2016 North Queensland Cowboys season

June 2020 August 2019 2016 navy white NRL NRL 4th 15 0 9 584 355 CEO Greg Tonner Coach Paul Green Johnathan Thurston Matthew Scott 1300SMILES Stadium 16,692 25,163 (vs. Brisbane Broncos, Round 11) Kyle Feldt (15) Johnathan Thurston (98) Johnathan Thurston (201) 2015 2017 The 2016 North Queensland Cowboys season was the 22nd in the club's history and their first as defending premiers. THe team is based in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Coached by Paul Green and co-captained by Johnathan Thurston and Matthew Scott, they competed in the NRL's 2016 Telstra Premiership. In the pre-season the Cowboys competed in the 2016 Auckland Nines tournament, reaching the quarter-finals. The team finished the regular season in 4th, losing in the preliminary final to the eventual premiers, the Cronulla Sharks. Season summary Milestones Round 1: Johnathan Thurston scored his 1,800th point in the NRL. Round 3: Lachlan Coote scored his 50th try in the NRL. Round 5: Javid Bowen made his NRL debut. Round 5: James Tamou played his 150th game for the club. Round 5: Javid Bowen scored his first NRL try. Round 7: Justin O'Neill played his 100th NRL game. Round 7: Johnathan Thurston scored his 1,000th point at 1300SMILES Stadium. Round 9: Kane Linnett scored his 50th NRL try. Round 10: Ethan Lowe played his 50th game for the club. Round 11: Johnathan Thurston played his 250th game for the club. Round 12: Jahrome Hughes made his debut for the club. Round 12: Jahrome Hughes scored his first NRL try. Round 13: Ray Thompson played his 100th game for the club. Round 13: Gavin Cooper scored his 50th try for the club. Round 14: Jason Taumalolo played his 100th game for the club. Round 17: Gavin Cooper played his 150th game for the club. Round 18: Josh Chudleigh made his NRL debut. Round 18: Josh Chudleigh scored his first NRL try. Round 26: Lachlan Coote and Jake Granville played their 50th games for the club. Finals Week 1: Ben Hannant played his 50th game for the club. Finals Week 2: Justin O'Neill played his 50th game for the club. Finals Week 2: Kalyn Ponga made his NRL debut. Finals Week 2: Michael Morgan played his 100th game for the club. Finals Week 3: John Asiata played his 50th game for the club. Squad List North Queensland Cowboys NRL Squad 2016 navy white white navy Cowboys Squad 2016 10 October 2015 AUS LK SR John Asiata AUS PR LK Scott Bolton AUS CE WG Javid Bowen AUS HK Josh Chudleigh AUS SR Gavin Cooper AUS FB Lachlan Coote AUS WG Kyle Feldt AUS HK Jake Granville AUS PR Ben Hannant AUS SR Coen Hess AUS PR Sam Hoare AUS CE FB Shaun Hudson AUS FB FE Jahrome Hughes AUS PR Patrick Kaufusi AUS HK LK Rory Kostjasyn AUS FE Kyle Laybutt AUS CE Kane Linnett AUS SR Ethan Lowe AUS SR Patrick Mago AUS CE WG Tautau Moga AUS FE FB Michael Morgan AUS CE WG Justin O'Neill AUS FB Kalyn Ponga AUS PR Matthew Scott y AUS PR LK Ben Spina AUS PR James Tamou NZL LK Jason Taumalolo AUS HK HB Ray Thompson AUS PR Johnathan Thurston y AUS PR Braden Uele NZL WG CE Antonio Winterstein Paul Green David Furner Todd Payten Squad Movement Gains Player Signed from Until end of NotesShaun HudsonGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2017Meyn Travis Hudson moves to Cowboys as Origin star Brian Kelly agrees to stay on Gold Coast http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/sport/nrl/hudson-moves-to-cowboys-as-origin-star-brian-kelly-agrees-to-stay-on-gold-coast/story-fnj9yd9w-1227451530048 The Gold Coast Bulletin 22 July 2015 24 September 2015 8 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924023440/http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/sport/nrl/hudson-moves-to-cowboys-as-origin-star-brian-kelly-agrees-to-stay-on-gold-coast/story-fnj9yd9w-1227451530048 liveJahrome HughesTownsville Blackhawks 16 Townsville Blackhawks2016Thompson Michael Jahrome Hughes signs with North Queensland Cowboys