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==Season summary== |
==Season summary== |
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Looking to return to the finals after missing out in 2014, the Cutters recruited former [[NRL]] and [[Super League]] forward [[Steve Rapira]], who had previously played for the club in 2009 while contracted to the [[North Queensland Cowboys]], [[Samoa national rugby league team|Samoan]] international [[Michael Sio]] and former [[Brisbane Broncos]] NRL squad member [[Cameron Cullen]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/cutters-boosted-2015/2466931/ |title=Cutters boosted for 2015 |publisher=Chronicle |date=2014-11-27 |accessdate=2020-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214052802/https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/cutters-boosted-2015/2466931/ |archive-date=2020-02-14 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
Looking to return to the finals after missing out in 2014, the Cutters recruited former [[NRL]] and [[Super League]] forward [[Steve Rapira]], who had previously played for the club in 2009 while contracted to the [[North Queensland Cowboys]], [[Samoa national rugby league team|Samoan]] international [[Michael Sio]] and former [[Brisbane Broncos]] NRL squad member [[Cameron Cullen]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/cutters-boosted-2015/2466931/ |title=Cutters boosted for 2015 |publisher=Chronicle |date=2014-11-27 |accessdate=2020-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214052802/https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/cutters-boosted-2015/2466931/ |archive-date=2020-02-14 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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The season started strongly for the club, as they went on a five-game winning streak, winning five of their first seven games. The period between their two byes was poor for the side, winning just four of their nine games. On 10 June, it was announced that Kim Williams would be leaving the club at the end of the season to coach the [[Central Queensland Capras]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/mackay-cutters-coach-kim-williams-will-leave-capra/2667418/ |title=Rockhampton takes our winning coach Kim Williams |publisher=Daily Mercury |date=2015-06-10 |accessdate=2020-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214052805/https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/mackay-cutters-coach-kim-williams-will-leave-capra/2667418/ |archive-date=2020-02-14 |url-status=live }}</ref> Seven days later, key off-season recruit Michel Sio left the club, signing with [[Super League]] side, [[Wakefield Trinity]].<ref>{{cite web |author= Aaron Bower |url=https://www.totalrl.com/wakefield-set-to-swoop-for-michael-sio/ |title=Wakefield set to swoop for Michael Sio – Total Rugby League – TotalRL.com | League Express | Rugby League World |publisher=Totalrl.com |date=2015-06-17 |accessdate=2020-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214052805/https://www.totalrl.com/wakefield-set-to-swoop-for-michael-sio/ |archive-date=2020-02-14 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Cutters ended the year winning one and drawing one of their last seven to finish the season in 8th. |
The season started strongly for the club, as they went on a five-game winning streak, winning five of their first seven games. The period between their two byes was poor for the side, winning just four of their nine games. On 10 June, it was announced that Kim Williams would be leaving the club at the end of the season to coach the [[Central Queensland Capras]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/mackay-cutters-coach-kim-williams-will-leave-capra/2667418/ |title=Rockhampton takes our winning coach Kim Williams |publisher=Daily Mercury |date=2015-06-10 |accessdate=2020-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214052805/https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/mackay-cutters-coach-kim-williams-will-leave-capra/2667418/ |archive-date=2020-02-14 |url-status=live }}</ref> Seven days later, key off-season recruit Michel Sio left the club, signing with [[Super League]] side, [[Wakefield Trinity]].<ref>{{cite web |author= Aaron Bower |url=https://www.totalrl.com/wakefield-set-to-swoop-for-michael-sio/ |title=Wakefield set to swoop for Michael Sio – Total Rugby League – TotalRL.com | League Express | Rugby League World |publisher=Totalrl.com |date=2015-06-17 |accessdate=2020-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214052805/https://www.totalrl.com/wakefield-set-to-swoop-for-michael-sio/ |archive-date=2020-02-14 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Cutters ended the year winning one and drawing one of their last seven to finish the season in 8th. |
