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2021 North Queensland Cowboys Season
The 2021 North Queensland Cowboys season was the 27th in North Queensland Cowboys, the club's history. Coached by Todd Payten and captained by Jason Taumalolo, they competed in the National Rugby League, NRL's 2021 NRL season, 2021 Telstra Premiership. The 2021 season was the Cowboys' first under Payten, who joined the club from the New Zealand Warriors on a three-year deal. He became the club's eighth full-time head coach and their 10th overall. On 16 December 2020, Taumalolo was named as co-captain of the club alongside Morgan. The club endured another disappointing season in 2021, missing the finals for the fourth consecutive year. Season summary On 9 April , co-captain Michael Morgan (rugby league, born 1991), Michael Morgan announced his immediate retirement from rugby league due to an ongoing shoulder injury. Milestones * Round 1: Corey Jensen played his 50th NRL game for the club. * Round 2: Lachlan Burr made his debut for the club. * Round 4: Coen Hess played his 100t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 NRL Season
The 2021 NRL season was the 114th season of professional rugby league in Australia and the 24th season run by the National Rugby League. Teams The lineup of teams remained unchanged for the 15th consecutive year. Regular season Ladder Ladder progression *Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 8. *Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round. *Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round. *Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round. Finals series Due to the imposition of lockdown measures in New South Wales due to a COVID-19 outbreak, all finals matches were played at neutral venues in Queensland ) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , establish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leichhardt Oval
Leichhardt Oval is a rugby league and soccer stadium in Lilyfield, New South Wales, Australia. It is currently one of three home grounds for the Wests Tigers National Rugby League (NRL) team, along with Campbelltown Stadium and Western Sydney Stadium. Prior to its merger with the Western Suburbs Magpies, it was the longtime home of the Balmain Tigers, who used the ground from 1934–1994 and 1997–1999. It was named after Ludwig Leichhardt. As of July 2012, Leichhardt Oval is the most played-on Australian professional rugby league ground in active use in the National Rugby League, having hosted 794 games since Balmain played its first game at the ground against Western Suburbs in Round 1 of the 1934 NSWRFL season, held on ANZAC Day, Wests winning the game 18-5. Balmain's first win at the ground came in the very next game of the 1934 season with a 27-13 win over University. History Leichhardt Oval was first used as a rugby league football ground in 1934 and became the home g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitchell Dunn
Mitchell Dunn (born 3 February 1997) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who currently works as a coach for the North Queensland Cowboys. Dunn played six seasons in the National Rugby League (NRL) for the North Queensland club, predominately at . Background Dunn was born on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia and grew up in Mackay, Queensland. He played his junior rugby league for Mackay Brothers and attended St Patrick's College, before being signed by the North Queensland Cowboys. Playing career Early years In 2013, Dunn played for the Mackay Cutters' Cyril Connell Cup side and represented Queensland under-16s. In 2014, he moved up to the Cutters' Mal Meninga Cup side before moving to Townsville to join the North Queensland Cowboys under-20s squad in 2015. That season, he played in the Townsville Stingers' Mal Meninga Cup winning side and was selected for Queensland under-18s, before making his debut for the Cowboys' under-20s team. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reuben Cotter
Reuben Cotter (born 28 December 1998) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a , and for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL and Australia at international level. He has played at representative level for Queensland in State of Origin . Background Cotter was born in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, and is of German Jewish and Torres Strait Islander descent. He played his junior rugby league for the Sarina Crocs and attended Sarina State High School. In 2011, he captained the Central Queensland NRL bid under-13 side against Keebra Park State High School, and later joined the North Queensland Cowboys academy. Playing career Early career In 2013 and 2014, Cotter played for the Mackay Cutters' Cyril Connell Cup side. In February 2014, he represented the Queensland Murri under-16 side in their 18–14 win over New South Wales. In May 2014, he captained the Queensland under-16 side in their 20–18 win over New South Wales. In 2015, Cotter moved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Javid Bowen
Javid Bowen (born 30 March 1993) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a and er for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL. Background Born in Cairns, Queensland, Bowen is of Indigenous Australian and Māori descent. He is the nephew of professional rugby league footballers, Matt and Brenton Bowen. Bowen grew up in the small Cape York Aboriginal community of Hopevale and attended Abergworie College, where he played his junior rugby league. Playing career Early career After completing his schooling, Bowen was signed by the Sydney Roosters, playing for their SG Ball Cup side in 2011. In early 2012, Bowen returned to Queensland, joining the North Queensland Cowboys and playing for their Under-20s side. He played 30 games between 2012 and 2013, scoring 23 tries and kicking 9 goals for 110 points. In June 2013, his form in the NYC was rewarded with a three-year NRL contract with the North Queensland side, until the end of 2016. In Februar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daejarn Asi
Daejarn Asi (born 15 August 2000) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a and for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League (NRL). He previously played for the North Queensland Cowboys, New Zealand Warriors in the NRL and the New Zealand Māori at representative level. Background Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, Asi is of Samoan (Solosolo and Afega), Māori (Ngāi Tahu and Tuhoe) and English descent. He played his junior rugby league for the Aranui Eagles before moving to Australia. In Australia, he played his junior rugby league for the Nerang Roosters and Ormeau Shearers. Asi attended Keebra Park State High School and later Brisbane Grammar School before being signed by the North Queensland Cowboys. Playing career In 2016, Asi played for Gold Coast Green in the Cyril Connell Cup. In 2018, he played for the Norths Devils in the Mal Meninga Cup. In 2019, Asi moved to Townsville, where he played for the Townsville Blackhawks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Drinkwater
