Josh Hannay(born 11 January 1980) is an Australian professionalrugby leaguecoach who is an assistant coach of theCronulla-Sutherland Sharksin theNRLand assistant coach of theQueensland rugby league team.He is also a former professionalrugby league footballerwho played as acentrein the 1990s and 2000s.
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| Full name | Joshua Hannay | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 11 January 1980 Moranbah,Queensland, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 98 kg (15 st 6 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre,Wing,Five-eighth | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AQueenslandState of Originrepresentative, Hannay spent nine seasons with theNorth Queensland Cowboysand was the club's highest point scorer until 2011. He later had stints with theCronulla-Sutherland SharksandCeltic Crusaders,before moving into coaching.
In 2020, he served as the interim head coach of theCowboysin theNational Rugby League.
Background
editBorn and raised inMoranbah, Queensland,Hannay played his junior rugby league for the Moranbah Miners before being signed by theNorth Queensland Cowboysat 15. InTownsville,he attendedTownsville Grammar School.[2][3][4]
Playing career
editNorth Queensland Cowboys
editIn Round 15 of the1996 ARL season,Cowboys' head coachGraham Lowenamed Hannay to make his first grade debut against theWestern Suburbs Magpies.At 16 years and 185 days old, Hannay would have been the second youngest player to debut in Australian history afterRay Stehr,who debuted at 16 years and 85 days in 1929. The selection was ultimately blocked by theAustralian Rugby League(ARL), as Hannay (who was born in 1980), had to turn 17 the year he debuted to be eligible.[5]
In Round 3 of the1998 NRL season,almost two years after his vetoed debut, the now 18-year old Hannay made his NRL debut in the Cowboys' 16–15 win over theParramatta Eels,scoring a try. In Round 23, he scored his first NRL hat-trick in a 12–28 loss to theManly Warringah Sea Eagles.In his rookie season for the club, he played 21 games, starting at eithercentreorwing,scoring 15 tries, 29 goals and 118 points to finish as the side's top try and point scorer. In 1999, despite playing just 13 games due to injuries, he represented theJunior Kangaroosalongside his Cowboys teammateScott Prince.[6]
Over the next two seasons, Hannay was further plagued by injuries, playing only 17 games, including just five in2000.In 2002, he played his first full season in four years, starting in 19 games for the Cowboys and finishing as their top point scorer.[citation needed]
In 2003, Hannay enjoyed a breakout season, playing 23 games and scoring 230 points, second in the NRL only toHazem El Masri's 294. On 16 July 2003, he made hisState of Origindebut forQueensland,starting atcentreand kicking four goals in a 36–6 Game III win overNew South WalesatSuncorp Stadium.[7]In Round 23 of the2003 season,Hannay set the record for most points (24) and most goals (10) in a single game for the Cowboys in their 60–8 win over theSouth Sydney Rabbitohs.As of 2020, his 10-goal record still stands, whileJohnathan Thurstonlater equalled his points record in 2006.
In 2004, Hannay started atcentrein all 27 games for the Cowboys as they qualified for the finals for the first time in their history. He scored 228 points that season, finishing second again in the top point scorers list to El Masri, who scored 342. In 2005, he started atcentrein the Cowboys' maidenNRL Grand Finalappearance, a 16–30 loss to theWests Tigers.[8]
In 2006, Hannay fell out of favour at the Cowboys, playing just nine games. In July, he was told by the club he would not be re-signed when his contract ended that season.[9]Despite this, Hannay earned a recall to theQueenslandside, starting at centre in their series-deciding 16–14 win over New South Wales at theTelstra DomeinMelbourne.[10]On 26 July 2006, he signed a two-year deal with theCronulla-Sutherland Sharks.[11]
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
editIn Round 1 of the2007 NRL season,Hannay made his debut for the Sharks in an 18–0 win over thePenrith Panthers.He would play just two more games before being dropped toNSW Cupby head coachRicky Stuart.In June 2007, he was dropped from the Sharks' NSW Cup side and began playing for theGymea Gorillasin the localCronulla-Sutherland Districtcompetition before being granted a release by the club.[12]
Celtic Crusaders
editIn August 2007, Hannay signed theCeltic Crusaders,who were playing in theNational League Two,helping them to promotion to theNational League One.[13][14]In 2008, he was a member of the Crusaders' side who lost toSalford Cityin the National League One Grand Final. Despite losing the Grand Final, the Crusaders finished second and earned promotion to theSuper Leaguefor the first time. In 2009, he played 17 Super League games for the Crusaders, finishing as the club's top point scorer.