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On 9 September, Cowboys-contracted player [[Josh Chudleigh]] was named at hooker in the [[Queensland Cup]] Team of the Year.<ref>{{cite web |
On 9 September, Cowboys-contracted player [[Josh Chudleigh]] was named at hooker in the [[Queensland Cup]] Team of the Year.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2015/09/09/templeman-wins-courier-mail-medal/ |title=Templeman wins Courier Mail Medal |publisher=QRL Media|date=2015-09-09 |accessdate=2020-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204115700/https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2015/09/09/templeman-wins-courier-mail-medal/ |archive-date=4 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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==Squad List== |
==Squad List== |
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===2015 squad=== |
===2015 squad=== |
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|list1b={{Rugby league squad player|pos=CE|name=Blake Atherton}} |
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|list1c={{Rugby league squad player|pos=PR|name=[[Gavin Bennion]]}} |
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|list1d={{Rugby league squad player|pos=SR|name=Joss Boyton}} |
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|list1e={{Rugby league squad player|pos=FB|pos2=FE|name=Sam Clune}} |
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|list1f={{Rugby league squad player|pos=CE|name=Corey Cox}} |
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|list1h={{Rugby league squad player|pos=SR|name=Andrew Dale}} |
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|list1i={{Rugby league squad player|pos=HK|name=Mitch Day}} |
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|list1j={{Rugby league squad player|pos=SR|name=Aleki Falepaini}} |
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|list1k={{Rugby league squad player|pos=SR|name=Alex Farrell}} |
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|list2a={{Rugby league squad player|pos=CE|name=[[Andrew Gay]]}} |
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|list2b={{Rugby league squad player|pos=SR|name=Chris Gesch|captain=y}} |
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|list2c={{Rugby league squad player|pos=SR|name=Matt Hackett}} |
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|list2d={{Rugby league squad player|pos=HB|name=Rex Johnson}} |
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|list2e={{Rugby league squad player|pos=CE|pos2=FE|name=[[Ben Jones (Australian rugby league, born 1990)|Ben Jones]]}} |
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|list2f={{Rugby league squad player|pos=PR|name=Ryan Kinlyside}} |
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|list2g={{Rugby league squad player|pos=PR|name=Brad Lupi}} |
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|list2h={{Rugby league squad player|pos=SR|name=[[Tyson Martin]]}} |
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|list2i={{Rugby league squad player|pos=SR|name=Kelvin Nielsen}} |
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|list2j={{Rugby league squad player|pos=PR|name=Josh Osborne}} |
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|list2k={{Rugby league squad player|pos=WG|name=[[Jordan Pereira (rugby league)|Jordan Pereira]]}} |
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|list3a={{Rugby league squad player|pos=PR|name=Zac Radel}} |
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|list3b={{Rugby league squad player|pos=SR|name=[[Steve Rapira]]}} |
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|list3c={{Rugby league squad player|pos=WG|name=Buchanan Rawhiti}} |
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|list3d={{Rugby league squad player|pos=HK|name=[[Michael Sio]]}} |
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|list3e={{Rugby league squad player|pos=PR|name=Tone Susuga}} |
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|list3f={{Rugby league squad player|pos=WG|name=Justin Tavae}} |
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|list3g={{Rugby league squad player|pos=FB|name=Liam Taylor|captain=y}} |
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|list3h={{Rugby league squad player|pos=SR|name=Brenden Treston}} |
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|list3i={{Rugby league squad player|pos=PR|name=Pulou Vaituutuu}} |
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|coach=Kim Williams |
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| [[Gavin Bennion]] ||{{leagueicon|Warrington|16}} [[Warrington Wolves]] || |
| [[Gavin Bennion]] ||{{leagueicon|Warrington|16}} [[Warrington Wolves]] ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="qrl.com.au">{{cite web |url=https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2014/11/28/mackay-cutters-gains--losses/ |title=Mackay Cutters Gains & Losses |publisher=QRL Media |date=2014-11-28 |accessdate=2020-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214052803/https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2014/11/28/mackay-cutters-gains--losses/ |archive-date=14 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>}} |
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| Joss Boyton ||{{leagueicon|Parramatta|16}} Muswellbrook Rams || |
| Joss Boyton ||{{leagueicon|Parramatta|16}} Muswellbrook Rams ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="qrl.com.au"/>}} |
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| Sam Clune ||{{leagueicon|Brothers|16}} Thirroul Butchers || |
| Sam Clune ||{{leagueicon|Brothers|16}} Thirroul Butchers ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="qrl.com.au"/>}} |
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| Corey Cox ||{{leagueicon|Ireland|16}} Dubbo CYMS || |
| Corey Cox ||{{leagueicon|Ireland|16}} Dubbo CYMS ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="dailymercury1">{{cite web |url=https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/cutters-build-player-depth/2476510/ |title=Cutters build player depth |publisher=Daily Mercury |date=2014-12-06 |accessdate=2020-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214052805/https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/cutters-build-player-depth/2476510/ |archive-date=2020-02-14 |url-status=live }}</ref>}} |
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| [[Cameron Cullen]] ||{{leagueicon|Redcliffe|16}} [[Redcliffe Dolphins]] || |
| [[Cameron Cullen]] ||{{leagueicon|Redcliffe|16}} [[Redcliffe Dolphins]] ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="qrl.com.au"/>}} |
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| Rex Johnson ||{{leagueicon|Souths Logan Magpies|16}} [[Souths Logan Magpies]] || |
| Rex Johnson ||{{leagueicon|Souths Logan Magpies|16}} [[Souths Logan Magpies]] ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="qrl.com.au"/>}} |
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| [[Ben Jones (Australian rugby league, born 1990)|Ben Jones]] ||{{leagueicon|Newtown|16}} [[Newtown Jets]] (mid-season) || |
| [[Ben Jones (Australian rugby league, born 1990)|Ben Jones]] ||{{leagueicon|Newtown|16}} [[Newtown Jets]] (mid-season) ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref>{{cite web |author=lnarvaez |url=https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/Ben-Jones-signs-on-with-Mackay-Cutters/2668747/ |title=Ben Jones signs on with Mackay Cutters |publisher=Daily Mercury |date=2015-06-11 |accessdate=2020-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214052804/https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/Ben-Jones-signs-on-with-Mackay-Cutters/2668747/ |archive-date=2020-02-14 |url-status=live }}</ref>}} |
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| Brad Lupi ||{{leagueicon|North Sydney|16}} [[North Sydney Bears]] || |
| Brad Lupi ||{{leagueicon|North Sydney|16}} [[North Sydney Bears]] ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/norths-devils-sign-big-brad/2444218/ |title=Norths Devils sign Brad Lupi |publisher=Daily Mercury |date=2014-11-06 |accessdate=2020-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214052817/https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/norths-devils-sign-big-brad/2444218/ |archive-date=2020-02-14 |url-status=live }}</ref>}} |
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| [[Jordan Pereira (rugby league)|Jordan Pereira]] ||{{leagueicon|Wests Panthers|16}} Willagee Bears || |
| [[Jordan Pereira (rugby league)|Jordan Pereira]] ||{{leagueicon|Wests Panthers|16}} Willagee Bears ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="dailymercury1"/>}} |
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| [[Steve Rapira]] ||{{leagueicon|Salford City|16}} [[Salford Red Devils]] || |