Scott Drinkwater (born 15 May 1997) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League (NRL). He previously played for the Melbourne Storm in the NRL. He has also played as a in his career. Early life Drinkwater was born in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia and was raised on the Central Coast, New South Wales. He is of German and Indigenous Australian descent. He played his junior rugby league for the Terrigal Sharks. While attending Terrigal High School, he represented the 2015 Australian Schoolboys. Playing career Early career In 2015, Drinkwater played for the Central Coast Centurions in the SG Ball Cup. Later that year, he represented the Australian Schoolboys and signed a three-year deal with the Melbourne Storm. In 2016, Drinkwater joined Melbourne's NYC team, where he played 29 games over two seasons, scoring 23 tries. In 2017, he moved up to the Storm's Queensland Cup feeder side, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laitia Moceidreke
Laitia Moceidreke (born 9 June 2000) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a er for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL. Background Born in Camperdown, New South Wales, Moceidreke is of Fijian descent. He is the younger brother of former South Sydney Rabbitohs player Sitiveni Moceidreke. He attended Matraville Sports High School and played his junior rugby league for the St George Dragons. Playing career Early career In 2020, Moceidreke played for the Moorebank Rams in the Sydney Shield. 2021 In 2021, Moceidreke joined the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, playing for their Jersey Flegg Cup side. In June, Moceidreke signed with the North Queensland Cowboys on a two-year deal beginning in 2022 but was granted an immediate release to join the club for the 2021 NRL season. In round 23 of the 2021 NRL season The 2021 NRL season was the 114th season of professional rugby league in Australia and the 24th season run by the National Rugby League. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Griffin Neame
Griffin Neame (born 1 March 2001) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League (NRL). Background Neame was born in Greymouth, New Zealand. He played his junior rugby league for Suburbs RL Club Greymouth and attended Greymouth High School before being signed by the North Queensland Cowboys. Playing career Early career In 2017, Neame represented the New Zealand Residents under-16 side against the NZ Māori under-17 team. In 2019, Neame played for the Townsville Blackhawks in the Mal Meninga Cup and Hastings Deering Colts competitions. In September 2019, he represented the Junior Kiwis. On 7 October 2020, Neame joined North Queensland's NRL squad on a development contract for the 2021 season. 2021 Neame began the 2021 season playing for the Blackhawks in the Queensland Cup. On 12 May, Neame re-signed with the North Queensland club until the end of the 2023 season. In Round 22 of the 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremiah Nanai
Jeremiah Nanai (born 18 February 2003) is an Australia international rugby league footballer who plays as a forward for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League (NRL). He has played at representative level for Queensland in State of Origin as well as for Australia. Background Nanai was born in Auckland, New Zealand and raised in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He is of Samoan descent. He began playing rugby league at age 13 for the Cairns Kangaroos and attended Trinity Bay State High School, where he was selected for the Australian Schoolboys under-15 merit side in 2018. In 2019, Nanai signed with the North Queensland Cowboys and moved to Townsville, Queensland, where he attended Kirwan State High School. Playing career Early career In July 2019, Nanai represented the Northern Marlins at the QRL Under-16 Junior State Championships. On 18 September 2019, he started at in Kirwan State High School's NRL Schoolboy Cup win over Westfields Sports Hig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kane Bradley
Kane Bradley (born 3 February 2000) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a er for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League (NRL). He previously played for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League (NRL). Background Bradley was born in Sydney, Australia. He played his junior rugby league for Revesby Rhinos, Penshurst RSL and Bankstown Sports and attended Bass High School. Playing career Early career In 2017 Bradley played for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the SG Ball Cup. In 2018 he played for St. George in the SG Ball and was named in the New South Wales under-18 squad but did not play in their game against Queensland. On 9 October 2018 Bradley signed with the Wests Tigers, joining their NRL squad on a two-year development contract. In 2019 he played for the Tigers' Jersey Flegg Cup side and their NSW Cup affiliate, the Western Suburbs Magpies. Bradley originally played as a er, but moved to the flan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Dearden
Tom Dearden (born 13 March 2001) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL (National Rugby League). He previously played for the Brisbane Broncos. He has played at representative level for Queensland in the State of Origin series. Background Dearden was born in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. He settled in Mackay and attended Mackay State High School till grade 10. He played his junior rugby league for the Brothers Bulldogs Mackay before moving to the Gold Coast, where he played for the Currumbin Eagles and attended Palm Beach Currumbin State High School. Career Early career In 2016, Dearden played for the Mackay Cutters Cyril Connell Cup side. In 2017, he moved to the Gold Coast to play at the Currumbin Eagles in their undefeated U16 premiership winning side under the guise of ex Melbourne Storm player and now coach Matt Geyer. in the Currumbin U16 side, Dearden played along side fellow Queensland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |