2013 Mackay Cutters season

June 2020 June 2020 2013 maroon white Queensland Cup 2nd 14 2 6 577 483 Premiers Glenn Ottaway Coach Kim Williams Jardine BobongieJoel Clinton Virgin Australia Stadium Bureta Faraimo (17) Liam Taylor (63) Liam Taylor (170) 2012 2014 The 2013 Mackay Cutters season was the sixth in the club's history. Coached by Kim Williams and captained by Jardine Bobongie and Joel Clinton, they competed in the QRL's Intrust Super Cup.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-29/4488418 Cutters name Bobongie, Clinton co-captains January 29, 2013 www.abc.net.au The club enjoyed their most successful season, finishing the regular season in second place and defeating the Easts Tigers 27–20 in the Grand Final to win their first premiership.https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/cutters-make-history-with-grand-final-win/2035142/ Cutters make history with grand final win Daily Mercury Season summary After the departure of head coach Anthony Seibold at the end of 2012, the Cutters hired former Melbourne Storm SG Ball Cup coach Kim Williams as his replacement.https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/kims-the-man-williams-cutters/1476933/ Praise for signing Kim Williams Daily Mercury The club's biggest off-season recruit was former Australian international and NRL premiership winning-prop Joel Clinton, who was returning to Australia after three seasons with Hull Kingston Rovers.https://www.dalbyherald.com.au/news/cutters-shaping-roster/1576227/ Cutters shaping roster Dalby Herald He was named co-captain of the club, alongside veteran Jardine Bobongie. On 28 April 2013, just hours after a 22–22 draw with the Tweed Heads Seagulls, North Queensland Cowboys contracted hooker Alex Elisala was found unconscious and not breathing after jumping from a hotel balcony. He died in hospital the following day.29 April 2013 Young Cowboy dies in hospital http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-29/young-cowboy-passes-away/4657876 ABC 11 April 2017 In honour of Elisala, the Cutters retired his number 14 jersey for the rest of the season.https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/pain-of-losing-a-top-mate-alex-elisala/2035154/ Friends talk about the loss of good mate, Alex Elisala Andrea Davy Daily Mercury Despite the tragedy, the Cutters pushed forward and finished the season in second on the ladder, their highest ever finish (as of the 2019 season).https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-26/cutters-secure-home-semi-final/4912244 Cutters secure home semi-final August 26, 2013 www.abc.net.au In Week 1 of the finals, they suffered a 18–31 loss to the Easts Tigers before bouncing back to defeat the Ipswich Jets and Northern Pride to qualify for their first Grand Final and set up a rematch with the Tigers.https://www.northweststar.com.au/story/1794080/cutters-to-meet-tigers-in-state-final/ Cutters to meet Tigers in state final Robert Burgin September 23, 2013 The North West Star On 28 September 2013, the Cutters defeated Easts 27–20 in the Grand Final at North Ipswich Reserve to claim their maiden Queensland Cup premiership. Prop Tyson Andrews was named the club's Player of the Year, while Cowboys contracted players, Sam Hoare and Curtis Rona, were selected for the Queensland Residents side.https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2013/07/11/xxxx-queensland-residents-team/ XXXX Queensland Residents team July 11, 2013 Queensland Rugby League Squad List 2013 squad Mackay Cutters maroon white #3399FF black 23 January 2020 PR Tyson Andrews LK Jardine Bobongie y SR Jack Clark PR Joel Clinton y CE Michael Comerford PR Matt Constantinou PR Jake Cooley PR Zac Dalton PR Karl Davies FE Delane Edwards CE Aaron Fairweather WG Bureta Faraimo SR Daniel Faumuina CE Andrew Gay SR Chris Gesch CE Michael Koko CE Sam Miles FB David Milne HB Matt Minto SR Grant Moore FE Dan Murphy SR Kelvin Nielsen HK Dave Petersen SR Jason Schirnack FB Liam Taylor SR Jake Thompson CE Chris Ulugia PR Pulou Vaituutuu CE Dean Webster CE Lee Williams CE Luke Young Kim Williams The following players contracted to