http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/sport/nrl/jahrome-hughes-signs-with-north-queensland-cowboys/story-fnjfzr6n-1227563737117 The Townsville Bulletin 9 October 2015Patrick MagoCanberra 16 Canberra Raiders2016Cowboys NQ First playing squads for 2016 named http://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2016/02/02/first_playing_squads.html NQ Cowboys 2 February 2016 8 May 2016 26 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160508053331/http://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2016/02/02/first_playing_squads.html live Losses Player Signed To Until end of NotesGlenn HallTownsville Blackhawks 16 Townsville Blackhawks2016Blackhawks Gains and Losses http://www.qrl.com.au/news/2015/11/17/townsville_blackhawk.html QRL.com.au 17 November 2015 4 March 2016 20 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113931/http://www.qrl.com.au/news/2015/11/17/townsville_blackhawk.html liveViliame KikauPenrith 16 Penrith Panthers2017Panthers sign Quartet of Young Guns http://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2015/06/10/panthers_sign_quarte.html Penrith Panthers 10 June 2015 24 September 2015 8 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924071206/http://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2015/06/10/panthers_sign_quarte.html liveCameron KingParramatta 16 Parramatta Eels2016Eels Announce Two New Signings http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2015/08/13/eels_announce_two_ne.html Parramatta Eels 13 August 2015 16 October 2015 8 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151016095550/http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2015/08/13/eels_announce_two_ne.html liveRobert LuiSalford City 16 Salford Red Devils2016Ryan Nathan England bound Robert Lui leaves door ajar for NRL return http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/england-bound-robert-lui-leaves-door-ajar-for-nrl-return-exile-files/story-e6frf3ou-1227558437659 FOX Sports Australia 6 October 2015Hezron MurghaTownsville Blackhawks 16 Townsville Blackhawks2016Blackhawks Gains and Losses http://www.qrl.com.au/news/2015/11/17/townsville_blackhawk.html QRL.com.au 17 November 2015 4 March 2016 20 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113931/http://www.qrl.com.au/news/2015/11/17/townsville_blackhawk.html liveZac SantoCanberra 16 Canberra Raiders2016Tuxworth Jon Canberra Raiders hope Zac Santo can emulate Jordan Rapana and seize his chance http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/canberra-raiders-hope-zac-santo-can-emulate-jordan-rapana-and-seize-his-chance-20151219-glrlbi#ixzz3uq7drTyp SMH 20 December 2015 22 December 2015 20 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222224821/http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/canberra-raiders-hope-zac-santo-can-emulate-jordan-rapana-and-seize-his-chance-20151219-glrlbi#ixzz3uq7drTyp liveScott SchulteParramatta 16 Parramatta Eels2016Eels Parra Eels sign trio for 2016 http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2015/10/21/eels_sign_trio.html Parramatta Eels 21 October 2015 23 October 2015 21 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151023193719/http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2015/10/21/eels_sign_trio.html liveKelepi TanginoaParramatta 16 Parramatta Eels2016Eels Parra Eels sign trio for 2016 http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2015/10/21/eels_sign_trio.html Parramatta Eels 21 October 2015 23 October 2015 21 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151023193719/http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2015/10/21/eels_sign_trio.html liveMatthew WrightManly 16 Manly Sea Eagles (mid-season)2018Sea Eagles Manly Matthew Wright to join Manly http://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2016/04/22/matthew_wright_to_jo.af_news.html Manly Sea Eagles 22 April 2016 22 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160425095223/http://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2016/04/22/matthew_wright_to_jo.af_news.html 25 April 2016 dead dmy-all Re-signings Player Club Until end of Notes Javid BowenNorth Queensland 16 North Queensland Cowboys2018 http://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2016/08/02/cowboys_re_sign_youn.html Cowboys re-sign young NRL talent August 2016 26 August 2016 26 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160826235326/http://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2016/08/02/cowboys_re_sign_youn.html liveJosh ChudleighNorth Queensland 16 North Queensland Cowboys2018http://www.zerotackle.com/rugby-league/players/josh-chudleigh/ Josh Chudleigh 26 August 2016 27 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160827021859/http://www.zerotackle.com/rugby-league/players/josh-chudleigh/ liveLachlan CooteNorth Queensland 16 North Queensland Cowboys2018 http://www.zerotackle.com/coote-re-signs-with-cowboys-21577/#p3Ie9vyfdx7zSB4J.97 Coote re-signs with Cowboys 27 April 2016 27 April 2016 27 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160427080209/http://www.zerotackle.com/coote-re-signs-with-cowboys-21577/#p3Ie9vyfdx7zSB4J.97 liveJake GranvilleNorth Queensland 16 North Queensland Cowboys2018 http://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2015/11/27/granville_extends_ti.html Granville extends time at Cowboys 27 November 2015 21 January 2016 7 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160107190757/http://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2015/11/27/granville_extends_ti.html liveSam HoareNorth Queensland 16 North Queensland Cowboys2018 http://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2016/08/02/cowboys_re_sign_youn.html Cowboys re-sign young NRL talent August 2016 26 August 2016 26 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160826235326/http://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2016/08/02/cowboys_re_sign_youn.html livePatrick KaufusiNorth Queensland 16 North Queensland Cowboys2017 http://www.zerotackle.com/cowboys-re-sign-patrick-kaufusi-23231/ Cowboys re-sign Patrick Kaufusi 9 August 2016 26 August 2016 27 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160827014240/http://www.zerotackle.com/cowboys-re-sign-patrick-kaufusi-23231/ liveKane LinnettNorth Queensland 16 North Queensland Cowboys2018 http://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2016/05/26/linnett_to_remain_in.html Linnett to remain in Cowboys stable 26 May 2016 1 July 2016 30 June 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160630113601/http://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2016/05/26/linnett_to_remain_in.html liveEthan LoweNorth Queensland 16 North Queensland Cowboys2018 http://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2016/07/01/cowboys_re_sign_prem.html Cowboys re-sign premiership duo July 2016 1 July 2016 4 July 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160704055028/http://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2016/07/01/cowboys_re_sign_prem.html liveJustin O'NeillNorth Queensland 16 North Queensland Cowboys2018 http://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2016/07/01/cowboys_re_sign_prem.html Cowboys re-sign premiership duo July 2016 1 July 2016 4 July 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160704055028/http://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2016/07/01/cowboys_re_sign_prem.html liveAntonio WintersteinNorth Queensland 16 North Queensland Cowboys2018http://www.cowboys.com.au/ Home cowboys.com.au 7 January 2016 10 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160110052630/http://www.cowboys.com.au/ live Ladder Fixtures NRL Auckland Nines 2016 NRL Auckland Nines The NRL Auckland Nines is a pre-season rugby league nines competition featuring all 16 NRL