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Cowboys promote Mitchell Dunn to NRL assistant coach for 2027

Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 5:48 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Cowboys promote Mitchell Dunn to NRL assistant coach for 2027

Summary

The North Queensland Cowboys have announced the promotion of former forward Mitchell Dunn to NRL assistant coach for 2027. Dunn, who played 58 matches for the Cowboys between 2018 and 2023, retired early due to injuries. His coaching journey began in 2024 as a game development coach and he has since served as head of elite pathways. The Cowboys have restructured their coaching staff for 2027, maintaining Todd Payten as head coach and adding new members to their High Performance Unit. The team aims to improve after a mixed performance last season, where they reached the finals but underperformed according to expectations.

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Key Details

•Mitchell Dunn played for the Cowboys from 2018 to 2023.
•Dunn previously served as head of elite pathways since 2024.
•Todd Payten remains head coach as the team restructures for 2027.
•Other staff changes include Paul Bowman becoming general manager of elite player development.
•The Cowboys aim for improved performance after reaching the finals last season.

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