the North Queensland Cowboys played for the Cutters in 2013: Alex Elisala, Kalifa Faifai Loa, Clint Greenshields, Chris Grevsmuhl, Sam Hoare, Rory Kostjasyn, Tyson Martin, Anthony Mitchell, Michael Morgan, Curtis Rona, Zac Santo, Tariq Sims and Jason Taumalolo. Squad movement Gains Player Signed from Until end of Notes Joel Clinton Hull Kingston 16 Hull Kingston Rovers 2013https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/mackay/sport/cutters-shaping-roster/news-story/c534800292de3dedfca5293b4f42d31b Cutters shaping roster 19 March 2023 The Courier Mail 10 October 2012 Matt Constantinou Melbourne 16 Melbourne Storm 2013https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/clubs-get-boost/1737382/ Cutters recruit Matt Constantinou boosts Tigers' ranks Sunshine Coast Daily Jake Cooley 16px Nelson Bays RU 2013 Karl Davies Melbourne 16 Melbourne Storm 2013 Delane Edwards Easts 16 Fremantle Roosters 2013https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/cyclone-premiership-a-season-to-remember/1652447/ Cyclone, premiership a season to remember Daily Mercury Michael Koko Melbourne 16 Melbourne Storm 2013https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/michael-koko-mackay-cutters-line-up/1644173/ Kiwi Koko keen to be a Cutter Daily Mercury Sam Miles Ireland 16 Emerald Tigers 2013 Dan Murphy Easts 16 Warwick Cowboys 2013https://www.qt.com.au/news/mackay-cutters-pre-season-kicks-off/1613806/ Cutters begin pre-season training Queensland Times Jason Netherton Hull Kingston 16 Hull Kingston Rovers 2013https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/super-signing-set-to-play/1764157/ Super signing set to play Daily Mercury Dave Petersen Hull Kingston 16 Hull Kingston Rovers 2013 Chris Ulugia Parramatta 16 Parramatta Eels (mid-season) 2013https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/ulugia-feels-the-blues-after-loss-debutant-ulugia-/1950868/ Debutant Ulugia hoping to cement spot with the Cutters Daily Mercury Pulou Vaituutuu Wellington 16 Mounties RLFC 2013 Losses Player Signed To Until end of Notes Rohan Ahern Released – Lewis Balcomb Retired –https://www.northernstar.com.au/news/cutters-english-players-new-season-game-training/1606384/ English players will build up the Cutters pack Northern Star Neil Budworth Retired –https://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/cutters-english-players-new-season-game-training/1606384/ English players will build up the Cutters pack Morning Bulletin Trevor Exton Released – Luke Fatnowna Retired – Damon Koolstra Balmain 16 Easts Tigers 2013 Jason Netherton Hull Kingston 16 Hull KR (mid-season) 2013 Grant Rovelli Hemel Stags 16 Souths Sharks Mackay 2013https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/rovelli-inspires-souths-to-title/2013735/ Rovelli inspires Souths to title Daily Mercury Michael Thomas Balmain 16 Easts Tigers 2013 Andrew Ward Released – Fixtures Regular season Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals Saturday, 16 MarchRound 1Northern Pride 16 Northern PrideBarlow Park 12 – 44 Bobongie, MilneTaylor (2)Saturday, 23 MarchRound 2Central Comets 16 CQ CaprasVirgin Australia Stadium 38 – 12 Greenshields (2), Rona (2), Elisala, Faraimo, MilneFaifai Loa (5) Sunday, 31 MarchRound 3Wynnum 16 Wynnum Manly SeagullsBMD Kougari Oval 10 – 36 Faraimo, Taylor Taylor (1) Saturday, 6 AprilRound 4Balmain 16 Easts TigersVirgin Australia Stadium 14 – 6 Morgan (2), Milne Taylor (1)Sunday, 14 AprilRound 5Redcliffe 16 Redcliffe DolphinsDolphin Oval 34 – 18Comerford, Faifai Loa, Faraimo, Hoare, Rona Taylor (5)Saturday, 20 AprilRound 6Norths Devils 16 Norths DevilsVirgin Australia Stadium 34 – 16 Faraimo (2), Milne, Rona, WebsterTaylor (5) Saturday, 27 AprilRound 7Tweeds 16 Tweed Heads SeagullsVirgin Australia Stadium 22 – 22Andrews, Elisala, Milne, Rona Taylor (3)Round 8ByeSaturday, 11 MayRound 9Wynnum 16 Wynnum Manly SeagullsVirgin Australia Stadium 20 – 12 Faifai Loa (2), Andrews, HoareTaylor (2) Sunday, 19 MayRound 10Souths Logan Magpies 16 Souths Logan MagpiesDavies Park 22 – 23Taumalolo (3), Gesch, Rona Taylor (1)Sunday, 26 MayRound 11Burleigh 16 Burleigh BearsPizzey Park 42 – 24 Rona (2), Greenshields, Faifai Loa, Faraimo, Martin, Taylor, Webster Taylor (5)Sunday, 1 JuneRound 12Ipswich 16 Ipswich JetsVirgin Australia Stadium 16 – 28 Rona (2), Milne Taylor (2)Saturday, 8 JuneRound 13Redcliffe 16 Redcliffe DolphinsVirgin Australia Stadium 26 – 20 Grevsmuhl, Kostjasyn, Milne, Rona Minto (5)Round 14ByeSaturday, 23 JuneRound 15Balmain 16 Easts TigersLanglands Park 16 – 40 Milne, Rona, Taumalolo Taylor (2)Saturday, 29 JuneRound 16Ipswich 16 Ipswich JetsNorth Ipswich Reserve 20 – 18 Faifai Loa, Gesch, Minto, Taylor Taylor (2)Saturday, 6 JulyRound 17Northern Pride 16 Northern PrideVirgin Australia Stadium 26 – 16 Faraimo, Hoare, Mitchell, Morgan, Taylor Taylor (2), Faifai Loa (1)Saturday, 20 JulyRound 18Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles 16 Sunshine Coast Sea EaglesMoranbah 38 – 18 Faraimo (2), Minto (2), Bobongie, Milne, Taylor Taylor (5)Saturday, 27 JulyRound 19Burleigh 16 Burleigh BearsVirgin Australia Stadium 26 – 26 Bobongie, Milne, Taylor, Taumalolo, Ulugia Taylor (3)Saturday, 3 AugustRound 20Norths Devils 16 Norths DevilsGreen Energy Sports Park 38 – 24 Milne (3), Faraimo, Martin, Mitchell, Webster Minto (5)Saturday, 10 AugustRound 21Souths Logan Magpies 16 Souths Logan MagpiesVirgin Australia Stadium 12 – 22 Mitchell, Morgan Taylor (2)Saturday, 17 AugustRound 22Central Comets 16 CQ CaprasBrowne Park 34 – 28 Faifai Loa, Faraimo, Gesch, Minto, Morgan, Taylor Taylor (5)Sunday, 25 AugustRound 23Tweeds 16 Tweed Heads SeagullsPiggabeen Sports Complex 41 – 24 Gesch, Minto, Mitchell, Morgan, Taumalolo, Taylor Taylor (6), Bobongie (1), Minto (1, 1 FG)Saturday, 31 AugustRound 24Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles 16 Sunshine Coast Sea EaglesVirgin Australia Stadium 36 – 6 Andrews, Faifai Loa, Faraimo, Milne, Morgan, Murphy, Taumalolo Minto (4) Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #cfecec Bye 1px solid #AAAAAA Finals Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals Sunday, 8 SeptemberElimination FinalBalmain 16 Easts TigersVirgin Australia Stadium 18 – 31 Koko (2), Hoare Taylor (3)Saturday, 14 SeptemberSemi FinalIpswich 16 Ipswich JetsVirgin Australia Stadium 27 – 16 Faraimo (2), Faifai Loa, Taylor Taylor (3), Minto (2, 1 FG)Sunday, 22 SeptemberPreliminary FinalNorthern Pride 16 Northern PrideLanglands Park 20 – 16 Faifai Loa, Faraimo, Taumalolo, Taylor Taylor (2)Sunday, 29 SeptemberGrand FinalBalmain 16 Easts TigersNorth Ipswich Reserve 27 – 20 Faraimo (2), Milne, Mitchell, Morgan Milne (1), Minto (1, 1 FG), Taylor (1) Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #cfecec Bye 1px solid #AAAAAA Mackay Cutters' Grand Final winning side: 1 Liam Taylor, 2 Bureta Faraimo, 15 Michael Morgan, 4 Kalifa Faifai Loa, 5 David Milne, 6 Dan Murphy, 7 Matt Minto, 8 Tyson Andrews, 9 Anthony Mitchell, 10 Sam Hoare, 17 Jason Taumalolo, 12 Chris Gesch, 13 Jardine Bobongie (c). Interchange: 11 Dean Webster, 16 Karl Davies, 18 Kelvin Nielsen, 20 Jason Schirnack. Coach: Kim Williams.https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2013/09/24/grand-final-teams-intrust-super-cup--fogs/ Grand Final teams: Intrust Super Cup & FOGS September 24, 2013 Queensland Rugby League Statistics *Denotes player contracted to the North Queensland Cowboys for the 2013 season NameTGFGPtsTyson Andrews3--12Jardine Bobongie31-14Michael Comerford1--4Alex Elisala2--8Kalifa Faifai Loa96-48Bureta Faraimo17--68Chris Gesch4--16Clint Greenshields3--12Chris Grevsmuhl1--4Sam Hoare Sam Hoare (rugby league, born 1991)4--16Michael Koko2--8Rory Kostjasyn1--4Tyson Martin2--8David Milne David Milne (rugby league)161-66Matt Minto518359Anthony Mitchell Anthony Mitchell (rugby league)5--20Michael Morgan Michael Morgan (rugby league, born 1991)8--32Dan Murphy1--4Curtis Rona12--48Jason Taumalolo8--32Liam Taylor1163-170Chris Ulugia1--4Dean Webster3--12 Totals 122 89 3 669 Honours Club Player of the Year: Tyson Andrews Players' Player: Bureta Faraimo Sponsor's Player of the Year: Jardine Bobongie Rookie of the Year: Karl Davies Club Person of the Year: Chris Fraser References Mackay Cutters Mackay Cutters Category:Mackay Cutters