The 2004 North Queensland Cowboys season was the 11th in the club's history. Coached by Graham Murray and captained by Travis Norton, they competed in the NRL's 2005 Telstra Premiership. They finished the regular season in 5th and played in their first Grand Final, which they lost to the Wests Tigers.
Season summary
Milestones Round 1: Justin Smith, Johnathan Thurston and Carl Webb made their debuts for the club. Round 4: Paul Rauhihi played his 50th game for the club. Round 8: Paul Bowman scored his 50th try for the club. Round 9: Jaiman Lowe played his 50th game for the club. Round 9: Paul Bowman played his 150th game for the club. Round 9: Matt Sing scored his 50th try for the club. Round 16: Matthew Bowen scored his 50th try for the club. Round 18: Aaron Payne played his 50th game for the club. Round 20: Brett Firman made his debut for the club. Round 21: Ty Williams scored his 50th try for the club. Round 23: Matthew Bowen played his 100th game for the club. Finals Week 2: Luke O'Donnell played his 50th game for the club.
Squad List
Squad Movement
2005 Gains Player Signed From Jason Barsley Easts Tigers Rory Bromley Central Comets Gavin Cooper Redcliffe Dolphins Brett Firman Sydney Roosters (mid-season) Keiran Kerr Wests Tigers Brent McConnell Burleigh Bears Shane Muspratt Parramatta Eels Justin Smith South Sydney Rabbitohs Malo Solomona Richmond Rovers Johnathan Thurston Canterbury Bulldogs Carl Webb Brisbane Broncos
2005 Losses Player Signed From Kevin Campion Retired Nathan Fien Warriors Steven Goodhew Easts Tigers Keiran Kerr Widnes Vikings (mid-season) Ben Laity Released Jamie McDonald Melbourne Storm Michael Meigan Balmain Tigers Aaron Morgan Norths Devils Glenn Morrison Parramatta Eels Chris Sheppard St George Illawarra Dragons (mid-season) Daniel Sorbello Wynnum Manly Seagulls Hale Vaa'sa Easts Tigers Derrick Watkins Brisbane Broncos
Ladder
Fixtures
Regular season
Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals Attendance13 MarchRound 1 Brisbane BroncosSuncorp Stadium16 – 29 M. Bowen, Jensen, Williams Hannay (2/3) 43,48818 MarchRound 2 Canterbury BulldogsDairy Farmers Stadium24 – 12 M. Bowen, Hannay, Webb, Williams Hannay (4/7) 21,13827 MarchRound 3 WarriorsEricsson Stadium32 – 22 Jensen (2), M. Bowen, Southern, Williams Hannay (5/7), Thurston (1/1) 13,8882 AprilRound 4 Newcastle KnightsDairy Farmers Stadium52 – 18 Hannay (2), Sing (2), M. Bowen, Smith, Southern, Thurston, Williams Hannay (5/7), Smith (2/2), Myles (1/1) 22,3479 AprilRound 5 Cronulla SharksToyota Park6 – 38 Webb Hannay (1/1) 17,32316 AprilRound 6 Wests TigersDairy Farmers Stadium44 – 20 Sing (3), B. Bowen (2), Bowman, Jensen, Lowe Thurston (5/7), Rauhihi (1/1) 20,36123 AprilRound 7 Penrith PanthersPenrith Stadium36 – 22 M. Bowen (2), Jensen (2), B. Bowen, Luck Hannay (6/6) 17,99830 AprilRound 8 Sydney RoostersDairy Farmers Stadium38 – 18 Bowman (2), M. Bowen, Faiumu, Hannay, O'Donnell, Smith Hannay (5/9) 22,4768 MayRound 9 Parramatta EelsParramatta Stadium12 – 50 Faiumu, Sing Hannay (2/2) 8,05114 MayRound 10 Brisbane BroncosDairy Farmers Stadium6 – 23 M. Bowen Hannay (1/2) 22,477Round 11Bye27 MayRound 12 Canterbury BulldogsCarrara Stadium48 – 12 Williams (2), M. Bowen, Lillyman, Payne, Southern, Thurston, Tronc Smith (4/4), Thurston (4/4) 21,0124 