17]
Willie Minoga PNG Hunters
2017
[18]
Nathan NorfordYear off
-
[10]
Mosese Pangai Brisbane Broncos
2017
[19]
Brenden Santi Sydney Roosters
2017
[20]
Noel UnderwoodRetired
-
[10]

Fixtures

Pre-season

Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals
Saturday, 11 FebruaryTrial 1 Northern PrideBarlow Park6 10--
Friday, 17 FebruaryTrial 2 North Queensland CowboysJack Manski Oval8 44--
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw

Regular season

Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals
Sunday, 5 MarchRound 1 Norths DevilsBishop Park18 16Carucci (2), Anderson, MitchellJensen (1)
Sunday, 12 MarchRound 2 Ipswich JetsNorth Ipswich Reserve39 22Hall (2), Anderson, Beasley, Carucci, Parker-Walshe, ReubenAnderson (5)
Saturday, 18 MarchRound 3 Mackay CuttersJack Manski Oval60 12Anderson (2), Leary (2), Reuben (2), Jensen, Moseley, Niemoeller, O'NeillAnderson (10)
Saturday, 25 MarchRound 4 Redcliffe DolphinsDolphin Oval6 18Parker-WalsheAnderson (1)
Saturday, 1 AprilRound 5 Easts TigersJack Manski Oval22 35Reuben (3), CarucciAnderson (3)
Saturday, 8 AprilRound 6 Northern PrideBarlow Park28 18Kenworthy, O'Neill, Parker-Walshe, Power, ReubenAnderson (4)
Saturday, 15 AprilRound 7 Burleigh BearsJack Manski Oval18 20Anderson, Reuben, TuiasauAnderson (3)
Sunday, 23 AprilRound 8 Tweed Heads SeagullsJack Manski Oval48 18Anderson (2), O'Neill (2), Carucci, Kenworthy, Laybutt, Power, ReubenAnderson (6)
Saturday, 29 AprilRound 9 Wynnum Manly SeagullsKougari Oval22 16Reuben (2), Anderson, Carucci, O'NeillAnderson (1)
Saturday, 13 MayRound 10 Souths Logan MagpiesJack Manski Oval6 22ReubenAnderson (1)
Sunday, 21 MayRound 11 CQ CaprasJack Manski Oval26 26Reuben (4), KenworthyAnderson (3)
Sunday, 28 MayRound 12 PNG HuntersNational Football Stadium4 42Anderson
Sunday, 4 JuneRound 13 Redcliffe DolphinsJack Manski Oval26 16Anderson (2), Jensen, Laybutt, ReubenAnderson (3)
Friday, 9 JuneRound 14 Mackay CuttersBB Print Stadium20 20Bella, Reuben, TuiasauAnderson (4)
Saturday, 17 JuneRound 15 Sunshine Coast FalconsJack Manski Oval36 14Anderosn (2), O'Neill (2), Carucci, Power, ReubenAnderson (4)
Sunday, 25 JuneRound 16 Tweed Heads SeagullsPiggabeen Sports Complex50 8Reuben (4), Drew (2), Anderson, Carucci, Crampton, LearyAnderson (5)
Sunday, 2 JulyRound 17 Norths DevilsJack Manski Oval12 6Anderson (2)Anderson (2)
Round 18Bye
Saturday, 15 JulyRound 19 Northern PrideJack Manski Oval32 10Anderson, Drew, Kenworthy, Laybutt, Moseley, PowerAnderson (4)
Saturday, 22 JulyRound 20 Ipswich JetsEric Lenton Memorial Recreation Ground20 22Drew, Leary, Lousi, ReubenAnderson (2)
Saturday, 29 JulyRound 21 Burleigh BearsPizzey Park22 28Leary (2), Byrnes, MitchellAnderson (3)
Saturday, 5 AugustRound 22 CQ CaprasBrowne Park26 14Anderson (2), Beasley, Drew, LearyAnderson (3)
Saturday, 12 AugustRound 23 PNG HuntersJack Manski Oval16 24Anderson, Byrnes, ReubenAnderson (2)
Round 24Bye
Saturday, 26 AugustRound 25 Sunshine Coast FalconsSunshine Coast Stadium16 42Parker-Walshe, Reuben, TuiasauAnderson (1), Laybutt (1)
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw   Bye

Finals

Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals
Sunday, 3 SeptemberElimination Final Easts TigersSuzuki Stadiun16 20Reuben (2), ByrnesLaybutt (2)
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw   Bye

Statistics

* Denotes player contracted to the North Queensland Cowboys for the 2017 season
NameAppTGFGPts
Carlin Anderson232070-220
Daniel Beasley162--8
Ross Bella71--4
Tremayne Bowie1----
Paul Byrnes63--12
Ty Carucci208--32
Davin Crampton131--4
Jordan Drew95--20
Shaun Fensom*2----
Sam Foster10----
Josh Hall12--8
Halvor Harris1----
Sam Hoare*15----
Corey Jensen*921-10
Lee Jewitt4----
Jordan Kenworthy214--16
Kyle Laybutt*1532-16
Blake Leary*2171-30
Sione Lousi171--4
Anthony Mitchell242--8
Francis Molo7----
Kierran Moseley242--8
David Munro5----
Andrew Niemoeller241--4
Samsen O'Neill137--28
Michael Parker-Walshe214-117
Temone Power174--16
Kierran Quabba17----
Jonathon Reuben2328--112
Oshae Tuiasau223--12
Totals110741589

Honours

Club

  • Player of the Year: Blake Leary
  • Players' Player: Anthony Mitchell
  • Back of the Year: Jonathon Reuben
  • Forward of the Year: Blake Leary
  • Under 20 Player of the Year: Brenn Foster
  • Under 18 Player of the Year: Enemarki Shibasaki

League

  • Top Point Scorer: Carlin Anderson
  • Top Try Scorer: Jonathon Reuben
  • Winger of the Year: Jonathon Reuben[21]
  • Second Rower of the Year: Blake Leary
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