There is always something special about local derbies, and the Townsville Blackhawks versus Northern Pride Round 4 Intrust Super Cup game did not disappoint.
Both feeder teams for the North Queensland Cowboys, both looking to bounce back after previous round losses.
From the outset there was a sense of anticipation from the local crowd as they looked towards some exciting matchups between the two teams.
Kyle Laybutt versus Jake Clifford in the halves, and the strong and impressive young Cowboys allocated forwards Tom Gilbert, Griffin Neame and Riley Price for the Blackhawks, and Peter Hola, Heilum Luki and Ieremia Nanai for the Pride.
In a game that had everything, the Pride sealed the win 30-26 when Bernard Lewis scored in the 78th minute, following a wonderful long cut out pass from halfback Tom Steadman.