Hannay did not get to finish the season, as he, along with Australian teammatesJace Van Dijk,Tony Duggan,Damien Quin,Darren MappandMark Dalle Cortwere deported after theUK Border Agencyruled they breached visa regulations.[15]Hannay was banned from entering theUnited Kingdomfor 10 years and his Crusaders' contract was cancelled with immediate effect.[16][17]
Later career
editIn November 2009, Hannay returned toAustralia,joining theMackay Cuttersin theQueensland Cupfor the 2010 season.[18]
In 2011, he returned to Moranbah to play for his junior club, the Moranbah Miners, in the Mackay and Districts A-Grade competition. In 2012, hecaptain-coachedthe club to premiership success in the competition. In 2013, he retired from playing and solely focused on coaching the Miners.[19][20]
Coaching career
editSouths Logan Magpies
editOn 9 October 2013, Hannay was appointed head coach of theSouths Logan Magpiesin theQueensland Cupfor the2014 season.[21]Over three seasons with the club, Hannay's highest place finish with the Magpies was 7th in 2016, missing the finals on points differential. He coached 70 games, winning 28, for a 40% winning percentage. In 2016 and 2017, he coached theQueensland under-18 rugby league team,losing both games to New South Wales.[22][23]
North Queensland Cowboys
editIn 2017, he returned to theNorth Queensland Cowboysas an assistant coach toPaul Green.[24]In his first season on the coaching staff, the Cowboys qualified for theNRL Grand Final,losing to theMelbourne Storm.[25]In 2018, he joined theQueenslandcoaching staff as an assistant toKevin Walters,spending just one year in the role.[26][27]
On 20 July 2020, Hannay was named as the interim head coach of theNorth Queensland Cowboysfollowing the resignation ofPaul Green.[28]In Round 17 of the2020 NRL season,after five straight losses, Hannay earned his first win as an NRL head coach after the Cowboys defeated theSt George Illawarra Dragons23–22 ingolden point.[29]On 22 September 2020, after being overlooked as full-time head coach of the Cowboys, Hannay announced he would leave the club, despite being under contract for the 2021 season.[30]
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
editOn 17 November 2020, Hannay joined theCronulla-Sutherland Sharksas an assistant coach.[31]On 14 April 2021 Hannay was named as caretaker head coach following the sacking ofJohn Morris[32]
In round 11 of the2021 NRL season,he earned his first win as Cronulla-Sutherland interim coach as the club defeated fierce rivalsSt. George Illawarra13–12.[33]
Hannay is currently an assistant coach with the Queensland State of Origin Team.