JuneRound 13 Cronulla SharksDairy Farmers Stadium56 – 14 Bowman (2), Sing (2), Smith (2), B. Bowen, M. Bowen, Payne, Webb Smith (4/5), Thurston (4/5) 20,84312 JuneRound 14 St George Illawarra DragonsOki Jubilee Stadium4 – 34 Barsley Hannay (0/1) 15,260Round 15Bye25 JuneRound 16 Canberra RaidersCanberra Stadium22 – 23 M. Bowen, Bowman, Thurston Thurston (3/4) 9,1292 JulyRound 17 WarriorsDairy Farmers Stadium24 – 16 Jensen (2), Sweeney (2), Faiumu Hannay (2/5) 20,07810 JulyRound 18 Newcastle KnightsEnergyAustralia Stadium18 – 22 B. Bowen, Bowman, Sing, Williams Hannay (1/4) 11,86416 JulyRound 19 South Sydney RabbitohsDairy Farmers Stadium14 – 16 Sing, Smith, Williams Thurston (1/3) 17,03823 JulyRound 20 Penrith PanthersDairy Farmers Stadium38 – 18 Hannay (2), M. Bowen, Firman, Thurston, Williams Hannay (6/7), Thurston (1/1) 18,93231 JulyRound 21 Manly Sea EaglesBrookvale Oval26 – 24 Williams (3), Jensen, Payne Hannay (3/5) 13,1185 AugustRound 22 St George Illawarra DragonsDairy Farmers Stadium16 – 36 M. Bowen, Bowman, Jensen Hannay (2/3) 21,02114 AugustRound 23 Wests TigersCampbelltown Stadium16 – 28 M. Bowen, Sargent, Williams Thurston (2/3) 20,52720 AugustRound 24 Canberra RaidersDairy Farmers Stadium31 – 28 Payne (2), M. Bowen, Thurston, Williams Hannay (5/5), Thurston (1 FG) 17,89328 AugustRound 25 South Sydney RabbitohsCentral Coast Stadium30 – 16 Sing (3), Faiumu, Norton, O'Donnell Hannay (3/7) 13,0793 SeptemberRound 26 Melbourne StormDairy Farmers Stadium30 – 24 M. Bowen (2), Bowman, Sing, Williams Thurston (5/6) 22,471 Legend:
Finals
Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals Attendance9 SeptemberQualifying Final Wests TigersTelstra Stadium6 – 50 Sing Hannay (1/1) 26,46317 SeptemberSemi Final Melbourne StormAussie Stadium24 – 16 Williams (2), M. Bowen, Faiumu Hannay (2/3), Thurston (2/2) 16,81025 SeptemberPreliminary Final Parramatta EelsTelstra Stadium29 – 0 M. Bowen, Firman, Hannay, Jensen, Williams Hannay (4/6), Thurston (1 FG) 44,3272 OctoberGrand Final Wests TigersTelstra Stadium16 – 30 M. Bowen, Bowman, Sing Hannay (2/3) 82,453 Legend:
Statistics NameAppTGFGPts1----105--202521--84259--36215--20112--821762-1522311--44121--481--491--47----7-1-2172--8262--8285--2026-1-2191--43----5----2516--6425510-40273--1232--826528278271--4163--122318--72 Totals 127 102 2 714 Source:
Representatives The following players played a representative match in 2005.
ANZAC Test City vs Country State of Origin 1 State of Origin 2 State of Origin 3 Tri-NationsMatthew Bowen - - Queensland Queensland Queensland - Paul Bowman - - Queensland Queensland Queensland -David Faiumu - - - - - New Zealand Luke O'Donnell City - - - - Australia Paul Rauhihi New Zealand - - - - New ZealandMatt Sing Australia - Queensland Queensland Queensland -Johnathan Thurston - - Queensland Queensland Queensland - Carl Webb - - Queensland Queensland - - Ty Williams - - Queensland Queensland Queensland -
Honours
League Dally M Medal: Johnathan Thurston Dally M Halfback of the Year: Johnathan Thurston Rugby League Players Association Player of the Year: Johnathan Thurston
Club Player of the Year: Johnathan Thurston Players' Player: Paul Bowman Club Person of the Year: Rod Jensen
Feeder Clubs
Queensland Cup North Queensland Young Guns – 1st, Premiers
References