| [[Steve Rapira]] ||{{leagueicon|Salford City|16}} [[Salford Red Devils]] ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="news-mail1">{{cite web |url=https://www.news-mail.com.au/news/cutters-boosted-2015/2466931/ |title=Cutters boosted for 2015 |publisher=News Mail |date=2014-11-27 |accessdate=2020-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214052809/https://www.news-mail.com.au/news/cutters-boosted-2015/2466931/ |archive-date=2020-02-14 |url-status=live }}</ref>}} |
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| [[Michael Sio]] ||{{leagueicon|New Zealand Warriors|16}} [[New Zealand Warriors|Warriors]] || |
| [[Michael Sio]] ||{{leagueicon|New Zealand Warriors|16}} [[New Zealand Warriors|Warriors]] ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="news-mail1"/>}} |
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| Daniel Beasley ||{{leagueicon|Townsville Blackhawks|16}} [[Townsville Blackhawks]] || |
| Daniel Beasley ||{{leagueicon|Townsville Blackhawks|16}} [[Townsville Blackhawks]] ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="qrl.com.au"/>}} |
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| Ross Bella ||{{leagueicon|North Queensland|16}} [[North Queensland Cowboys]] || |
| Ross Bella ||{{leagueicon|North Queensland|16}} [[North Queensland Cowboys]] ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2015/02/07/team-list-nyc-cowboys-v-cutters-/ |title=Team list: NYC Cowboys v Cutters |publisher=Cowboys |date=2015-02-07 |accessdate=2020-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214052807/https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2015/02/07/team-list-nyc-cowboys-v-cutters-/ |archive-date=14 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>}} |
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| Josh Benjamin ||{{leagueicon|Redcliffe|16}} [[Redcliffe Dolphins]] || |
| Josh Benjamin ||{{leagueicon|Redcliffe|16}} [[Redcliffe Dolphins]] ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="qrl.com.au"/>}} |
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| Karl Davies ||{{leagueicon|Bradford|16}} [[Bradford Bulls]] || |
| Karl Davies ||{{leagueicon|Bradford|16}} [[Bradford Bulls]] ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="qrl.com.au"/>}} |
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| Doug Hewitt ||{{leagueicon|Tweeds|16}} [[Tweed Heads Seagulls]] || |
| Doug Hewitt ||{{leagueicon|Tweeds|16}} [[Tweed Heads Seagulls]] ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="qrl.com.au"/>}} |
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| Michael Koko ||{{leagueicon|Balmain|16}} [[Easts Tigers]] || |
| Michael Koko ||{{leagueicon|Balmain|16}} [[Easts Tigers]] ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="qrl.com.au"/>}} |
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| Dan Murphy ||{{leagueicon|Sunshine Coast|16}} [[Sunshine Coast Falcons]] || |
| Dan Murphy ||{{leagueicon|Sunshine Coast|16}} [[Sunshine Coast Falcons]] ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="qrl.com.au"/>}} |
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| [[Dave Petersen]] ||{{leagueicon|Bradford|16}} [[Bradford Bulls]] || |
| [[Dave Petersen]] ||{{leagueicon|Bradford|16}} [[Bradford Bulls]] ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="qrl.com.au"/>}} |
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| [[Jason Schirnack]] ||{{leagueicon|Canterbury|16}} [[Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs]] || |
| [[Jason Schirnack]] ||{{leagueicon|Canterbury|16}} [[Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs]] ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="qrl.com.au"/>}} |
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| [[Michael Sio]] ||{{leagueicon|Wakefield|16}} [[Wakefield Trinity]] (mid-season)|| |
| [[Michael Sio]] ||{{leagueicon|Wakefield|16}} [[Wakefield Trinity]] (mid-season)||{{center|2017}}||{{center|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/33224205 |title=Michael Sio: Wakefield Trinity Wildcats sign Samoa hooker - BBC Sport |publisher=Bbc.com |date=2015-06-22 |accessdate=2020-02-20}}</ref>}} |
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| James Uhatafe ||Released || |
| James Uhatafe ||Released ||{{center|–}}||{{center|<ref name="qrl.com.au"/>}} |
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| [[Chris Ulugia]] ||{{leagueicon|Bradford|16}} [[Bradford Bulls]] || |
| [[Chris Ulugia]] ||{{leagueicon|Bradford|16}} [[Bradford Bulls]] ||{{center|2015}}||{{center|<ref name="qrl.com.au"/>}} |
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| Brentt Warr ||{{leagueicon|Balmain|16}} [[Easts Tigers]] || |
