The 2009 North Queensland Cowboys season was the 15th season in the club's history. Coached by Neill Henry and captained by Johnathan Thurston, they competed in the National Rugby League's 2009 Telstra Premiership and finished the regular season 12th (out of 16), failing to reach the play-offs for the second consecutive year. Forward Luke O'Donnell was named the club's player of the year.
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