The 2020 Townsville Blackhawks season was the sixth in the club's history. Coached by Aaron Payne and captained by Sam Hoare, they competed in the Intrust Super Cup. The Blackhawks played just one game in 2020 after the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On 17 March, two days after the completion of Round One, the Queensland Rugby League (QRL) announced a 10-week suspension of the competition until 5 June, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2020/05/18/qrl-coronavirus-updates/ On 27 March, ten days after the suspension, the QRL confirmed the cancellation of the competition for the 2020 season. QRL managing director Robert Moore stated, “by making this announcement now, it provides our clubs with the opportunity to re-set and turn their attention towards the 2021 season."

Season summary

Milestones Round 1: Josh Hoffman and Moses Meninga made their debuts for the club.

2020 squad

Squad movement

Gains Player Signed from Until end of NotesCarlin Anderson North Queensland CowboysTom Hancock Northern PrideJosh Hoffman Parramatta EelsPatrick Kaufusi St George Illawarra DragonsMoses Meninga PNG HuntersHarry Mulligan Terrigal Sharks

Losses Player Signed from Until end of NotesDan BeasleyRetiredAdam Cook Canberra RaidersCampbell Duffy Sunshine Coast FalconsJack Glossop Tweed Heads SeagullsRod Griffin Northern PrideMarshall HudsonReleasedChippie KorostchukReleasedRyan LloydReleasedMichael Parker-WalsheRetiredTom McCagh Souths Logan MagpiesShaun Nona Limoux GrizzliesZac Santo Limoux GrizzliesJayden StephensReleased

Fixtures

Pre-season Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals Saturday, 15 FebruaryTrial 1 Mackay CuttersDenison Park24 – 12 Saturday, 22 FebruaryTrial 2 Northern PrideBarlow Park34 – 6 Legend:

Regular season Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals Saturday, 14 MarchRound 1 Ipswich JetsNorth Ipswich Reserve16 – 10Asi, MarketoLaybutt (2), Anderson (1), Taulagi (1) Legend:

Statistics *Denotes player contracted to the North Queensland Cowboys for the 2020 season

NameAppTGFGPtsCarlin Anderson1-1-2*11--41----1----1----1----*1----1----1-2-41----11--41----Sam Murphy1----*1----Temone Power1----Kieran Quabba1----*1-1-2 Totals 2 4 0 16

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