| Brentt Warr ||{{leagueicon|Balmain|16}} [[Easts Tigers]] ||{{center|2015}} ||{{center|<ref name="qrl.com.au"/>}} |
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| Dean Webster ||Released || |
| Dean Webster ||Released ||{{center|–}}||{{center|<ref name="qrl.com.au"/>}} |
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|Saturday, 11 April||style="text-align:center;"|Round 6||{{leagueicon|Central Comets|16}} [[Central Queensland Capras]]||[[Browne Park]]||style="text-align:center;"| 14 – 12|| [[Cameron Cullen|Cullen]], Rawhiti || Taylor (3) |
|Saturday, 11 April||style="text-align:center;"|Round 6||{{leagueicon|Central Comets|16}} [[Central Queensland Capras]]||[[Browne Park]]||style="text-align:center;"| 14 – 12|| [[Cameron Cullen|Cullen]], Rawhiti || Taylor (3) |
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|Sunday, 19 April||style="text-align:center;"|Round 7||{{leagueicon| |
|Sunday, 19 April||style="text-align:center;"|Round 7||{{leagueicon|PNG Hunters|16}} [[PNG Hunters]]||[[Kalabond Oval]]||style="text-align:center;"| 24 – 26|| [[Josh Chudleigh|Chudleigh]] (2), Clune, Taylor || Taylor (4) |
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|||style="text-align:center;"|Round 8||[[Bye (sports)|Bye]]|||||||| |
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|Saturday, 15 August||style="text-align:center;"|Round 23||{{leagueicon|Norths Devils|16}} [[Norths Devils]]||[[Dalby, Queensland|Dalby Leagues Ground]]||style="text-align:center;"| 28 – 40|| Clune (2), Falepaini, [[Tyson Martin|Martin]], Rawhiti || Taylor (4) |
|Saturday, 15 August||style="text-align:center;"|Round 23||{{leagueicon|Norths Devils|16}} [[Norths Devils]]||[[Dalby, Queensland|Dalby Leagues Ground]]||style="text-align:center;"| 28 – 40|| Clune (2), Falepaini, [[Tyson Martin|Martin]], Rawhiti || Taylor (4) |
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|Saturday, 22 August||style="text-align:center;"|Round 24||{{leagueicon| |
|Saturday, 22 August||style="text-align:center;"|Round 24||{{leagueicon|PNG Hunters|16}} [[PNG Hunters]]||[[Stadium Mackay]]||style="text-align:center;"| 28 – 28|| [[Josh Chudleigh|Chudleigh]] (2), [[Andrew Gay|Gay]], [[Jordan Pereira (rugby league)|Pereira]], [[Matthew Wright (rugby league)|Wright]] || Taylor (4) |
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|Saturday, 29 August||style="text-align:center;"|Round 25||{{leagueicon|Souths Logan Magpies|16}} [[Souths Logan Magpies]]||Brandon Park||style="text-align:center;"| 18 – 32|| Atherton, Clune, Taylor || Taylor (3) |
|Saturday, 29 August||style="text-align:center;"|Round 25||{{leagueicon|Souths Logan Magpies|16}} [[Souths Logan Magpies]]||Brandon Park||style="text-align:center;"| 18 – 32|| Atherton, Clune, Taylor || Taylor (3) |
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Latest revision as of 16:34, 26 February 2024
2015 Mackay Cutters season | ||||
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Queensland Cup Rank | 8th | |||
Play-off result | Missed finals | |||
2015 record | Wins: 10; draws: 1; losses: 12 | |||
Points scored | For: 547; against: 497 | |||
Team information | ||||
CEO | Ross Aldridge[1] | |||
Coach | Kim Williams | |||
Captain |
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Stadium | Stadium Mackay | |||
Top scorers | ||||
Tries | Josh Chudleigh (16) | |||
Goals | Liam Taylor (61) | |||
Points | Liam Taylor (143) | |||
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The 2015 Mackay Cutters season was the eighth in the club's history. Coached by Kim Williams and captained by Chris Gesch and Liam Taylor, they competed in the QRL's Intrust Super Cup.[2][3] The club missed the finals for the second consecutive season, finishing 8th.
Season summary
[edit]Looking to return to the finals after missing out in 2014, the Cutters recruited former NRL and Super League forward Steve Rapira, who had previously played for the club in 2009 while contracted to the North Queensland Cowboys, Samoan international Michael Sio and former Brisbane Broncos NRL squad member Cameron Cullen.[4]
The season started strongly for the club, as they went on a five-game winning streak, winning five of their first seven games. The period between their two byes was poor for the side, winning just four of their nine games. On 10 June, it was announced that Kim Williams would be leaving the club at the end of the season to coach the Central Queensland Capras.[5] Seven days later, key off-season recruit Michel Sio left the club, signing with Super League side, Wakefield Trinity.[6] The Cutters ended the year winning one and drawing one of their last seven to finish the season in 8th.
On 9 September, Cowboys-contracted player Josh Chudleigh was named at hooker in the Queensland Cup Team of the Year.[7]
Squad List
[edit]2015 squad
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Squad movement
[edit]Gains
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Gavin Bennion | Warrington Wolves | 2015 |
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Joss Boyton | Muswellbrook Rams | 2015 |
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Sam Clune | Thirroul Butchers | 2015 |
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Corey Cox | Dubbo CYMS | 2015 |
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Cameron Cullen | Redcliffe Dolphins | 2015 |
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Rex Johnson | Souths Logan Magpies | 2015 |
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Ben Jones | Newtown Jets (mid-season) | 2015 |
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Brad Lupi | North Sydney Bears | 2015 |
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Jordan Pereira | Willagee Bears | 2015 |
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Steve Rapira | Salford Red Devils | 2015 |
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Michael Sio | Warriors | 2015 |
Losses
[edit]Player | Signed From | Until End of | Notes |
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Daniel Beasley | Townsville Blackhawks | 2015 |
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Ross Bella | North Queensland Cowboys | 2015 |
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Josh Benjamin | Redcliffe Dolphins | 2015 |
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Karl Davies | Bradford Bulls | 2015 |
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Doug Hewitt | Tweed Heads Seagulls | 2015 |
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Michael Koko | Easts Tigers | 2015 |
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Dan Murphy | Sunshine Coast Falcons | 2015 |
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Dave Petersen | Bradford Bulls | 2015 |
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Jason Schirnack | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 2015 |
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Michael Sio | Wakefield Trinity (mid-season) | 2017 |
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James Uhatafe | Released | – |
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Chris Ulugia | Bradford Bulls | 2015 |
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Brentt Warr | Easts Tigers | 2015 |
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Dean Webster | Released | – |
Fixtures
[edit]Regular season
[edit]Date | Round | Opponent | Venue | Score | Tries | Goals | ||||
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Saturday, 7 March | Round 1 | Townsville Blackhawks | Jack Manski Oval | 16 – 30 | Chudleigh, Martin, Pereira | Johnson (2) | ||||
Saturday, 14 March | Round 2 | Tweed Heads Seagulls | Stadium Mackay | 34 – 18 | Chudleigh (2), Cullen, Martin, Moga, Tavae, Walker | Johnson (3) | ||||
Saturday, 21 March | Round 3 | Wynnum Manly Seagulls | BMD Kougari Oval | 28 – 10 | Chudleigh (2), Cullen, Falepaini, Tavae | Johnson (4) | ||||
Saturday, 28 March | Round 4 | Easts Tigers | Stadium Mackay | 30 – 8 | Cullen (3), Sio (2) | Johnson (5) | ||||
Saturday, 4 April | Round 5 | Norths Devils | Stadium Mackay | 13 – 12 | Clune (2), Tavae | Taylor (1 FG) | ||||
Saturday, 11 April | Round 6 | Central Queensland Capras | Browne Park | 14 – 12 | Cullen, Rawhiti | Taylor (3) | ||||
Sunday, 19 April | Round 7 | PNG Hunters | Kalabond Oval | 24 – 26 | Chudleigh (2), Clune, Taylor | Taylor (4) | ||||
Round 8 | Bye | |||||||||
