Rugby league icons - Johnathan Thurston
Few players have captured the imagination of rugby league fans like Johnathan Thurston from his early years at Canterbury, then his illustrious career at the Cowboys from 2005-18, plus his Dally M Medal wins and many achievements for Queensland and Australia.
Thurston with Maroons teammate Karmichael Hunt in 2009, wigging up in their victory lap.
Thurston is tackled during his rookie year with Canterbury in 2002.
Cowboys co-captains Matt Scott and Johnathan Thurston get their hands on the 2015 premiership trophy at ANZ Stadium.
Thurston reacts after missing a sideline conversion after the siren which would have won the 2015 grand final for the Cowboys before extra time.
Thurston with his two oldest daughters, Frankie and Charlie, after his last game at Townsville in 2018.
The wobbly field goal which won North Queensland their first premiership in extra time in the 2015 decider.
Thurston tries to make a break against Cronulla in 2004.
Thurston with NRL CEO David Gallop and Prime Minister John Howard after winning the 2005 Dally M Medal.
Thurston representing Australia against New Zealand in the 2008 Centenary Test at the SCG.
Thurston with former teammate Sonny Bill Williams early in his first year as a Cowboy in 2005.
Thurston has some fun, splashing around in Queensland Origin camp.
Thurston tries unsuccessfully to make a referee change a decision.
Thurston with the 2007 Dally M Medal.
Thurston with fellow Australian Indigenous icon Evonne Goolagong-Cawley.
Thurston evades Cowboys teammate Matt Scott while representing the Indigenous All Stars in 2011.
Thurston has always been extremely popular with young fans.
Thurston is taken off during game three of the 2011 series after suffering a knee injury.
Thurston scores against the Roosters in 2003.
Thurston touches down for the Kangaroos.
Thurston is surrounded by Cowboys after his final NRL game in 2018.
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