Graham Murray
Graham Murray (born January 6 1955) is currently the coach of the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League. He has been the coach of the club since April 2002 when he replaced Murray Hurst. In 2004 the Cowboys made the NRL finals for the first time, and improved on their efforts in 2005 when they lost the grand final to the Wests Tigers.
Playing Career
- Parramatta Eels 1977-1979 - 45 games
- South Sydney Rabbitohs 1981-1983 - 43 games
Coaching Career
- Illawarra Steelers - 1991 to 1995 - qualified for NSWRL Top 5 in 1992
- Hunter Mariners - 1997 - finalists of the World Club Challenge
- Leeds Rhinos - 1997 to 1999 - Challenge Cup finalists in 1999
- Sydney Roosters - 2000 to 2001 - qualified for NRL Grand Final in 2000 (lost 6-14 to Brisbane Broncos
- North Queensland Cowboys - Since 2002
Representative Coaching Career
- NSW City Origin - 2001 to 2005 - won annual contest against Country Origin in 2002, 2003 and 2005
- New South Wales State of Origin team - appointed coach for 2006 series