Sport
27 February, 2026
Pride on the line at comps
NORTHERN Pride academies will face the Mendi Blackhawks in a junior state-wide competition game day at Barlow Park this weekend.
The Elite Pathway Academies clash will take place on Saturday 28 February, with four matches scheduled across the afternoon.
Kick off times are:
HN under-17 – 1.30pm
CC Squad – 2.50pm
HN under-19 – 4.10pm
MM Squad – 5.30pm
The Blackhawks are described as one of Northern Pride’s closest and most fierce rivals in the league, with the Pride academies set to represent on home turf.
Organisers say the event will offer a full afternoon of football for families and supporters, with activities and food available around the grounds.
Game day attractions will include a face painter for children, an ice cream vendor, a coffee van on-site, hot chips at the canteen and cold drinks at the bar.
Supporters are being encouraged to attend and back the next generation of Pride players in what is expected to be a competitive fixture at Barlow Park.
The match day forms part of the Northern Pride Elite Pathway Academies program, providing development opportunities for emerging players in the region.
The games will be held at Barlow Park on Saturday afternoon, with teams from both clubs competing across the four grades.
Tickets are now available at Intix: www.bit.ly/4kON3qG, with exclusive membership options also being promoted by Northern Pride.
