2017 Townsville Blackhawks season

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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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.

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 Bowen Retired
-
[10]
Conor Carey Easts Tigers
2017
[11]
Glenn Hall Retired
-
[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 Norford Year off
-
[10]
Mosese Pangai Brisbane Broncos
2017
[19]
Brenden Santi Sydney Roosters
2017
[20]
Noel Underwood Retired
-
[10]

Fixtures

Pre-season

Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals
Saturday, 11 February Trial 1 Northern Pride Barlow Park 6 – 10 - -
Friday, 17 February Trial 2 North Queensland Cowboys Jack Manski Oval 8 – 44 - -
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw

Regular season

Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals
Sunday, 5 March Round 1 Norths Devils Bishop Park 18 – 16 Carucci (2), Anderson, Mitchell Jensen (1)
Sunday, 12 March Round 2 Ipswich Jets North Ipswich Reserve 39 – 22 Hall (2), Anderson, Beasley, Carucci, Parker-Walshe, Reuben Anderson (5)
Saturday, 18 March Round 3 Mackay Cutters Jack Manski Oval 60 – 12 Anderson (2), Leary (2), Reuben (2), Jensen, Moseley, Niemoeller, O'Neill Anderson (10)
Saturday, 25 March Round 4 Redcliffe Dolphins Dolphin Oval 6 – 18 Parker-Walshe Anderson (1)
Saturday, 1 April Round 5 Easts Tigers Jack Manski Oval 22 – 35 Reuben (3), Carucci Anderson (3)
Saturday, 8 April Round 6 Northern Pride Barlow Park 28 – 18 Kenworthy, O'Neill, Parker-Walshe, Power, Reuben Anderson (4)
Saturday, 15 April Round 7 Burleigh Bears Jack Manski Oval 18 – 20 Anderson, Reuben, Tuiasau Anderson (3)
Sunday, 23 April Round 8 Tweed Heads Seagulls Jack Manski Oval 48 – 18 Anderson (2), O'Neill (2), Carucci, Kenworthy, Laybutt, Power, Reuben Anderson (6)
Saturday, 29 April Round 9 Wynnum Manly Seagulls Kougari Oval 22 – 16 Reuben (2), Anderson, Carucci, O'Neill Anderson (1)
Saturday, 13 May Round 10 Souths Logan Magpies Jack Manski Oval 6 – 22 Reuben Anderson (1)
Sunday, 21 May Round 11 CQ Capras Jack Manski Oval 26 – 26 Reuben (4), Kenworthy Anderson (3)
Sunday, 28 May Round 12 PNG Hunters National Football Stadium 4 – 42 Anderson
Sunday, 4 June Round 13 Redcliffe Dolphins Jack Manski Oval 26 – 16 Anderson (2), Jensen, Laybutt, Reuben Anderson (3)
Friday, 9 June Round 14 Mackay Cutters BB Print Stadium 20 – 20 Bella, Reuben, Tuiasau Anderson (4)
Saturday, 17 June Round 15 Sunshine Coast Falcons Jack Manski Oval 36 – 14 Anderson (2), O'Neill (2), Carucci, Power, Reuben Anderson (4)
Sunday, 25 June Round 16 Tweed Heads Seagulls Piggabeen Sports Complex 50 – 8 Reuben (4), Drew (2), Anderson, Carucci, Crampton, Leary Anderson (5)
Sunday, 2 July Round 17 Norths Devils Jack Manski Oval 12 – 6 Anderson (2) Anderson (2)
Round 18 Bye
Saturday, 15 July Round 19 Northern Pride Jack Manski Oval 32 – 10 Anderson, Drew, Kenworthy, Laybutt, Moseley, Power Anderson (4)
Saturday, 22 July Round 20 Ipswich Jets Eric Lenton Memorial Recreation Ground 20 – 22 Drew, Leary, Lousi, Reuben Anderson (2)
Saturday, 29 July Round 21 Burleigh Bears Pizzey Park 22 – 28 Leary (2), Byrnes, Mitchell Anderson (3)
Saturday, 5 August Round 22 CQ Capras Browne Park 26 – 14 Anderson (2), Beasley, Drew, Leary Anderson (3)
Saturday, 12 August Round 23 PNG Hunters Jack Manski Oval 16 – 24 Anderson, Byrnes, Reuben Anderson (2)
Round 24 Bye
Saturday, 26 August Round 25 Sunshine Coast Falcons Sunshine Coast Stadium 16 – 42 Parker-Walshe, Reuben, Tuiasau Anderson (1), Laybutt (1)
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw   Bye

Finals

Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals
Sunday, 3 September Elimination Final Easts Tigers Suzuki Stadiun 16 – 20 Reuben (2), Byrnes Laybutt (2)
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw   Bye

Statistics

* Denotes player contracted to the North Queensland Cowboys for the 2017 season
Name App T G FG Pts
Carlin Anderson 23 20 70 - 220
Daniel Beasley 16 2 - - 8
Ross Bella 7 1 - - 4
Tremayne Bowie 1 - - - -
Paul Byrnes 6 3 - - 12
Ty Carucci 20 8 - - 32
Davin Crampton 13 1 - - 4
Jordan Drew 9 5 - - 20
Shaun Fensom* 2 - - - -
Sam Foster 10 - - - -
Josh Hall 1 2 - - 8
Halvor Harris 1 - - - -
Sam Hoare* 15 - - - -
Corey Jensen* 9 2 1 - 10
Lee Jewitt 4 - - - -
Jordan Kenworthy 21 4 - - 16
Kyle Laybutt* 15 3 2 - 16
Blake Leary* 21 7 1 - 30
Sione Lousi 17 1 - - 4
Anthony Mitchell 24 2 - - 8
Francis Molo 7 - - - -
Kierran Moseley 24 2 - - 8
David Munro 5 - - - -
Andrew Niemoeller 24 1 - - 4
Samsen O'Neill 13 7 - - 28
Michael Parker-Walshe 21 4 - 1 17
Temone Power 17 4 - - 16
Kierran Quabba 17 - - - -
Jonathon Reuben 23 28 - - 112
Oshae Tuiasau 22 3 - - 12
Totals 110 74 1 589

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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