clubs. The Cowboys, whose side featured a returning Matthew Bowen, finished first in their pool before being eliminated by the Melbourne Storm in the quarter-finals. Pool Play Rangitoto pool Date Time (Local) Round Opponent Venue Score Tries GoalsSaturday, 6 February1:20pmRound 1Newcastle 16 Newcastle KnightsEden Park28 – 12 Cooper (3), Gela-Mosby (2), O'Neill M. Bowen (1), Morgan (1)Saturday, 6 February5:40pmRound 2Wests Tigers 16 Wests TigersEden Park12 – 13 Gela-Mosby (2), Winterstein -Sunday, 7 February11:50amRound 3Penrith 16 Penrith PanthersEden Park15 – 11Cooper, Hess, Lowe Coote (1)Sunday, 7 February2:30pmQuarter-finalMelbourne 16 Melbourne StormEden Park6 – 14 Kostjasyn Coote (1) Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA Pre-season 2016 World Club Series Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals AttendanceSaturday, 6 FebruaryTrial 1Brisbane 16 Brisbane BroncosSalter Oval26 – 48Chudleigh, Creith, Hughes, Mago, Ponga Laybutt (3/5) 8,122Thursday, 11 FebruaryTrial 2Townsville Blackhawks 16 Townsville BlackhawksJack Manski Oval18 – 16Cooper, Morgan, O'Neill Thurston (3/3) -Sunday, 21 FebruaryTrial 3Leeds 16 Leeds RhinosHeadingley Stadium38 – 4 O'Neill (2), Coote, Feldt, Linnett, Morgan, Thurston Thurston (5/7) 19,778 Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA Regular season Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals AttendanceSaturday, 5 MarchRound 1Cronulla 16 Cronulla Sharks1300SMILES Stadium20 – 14 Linnett, Lowe, O'Neill Thurston (4/4) 15,519Saturday, 12 MarchRound 2Parramatta 16 Parramatta EelsPirtek Stadium16 – 20 Lowe, O'Neill, Taumalolo Thurston (2/3) 12,194Thursday, 17 MarchRound 3Sydney Roosters 16 Sydney Roosters1300SMILES Stadium40 – 0 Bolton, Coote, Feldt, Linnett, Morgan, Taumalolo, Winterstein Thurston (6/7) 8,099Friday, 25 MarchRound 4Brisbane 16 Brisbane BroncosSuncorp Stadium20 – 21Granville, Morgan, Lowe Thurston (4/4) 46,176Saturday, 2 AprilRound 5St George Illawarra 16 St George Illawarra Dragons1300SMILES Stadium36 – 0Feldt (2), Bolton, Bowen, Cooper, O'NeillThurston (6/6) 17,444Saturday, 9 AprilRound 6Penrith 16 Penrith PanthersPepper Stadium23 – 18Bowen, Cooper, Feldt, O'NeillThurston (3/4), Coote (1 FG)13,725Friday, 15 AprilRound 7South Sydney 16 South Sydney Rabbitohs1300SMILES Stadium44 – 18O'Neill (2), Cooper, Feldt, Lowe, Morgan, Thurston, WintersteinThurston (6/8)15,487Saturday, 23 AprilRound 8Parramatta 16 Parramatta Eels1300SMILES Stadium32 – 16 Morgan (2), Cooper, Coote, Winterstein Thurston (6/7) 19,308Saturday, 30 AprilRound 9Manly 16 Manly Sea EaglesBrookvale Oval34 – 18Feldt (2), Cooper, Linnett, Morgan, WintersteinThurston (5/6)11,734Saturday, 14 MayRound 10Melbourne 16 Melbourne StormSuncorp Stadium14 – 15Cooper, MorganThurston (3/3) 52,347Friday, 20 MayRound 11Brisbane 16 Brisbane Broncos1300SMILES Stadium19 – 18Coote, O'Neill, Scott Thurston (3/3, 1 FG) 25,163Saturday, 28 MayRound 12St George Illawarra 16 St George Illawarra DragonsWIN Stadium10 – 14Feldt, HughesLowe (1/2)10,032Saturday, 4 JuneRound 13Newcastle 16 Newcastle Knights1300SMILES Stadium46 – 16Feldt (2), Ray Thompson (2), Cooper, Granville, Kostjasyn, WintersteinThurston (7/8)14,651Monday, 13 JuneRound 14Cronulla 16 Cronulla SharksSouthern Cross Group Stadium10 – 13WintersteinThurston (3/3) 13,119Round 15ByeMonday, 27 JuneRound 16Manly 16 Manly Sea Eagles1300SMILES Stadium30 – 26 Taumalolo (2), Coote, Tamou, Winterstein Thurston (5/5) 15,584Sunday, 3 JulyRound 17South Sydney 16 South Sydney RabbitohsBarlow Park20 – 0 Bowen, Scott, Thurston Thurston (4/5) 14,923Monday, 11 JulyRound 18Canberra 16 Canberra RaidersGIO Stadium12 – 26Chudleigh, HessLowe (2/2) 8,328Round 19ByeThursday, 21 JulyRound 20Canterbury 16 Canterbury Bulldogs1300SMILES Stadium36 – 0Winterstein (3), O'Neill (2), Bowen, LoweLowe (2/3), Thurston (2/4)11,260Saturday, 30 JulyRound 21Melbourne 16 Melbourne Storm1300SMILES Stadium8 – 16 