2021 North Queensland Cowboys season explained

Year:2021
Team Colour:navy
Font Colour:white
League:NRL
League Rank:15th
League Wins:7
League Draws:0
League Losses:17
Points For:460
Points Against:748
Playoff Result:Missed finals
Ceo Title:CEO
Ceo:Jeff Reibel
Coach Title:Coach
Avg Attendance:14,472
High Attendance:22,222 (vs. Brisbane Broncos, Round 9)
Top Tries:Kyle Feldt (12)
Top Goals:Valentine Holmes (54)
Top Points:Valentine Holmes (126)
Next Season:2022

The 2021 North Queensland Cowboys season was the 27th in the club's history. Coached by Todd Payten and captained by Jason Taumalolo, they competed in the NRL's 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.[1] [2] On 16 December 2020, Taumalolo was named as co-captain of the club alongside Morgan.[3]

The club endured another disappointing season in 2021, missing the finals for the fourth consecutive year.[4]

Season summary

On 9 April, co-captain Michael Morgan announced his immediate retirement from rugby league due to an ongoing shoulder injury.[5]

Milestones

Squad

Squad movement

Gains

Player Signed FromUntil End of Notes
Javid Bowen Northern Pride
Kane Bradley Wests Tigers
Lachlan Burr New Zealand Warriors
Tom Dearden Brisbane Broncos (mid-season)
Laitia Moceidreke Canterbury Bulldogs (mid-season)

Losses

Player Signed ToUntil End of Notes
John Asiata Brisbane Broncos
Michael Bell Townsville Blackhawks (mid-season)
Jake Clifford Newcastle Knights (mid-season)
Gavin CooperRetired
Wiremu Greig Parramatta Eels (mid-season)
Esan Marsters Gold Coast Titans (mid-season)
Josh McGuire St George Illawarra Dragons (mid-season)
Michael MorganRetired (mid-season)
Justin O'NeillRetired (mid-season)
Tom Opacic Parramatta Eels
Dan Russell Brisbane Tigers
Tukimihia Simpkins Wests Tigers
Garrett Smith Newcastle Knights

Re-signings

Player ClubUntil End of Notes
Javid Bowen North Queensland Cowboys
Ben Condon North Queensland Cowboys
Scott Drinkwater North Queensland Cowboys
Jake Granville North Queensland Cowboys
Ben Hampton North Queensland Cowboys
Griffin Neame North Queensland Cowboys
Riley Price North Queensland Cowboys

Fixtures

Pre-season

On 13 February, the Cowboys played the Townsville Blackhawks in an unofficial hour-long scrimmage match in Ayr.[7]