Statistics
editNRL
edit| Season | Team | Matches | T | G | GK % | F/G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 |  North Queensland
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21 | 15 | 29 | 50.0 | 0 | 118 |
| 1999 | North Queensland
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13 | 1 | 3 | 42.9 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000 | North Queensland
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5 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | North Queensland
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12 | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2002 | North Queensland
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19 | 3 | 48 | 67.6 | 0 | 108 |
| 2003 | North Queensland
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23 | 10 | 95 | 79.8 | 0 | 230 |
| 2004 | North Queensland
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27 | 8 | 98 | 73.1 | 0 | 228 |
| 2005 | North Queensland
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21 | 7 | 62 | 66.0 | 0 | 152 |
| 2006 | North Queensland
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9 | 2 | 8 | — | 53.3 | 24 |
| 2007 |  Cronulla-Sutherland
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3 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Career totals | 153 | 49 | 343 | 68.9% | 0 | 882 | |
Super League
edit| Season | Team | Matches | T | G | GK % | F/G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |  Celtic Crusaders
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17 | 3 | 24 | – | 0 | 60 |
| Career totals | 17 | 3 | 24 | – | 0 | 60 | |
State of Origin
edit| † | Denotes seasons in which Hannay won aState of Origin Series |
| Season | Team | Matches | T | G | GK % | F/G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 |  Queensland
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1 | 0 | 4 | — | 57.1 | 8 |
| 2006† | Queensland
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1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Career totals | 2 | 0 | 4 | — | 57.1 | 8 | |
Coaching
edit| Josh Hannay – Coaching Results by Season | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRL Team | Year | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win % | Notes |
| North Queensland Cowboys | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 22% | Interim role |
| Cronulla Sharks | 2021 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 42% | Interim role |
| Career | 28 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 36% | ||
Footnotes
edit- ^RLP
- ^"2006 Grammarian".Issuu.30 June 2006.
- ^Cadigan, Neil (2015).25 Years in the Saddle.Playright Publishing. p. 119.ISBN9780994237316.
- ^"There was two guys that debuted that night… me and Cam Smith".QRL.28 April 2020.
- ^Cadigan, Neil (2015).25 Years in the Saddle.Playright Publishing. p. 118.ISBN9780994237316.
- ^Cadigan, Neil (2015).25 Years in the Saddle.Playright Publishing. p. 139.ISBN9780994237316.
- ^"Hannay to make Origin debut".ABC.6 July 2003.
- ^"Cowboys not worried about past loss to Tigers".ABC.28 September 2005.
- ^"Hannay to leave Cowboys at season's end".ABC.12 July 2006.
- ^"Hannay named to start against Blues".ABC.5 July 2006.
- ^"Cowboys leave Hannay on the outer".The Age.1 August 2006.
- ^"Dumped Hannay may seek release".Fox Sports.21 June 2007.
- ^"Strange days indeed: Hannay going, Kennedy back".The Sydney Morning Herald.2 July 2007.
- ^"Hannay – signs for the Crusaders".Sporting Life.com.Retrieved28 October2007.
- ^"Six Celtic Crusaders players to be deported to Australia after visa breach".The Telegraph.18 August 2009.
- ^ "Six Australian players to be deported over visa breaches".The Australian.19 August 2009. Archived fromthe originalon 20 August 2009.Retrieved19 August2009.
- ^"Where Are They Now: Josh Hannay".NRL.24 August 2011.
- ^"Hannay signs with Cutters".The Chronicle.13 November 2009.
- ^"Hannay takes on challenge".Daily Mercury.25 November 2011.
- ^"Former Storm player signs with Moranbah Miners in 2013".CQ News.11 January 2013.
- ^"Former North Queensland Cowboys star Josh Hannay named new Souths Logan Magpies coach".The Courier Mail.9 October 2013.
- ^"Qld Under 18 team".QRL.8 June 2016.
- ^"Never threw in the towel".QRL.23 June 2017.
- ^"Opportunity & a privilege – Hannay".North Queensland Cowboys.2 November 2016.
- ^"2017 season by the numbers".NRL.12 December 2017.
- ^"Hannay joins Maroons coaching team".North Queensland Cowboys.25 January 2018.
- ^"Walters adds Origin legends to coaching staff".QRL.12 November 2018.
- ^"Paul Green finishes as Cowboys head coach".North Queensland Cowboys.20 July 2020.
- ^"Holmes' golden point heartens Hannay after missing top job".NRL.6 September 2020.
- ^"Hannay to depart Cowboys".NQ Cowboys.22 September 2020.
- ^"Hannay confirmed as Sharks assistant".Cronulla Sharks.17 November 2020.
- ^"Josh Hannay's big warning to rest of NRL amid claims coaching drama will derail Sharks' season".Fox Sports.14 April 2021.Retrieved14 April2021.
- ^"Sharks beat Dragons 13-12 in NRL golden point, Warriors defeat Wests Tigers 30-26".Australia: ABC News.