[1][2] The Northern Pride won their first premiership after defeating the Norths Devils 30–20 in the Grand Final at Suncorp Stadium.

Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles' halfback Daly Cherry-Evans was named the competition's Player of the Year, winning the Courier Mail Medal.

The Norths Devils finished the regular season in second and defeated the minor premiers Souths Logan in the first week of the finals.

The Pride regained their 18-point lead when bench forward Rod Griffin steamrolled his way through to score four minutes after the break.

[5] Pride halfback and captain Chris Sheppard was awarded the Duncan Hall Medal in his final game before retirement.