Winterstein Lowe (2/2) 20,256Sunday, 7 AugustRound 22Wests Tigers 16 Wests TigersLeichhardt Oval14 – 26Linnett, Lowe Thurston (3/3) 14,246Sunday, 14 AugustRound 23Sydney Roosters 16 Sydney RoostersAllianz Stadium10 – 22Linnett, Lowe Thurston (1/2) 8,760Saturday, 20 AugustRound 24New Zealand Warriors 16 New Zealand Warriors1300SMILES Stadium34 – 6Feldt (2), Morgan, O'Neill, Taumalolo, Ray Thompson Thurston (5/6) 15,676Thursday, 25 AugustRound 25Canterbury 16 Canterbury BulldogsBelmore Sports Ground24 – 16Lowe (2), Hess, Taumalolo Thurston (4/5) 10,144Saturday, 3 SeptemberRound 26Gold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans1300SMILES Stadium32 – 16Cooper (2), O'Neill, Tamou, Winterstein Thurston (6/6) 21,495 Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #cfecec Bye 1px solid #AAAAAA Finals Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals AttendanceSaturday, 10 SeptemberQualifying FinalMelbourne 16 Melbourne StormAAMI Park 16 – 10 Feldt, Winterstein Thurston (1/2) 21,233Friday, 16 SeptemberSemi-finalBrisbane 16 Brisbane Broncos1300SMILES Stadium26 – 20 O'Neill (2), Hess, Morgan Thurston (5/6)23,804Friday, 23 SeptemberPreliminary FinalCronulla 16 Cronulla SharksAllianz Stadium32 –20Feldt (2), Coote, Hess Thurston (2/4) 36,717 Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA Statistics NameAppTGFGPtsJohn Asiata19----Scott Bolton rugby league272--8Javid Bowen104--16Josh Chudleigh11--4Gavin Cooper269--36Lachlan Coote275-121Kyle Feldt2415--60Jake Granville Jake Granville252--8Ben Hannant Ben Hannant24----Coen Hess84--16Jahrome Hughes11--4Patrick Kaufusi12----Rory Kostjasyn261--4Kane Linnett225--20Ethan Lowe2597-50Tautau Moga1----Michael Morgan Michael Morgan (rugby league b.1991)229--36Justin O'Neill2513--52Kalyn Ponga2----Matthew Scott Matthew Scott (rugby league)232--8Ben Spina2----James Tamou252--8Jason Taumalolo276--24Ray Thompson Ray Thompson (rugby league)73--12Johnathan Thurston242961201Antonio Winterstein2413--52 Totals 108 103 2 640 Representatives The following players have played a representative match in 2016. All Stars match ANZAC Test Polynesian Cup City vs Country Residents match State of Origin 1 State Of Origin 2 State of Origin 3 Four NationsJohn Asiata - - Samoa - - - - - - Gavin Cooper - - - - - - - Queensland - Jahrome Hughes - - - - Queensland - - - - Patrick Kaufusi - - Tonga - - - - - - Rory Kostjasyn - - - Country - - - - - Kane Linnett - - - Country - - - - - Michael Morgan - Australia - - - Queensland Queensland - Australia Justin O'Neill - - - - - Queensland Queensland Queensland Australia Matthew Scott - Australia - - - Queensland Queensland Queensland Australia James Tamou - Australia - - - New South Wales New South Wales New South Wales - Jason Taumalolo - New Zealand - - - - - - New Zealand Johnathan Thurston - Australia - - - Queensland Queensland Queensland Australia Antonio Winterstein - - Samoa - - - - - - Matthew Wright World All Stars - - - - - - - - Honours League Dally M Medal: Jason Taumalolo Dally M Lock of the Year: Jason Taumalolo Rugby League Players Association Player of the Year: Jason Taumalolo NYC Team of the Year: Gideon Gela-Mosby, Kalyn Ponga, Brandon Smith Club Paul Bowman Medal: Jason Taumalolo Players' Player: Jason Taumalolo Member's Player of the Year: Jason Taumalolo Club Person of the Year: John Asiata Most Improved: Ethan Lowe Rookie of the Year: Javid Bowen NYC Player of the Year: Brandon Smith Townsville Bulletins' Fan Choice Award: Michael Morgan Feeder Clubs National Youth Competition North Queensland 16 North Queensland Cowboys - 2nd, lost preliminary final Queensland Cup Mackay Cutters 16 Mackay Cutters - 14th, missed finals Northern Pride 16 Northern Pride - 8th, missed finals Townsville Blackhawks 16 Townsville Blackhawks - 3rd, lost semi final References 30em 27 27 53 S 153 0 34 E title Category:North Queensland Cowboys seasons North Queensland Cowboys season