North Queensland Cowboys
Cowboys
| Established | 1995 | ||||
| Home Ground | Queensland Country Bank Stadium | ||||
| Captain | Reuben Cotter and Tom Dearden | ||||
| Coach | Todd Payten | ||||
| Premierships | 1 (2015) | ||||
| Wooden Spoons | 3 (1995, 1997, 2000) | ||||
| Dally M Medals | Johnathan Thurston (2005), Johnathan Thurston (2007), Johnathan Thurston (2014), Johnathan Thurston (2015), Jason Taumalolo (2016) | ||||
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Player Movements
2026 Player Movements
| 2026 Gains |
| None |
| 2026 Losses |
| Reece Robson (Sydney Roosters) |
| Re-Signed |
| Tom Chester (2026), Robert Derby (2028) |
| Off Contract 2025 |
| Braidon Burns, Jake Clifford, Tom Duffy, Zac Laybutt, Jordan McLean, Jamal Shibasaki, Viliami Vailea, Semi Valemei |
Current Squad
2025 Squad
Player Option (PO), Team Option (CO), Mutual Option (MO)
Development Players
2025 Development Players
| Player | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marly Bitungane | ✔ | |||||
| Zac Herdegen | ✔ | |||||
| Mason Kira | ✔ | |||||
Coach Contracts
Coach Contracts
| Coach | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Maloney | ✔ (Asst.) | ||||
| Todd Payten | ✔ | ✔ |
Injuries & Suspensions
Injuries & Suspensions
| Player | Reason | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|
| Braidon Burns | Hamstring | Round 6 |
| Heilum Luki | ACL | Next Season |
| Tom Chester | ACL | Next Season |
