Murray Hurst

Murray Hurst
Personal information
Born Australia
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
2001–2002 North Queensland Cowboys
Representative
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1999–2000 Tonga

Murray Hurst was the coach of the North Queensland Cowboys between 2001 and 2002.

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Early life

Hurst was born in Surat on a sheep and cattle property in the south west corner of Queensland and attended Marist Brothers College at Ashgrove in Brisbane. Hurst has previously expressed his connection with the land, noting that he never contemplated another career other than to succeed his father on the family property.[1]

Coaching career

Hurst took over the job from as coach of the North Queensland Cowboys from Tim Sheens in 2001. Hurst was later replaced by former Sydney Roosters coach Graham Murray.

Political career

Hurst was unsuccessful as the LNP candidate for the seat of Townsville in the 2009 Queensland Election.[2]

References

Preceded by
Tim Sheens
1997-2001
Coach
North Queensland Cowboys

2001-2002
Succeeded by
Graham Murray
2002-