Sunday, 10 May | Round 9 | Sunshine Coast Falcons | Stadium Mackay | 50 – 16 | Chudleigh, Falepaini, Hoare, Lupi, Pereira, Sio, Tavae, Treston, Walker | Taylor (7) | ||||
Saturday, 16 May | Round 10 | Ipswich Jets | Stadium Mackay | 20 – 36 | Cullen (2), Pereira, Tavae | Taylor (2) | ||||
Sunday, 24 May | Round 11 | Burleigh Bears | Pizzey Park | 22 – 23 | Clune, Falepaini, Martin, Walker | Taylor (3) | ||||
Sunday, 31 May | Round 12 | Northern Pride | Barlow Park | 12 – 10 | Pereira | Taylor (2) | ||||
Friday, 5 June | Round 13 | Townsville Blackhawks | Stadium Mackay | 12 – 14 | Pereira, Rawhiti | Taylor (2) | ||||
Saturday, 13 June | Round 14 | Redcliffe Dolphins | Stadium Mackay | 28 – 18 | Hess (2), Pereira, Rawhiti, Treston | Taylor (4) | ||||
Sunday, 21 June | Round 15 | Easts Tigers | Langlands Park | 16 – 30 | Lupi, Martin, Taylor | Taylor (2) | ||||
Saturday, 27 June | Round 16 | Wynnum Manly Seagulls | Stadium Mackay | 16 – 26 | Clune, Cullen, Vaituutuu | Taylor (2) | ||||
Saturday, 4 July | Round 17 | Sunshine Coast Falcons | Sunshine Coast Stadium | 32 – 14 | Rawhiti (2), Chudleigh, Clune, Pereira, Tavae | Taylor (4) | ||||
Round 18 | Bye | |||||||||
Saturday, 18 July | Round 19 | Burleigh Bears | Stadium Mackay | 46 – 4 | Chudleigh (2), Gesch, Jones, Martin, Pereira, Treston, Uele | Taylor (7) | ||||
Sunday, 26 July | Round 20 | Redcliffe Dolphins | Dolphin Oval | 18 – 40 | Chudleigh (2), Falepaini | Taylor (3) | ||||
Sunday, 2 August | Round 21 | Tweed Heads Seagulls | Piggabeen Sports Complex | 20 – 24 | Chudleigh, Tavae, Taylor, Walker | Taylor (2) | ||||
Saturday, 8 August | Round 22 | Northern Pride | Stadium Mackay | 22 – 26 | Clune, Jones, Pereira, Taylor | Taylor (3) | ||||
Saturday, 15 August | Round 23 | Norths Devils | Dalby Leagues Ground | 28 – 40 | Clune (2), Falepaini, Martin, Rawhiti | Taylor (4) | ||||
Saturday, 22 August | Round 24 | PNG Hunters | Stadium Mackay | 28 – 28 | Chudleigh (2), Gay, Pereira, Wright | Taylor (4) | ||||
Saturday, 29 August | Round 25 | Souths Logan Magpies | Brandon Park | 18 – 32 | Atherton, Clune, Taylor | Taylor (3) | ||||
Legend: Win Loss Draw Bye |
Statistics
[edit]Denotes player contracted to the North Queensland Cowboys for the 2015 season |
Name | App | T | G | FG | Pts |
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John Asiata | 3 | - | - | - | - |
Blake Atheron | 4 | 1 | - | - | 4 |
Gavin Bennion | 2 | - | - | - | - |
Joss Boyton | 17 | - | - | - | - |
Josh Chudleigh | 19 | 16 | - | - | 64 |
Sam Clune | 22 | 10 | - | - | 40 |
Cameron Cullen | 19 | 9 | - | - | 36 |
Andrew Dale | 1 | - | - | - | - |
Mitch Day | 9 | - | - | - | - |
Aleki Falepaini | 21 | 5 | - | - | 20 |
Andrew Gay | 3 | 1 | - | - | 4 |
Chris Gesch | 22 | 1 | - | - | 4 |
Coen Hess | 3 | 2 | - | - | 8 |
Sam Hoare | 10 | 1 | - | - | 4 |
Rex Johnson | 5 | - | 14 | - | 28 |
Ben Jones | 11 | 2 | - | - | 8 |
Ryan Kinlyside | 12 | - | - | - | - |
Rory Kostjasyn | 3 | - | - | - | - |
Brad Lupi | 23 | 2 | - | - | 8 |
Tyson Martin | 22 | 6 | - | - | 24 |
Tautau Moga | 2 | 1 | - | - | 4 |
Kelvin Nielsen | 10 | - | - | - | - |
Justin O'Neill | 1 | - | - | - | - |
Josh Osborne | 9 | - | - | - | - |
Jordan Pereira | 21 | 11 | - | - | 44 |
Steve Rapira | 5 | - | - | - | - |
Buchanan Rawhiti | 16 | 6 | - | - | 24 |
Michael Sio | 13 | 3 | - | - | 12 |
Justin Tavae | 22 | 7 | - | - | 28 |
Liam Taylor | 19 | 5 | 61 | 1 | 143 |
Brenden Treston | 17 | 3 | - | - | 12 |
Braden Uele | 3 | 1 | - | - | 4 |
Pulou Vaituutuu | 12 | 1 | - | - | 4 |
Zack Walker | 9 | 4 | - | - | 16 |
Matthew Wright | 1 | 1 | - | - | 4 |
Totals | 99 | 75 | 1 | 547 |
Honours
[edit]League
[edit]- Hooker of the Year: Josh Chudleigh
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