2005 North Queensland Cowboys season

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.

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.

Statistics
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Representatives
The following players played a representative match in 2005.

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

Queensland Cup

 * North Queensland Young Guns – 1st, Premiers