1997 North Queensland Cowboys season

1997 North Queensland Cowboys season
Super League Rank10th
Play-off resultMissed finals
1997 recordWins: 5; draws: 2; losses: 11
Points scoredFor: 328; against: 452
Team information
CoachTim Sheens
Captain
StadiumStockland Stadium
Avg. attendance17,539
High attendance30,122 (vs. Brisbane Broncos, Rd 6)
Top scorers
TriesLuke Phillips (8)
GoalsLuke Phillips (45)
PointsLuke Phillips (122)
 1996 1998 

The 1997 North Queensland Cowboys season was the 3rd in the club's history. Coached by Tim Sheens and captained by Ian Roberts, they competed in the breakaway News Limited-run competition, the Telstra Cup.