With the 2018 season drawing nearer, we will begin to look at how each team is shaping up for the season ahead.
We dissect the eventual runners-up of the 2017 season, the North Queensland Cowboys and what their best 17 looks like.
| 2025 Gains |
| Karl Lawton (Manly Sea Eagles, 2026), Kai O'Donnell (Leigh Leopards, 2026), Jaxson Paulo (Manly Sea Eagles, 2026) |
| 2025 Losses |
| Kyle Feldt (St Helens Saints), Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (The Dolphins), Jack Gosiewski (Brisbane Broncos), Valentine Holmes (St George Illawarra Dragons), D'Jazirhae Pua'Avase (Manly Sea Eagles), Jamayne Taunoa-Brown (retired), Chad Townsend (Sydney Roosters) |
| Re-Signed |
| Tom Chester (2025), Jake Clifford (2025), Reuben Cotter (2028), Tom Dearden (2029), Coen Hess (2027), Zac Laybutt (2025), Heilum Luki (2029), Sam McIntyre (2026), Jordan McLean (2025), Thomas Mikaele (2027), Griffin Neame (2026), Semi Valemei (2025) |
| Off Contract 2025 |
| Braidon Burns, Tom Chester, Jake Clifford, Robert Derby, Tom Duffy, Kaiden Lahrs, Zac Laybutt, Jordan McLean, Jaxon Purdue, Jamal Shibasaki, Viliami Vailea, Semi Valemei |
Reserves: Shaun Fensom, Josh Chudleigh, Ben Hampton, Javid Bowen.
Coach: Paul Green
The Big Question: Will the great JT hang up the boots alongside a third premiership victory?
Predicted Finish: 2nd
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