Josh Hannay is a former professional rugby league footballer who played as a centre in the 1990s and 2000s.
18 Facts About Josh Hannay
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Josh Hannay later had stints with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and Celtic Crusaders, before moving into coaching.
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In Round 15 of the 1996 ARL season, Cowboys' head coach Graham Lowe named Josh Hannay to make his first grade debut against the Western Suburbs Magpies.
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At 16 years and 185 days old, Josh Hannay would have been the second youngest player to debut in Australian history after Ray Stehr, who debuted at 16 years and 85 days in 1929.
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The selection was ultimately blocked by the Australian Rugby League, as Josh Hannay, had to turn 17 the year he debuted to be eligible.
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In 2003, Josh Hannay enjoyed a breakout season, playing 23 games and scoring 230 points, second in the NRL only to Hazem El Masri's 294.
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In 2004, Josh Hannay started at centre in all 27 games for the Cowboys as they qualified for the finals for the first time in their history.
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Josh Hannay scored 228 points that season, finishing second again in the top point scorers list to El Masri, who scored 342.
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In 2006, Josh Hannay fell out of favour at the Cowboys, playing just nine games.
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Josh Hannay did not get to finish the season, as he, along with Australian teammates Jace Van Dijk, Tony Duggan, Damien Quin, Darren Mapp and Mark Dalle Cort were deported after the UK Border Agency ruled they breached visa regulations.
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Josh Hannay was banned from entering the United Kingdom for 10 years and his Crusaders' contract was cancelled with immediate effect.
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In November 2009, Josh Hannay returned to Australia, joining the Mackay Cutters in the Queensland Cup for the 2010 season.
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On 9 October 2013, Josh Hannay was appointed head coach of the Souths Logan Magpies in the Queensland Cup for the 2014 season.
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On 20 July 2020, Josh Hannay was named as the interim head coach of the North Queensland Cowboys following the resignation of Paul Green.
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On 22 September 2020, after being overlooked as full-time head coach of the Cowboys, Josh Hannay announced he would leave the club, despite being under contract for the 2021 season.
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On 17 November 2020, Josh Hannay joined the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks as an assistant coach.
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On 14 April 2021 Josh Hannay was named as caretaker head coach following the sacking of John Morris.
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Josh Hannay is currently an assistant coach with the Queensland State of Origin Team.