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
2025 Player Movements
2025 Gains |
Zac Herdegen (2025), 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), 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, Reece Robson, 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 | |
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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 |
---|---|---|
Coen Hess | Knee | Next Season |
Zac Laybutt | Knee | Next Season |