Regular season

Date Round Opponent Venue Score TriesGoals Attendance
Saturday, 13 MarchRound 1 Penrith PanthersPanthers Stadium0 – 2414,077
Saturday, 20 MarchRound 2 St George Illawarra DragonsQueensland Country Bank Stadium18 – 25Granville, Hess, HolmesHolmes (3/3)15,120
Sunday, 28 MarchRound 3 Gold Coast TitansQueensland Country Bank Stadium8 – 44Tabuai-Fidow, TaulagiHolmes (0/2) 12,621
Saturday, 3 AprilRound 4 Cronulla SharksNetstrata Jubilee Stadium10 – 48Holmes, Tabuai-FidowHolmes (1/2) 5,119
Sunday, 11 AprilRound 5 Wests TigersLeichhardt Oval34 – 30Taulagi (2), Burr, Condon, Drinkwater, Tabuai-FidowHolmes (5/6)9,433
Sunday, 18 AprilRound 6 Canterbury BulldogsQueensland Country Bank Stadium30 – 18Condon, Dunn, Feldt, Granville, RobsonHolmes (5/5)11,965
Saturday, 24 AprilRound 7 Canberra RaidersQueensland Country Bank Stadium26 – 24Condon, Feldt, O'Neill, RobsonHolmes (5/5)13,791
Sunday, 2 MayRound 8 WarriorsCentral Coast Stadium20 – 24Taulagi (2), Drinkwater, RobsonHolmes (2/4)3,692
Saturday, 8 MayRound 9 Brisbane BroncosQueensland Country Bank Stadium19 – 18Feldt, Lemuelu, TaumaloloHolmes (3/4, 1 FG)22,222
Saturday, 15 MayRound 10 Sydney RoostersSuncorp Stadium16 – 30Drinkwater (2), BowenHolmes (2/4)45,122
Thursday, 20 MayRound 11 Newcastle KnightsQueensland Country Bank Stadium36 – 20Taulagi (3), Dunn, Holmes, Luki, RobsonHolmes (4/7)11,208
Friday, 28 MayRound 12 WarriorsQueensland Country Bank Stadium29 – 28Clifford, Drinkwater, Feldt, Tabuai-Fidow, TaulagiHolmes (4/5, 1 FG)14,951
Round 13Bye
Friday, 11 JuneRound 14 Manly Sea Eagles4 Pines Park18 – 50Holmes (3/3) 6,801
Friday, 18 JuneRound 15 Cronulla SharksQueensland Country Bank Stadium24 – 26Feldt (2), Dearden, MoloHolmes (4/4) 13,926
Saturday, 3 JulyRound 16 Newcastle KnightsMcDonald Jones Stadium0 – 387,610
Friday, 9 JulyRound 17 South Sydney RabbitohsMcDonald Jones Stadium18 - 46Dearden, Wright, FeldtDrinkwater (3/4)3,127
Saturday, 17 JulyRound 18 Sydney RoostersQueensland Country Bank Stadium18 - 34Bowen, Tabuai-Fidow, RobsonDrinkwater (3/3)15,933
Friday, 23 JulyRound 19 Melbourne StormQueensland Country Bank Stadium16 – 20Bradley, Feldt, HessDrinkwater (2/3)14,924
Friday, 30 JulyRound 20 Brisbane BroncosSuncorp Stadium18 – 37Dearden, Feldt, GranvilleDrinkwater (3/4)29,136
Sunday, 8 AugustRound 21 Gold Coast TitansCbus Super Stadium14 – 36Dearden, Feldt, HolmesHolmes (1/3)0[8]
Saturday, 14 AugustRound 22 Wests TigersQueensland Country Bank Stadium16 – 24Dearden, Hampton, NanaiHolmes (2/4)12,663
Saturday, 21 AugustRound 23 Parramatta EelsCbus Super Stadium16 – 32Granville, Luki, MoceidrekeHolmes (2/3)3,013
Saturday, 28 AugustRound 24 St George Illawarra DragonsBrowne Park38 – 26Feldt (2), Dearden, Hampton, Luki, Robson, Tabuai-FidowHolmes (5/7)4,487
Sunday, 4 SeptemberRound 25 Manly Sea EaglesQueensland Country Bank Stadium18 – 46Condon, McLean, Tabuai-FidowHolmes (3/3)14,336
Legend:

Statistics

NameAppTGFGPts
5----
93--12
21--4
151--4
71--4
114--16
6----
126--24
24511-42
202--8
2012--48
11----
244--16
102--8
222--8
3----
204542126
9----
131--4
113--12
3----
4----
241--4
11--4
191--4
2----
41--4
3----
51--4
246--24
148--32
2010--40
151--4
161--4
Totals 82 65 2 460

Representatives

The following players have played a representative match in 2021.

Honours

Club

Feeder Clubs

Queensland Cup

Women's team

QRL Women's Premiership

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Todd gets the nod: Cowboys name Payten as new coach. NRL.com. Alicia. Newton. 4 September 2020. 4 September 2020.
  2. Web site: North Queensland Cowboys name Todd Payten coach for next three seasons. 30 August 2020. Wide World of Sports.
  3. Web site: Taumalolo named Cowboys co-captainTaumalolo named Cowboys co-captain. 16 December 2020. NQ Cowboys.
  4. Web site: Storm chasers: Turbo sizzles as Sea Eagles set up epic clash. 4 September 2021. NRL.
  5. Web site: Morgan announces immediate retirement. 9 April 2021. NQ Cowboys.
  6. Web site: Storm survive stern Cowboys test to make it 15 straight. 23 July 2021. NRL.
  7. Web site: Cowboys to face Blackhawks in Ayr. 29 January 2021. NQ Cowboys.
  8. Game played behind closed doors
  9. Web site: 2021 Presentation Night: Live Updates. 9 September 2020. NQ Cowboys.

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