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'''Chavdar''' ({{lang-bg|'''Чавдар'''}}) is mostly known as the name of a Bulgarian folklore hero. He was a [[hajduk]], which means someone protecting the people from Turkish/Ottoman injustice. Hauduts would usually take to the woods and wage guerilla warfare on the ruling Turks. One of the greatest haudut figures in Bulgarian folklore and epic tales, Chavdar was immortalised by one of the greatest poets and revolutionaries in Bulgaria, [[Hristo Botev]]. One of Botev's masterpieces, "Hajduks" is about Chavdar. The name of the Bulgarian coach company carries the name of this folklore and national hero character. |
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{{Infobox rugby league club |
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| clubname = North Queensland Cowboys |
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| image = [[Image:Nqcowboys.png|150px]] <!-- an image is optional --> |
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| fullname = North Queensland Cowboys<br/>Rugby League Football Club |
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| nickname = |
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| founded = 1995 |
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| ground = [[Dairy Farmers Stadium]]<br>[[Townsville, Queensland]] |
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| capacity = 27,000 |
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| ceo = Peter Parr |
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| coach = [[Neil Henry]] <small>(incoming)</small> |
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| captain = [[Johnathan Thurston]] |
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| url = [http://www.cowboys.com.au cowboys.com.au] |
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| league = [[National Rugby League]] |
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| season = [[National Rugby League season 2008|2008]] |
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| position = 15th |
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| cap = 203 |
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| mostcap = [[Paul Bowman (rugby league)|Paul Bowman]] |
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| points = 882 |
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| mostpoints = [[Josh Hannay]] |
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| premierships = 0 |
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| premiershipyears = |
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| runnerups = 1 |
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| runnerupyears = [[NRL season 2005|2005]] |
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| minorpremierships = 0 |
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| woodenspoons = 3 |
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| 2008 = National Rugby League, 15th |
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| current = North Queensland Cowboys season 2008 |
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| homejersey = North Queensland Cowboys home jersey 2008.svg |
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| awayjersey = North Queensland Cowboys away jersey 2006.svg |
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}} |
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'''The origins of the name''' remain unclear. Although it was previously believed that Chavdar was a Turkish name, the name does not figure among Turkish names. There have been claims that Chavdar has a Persian or Indian origin, which finally culminates in claims that it actually derives from Sanskrit. This is somewhat related to one of the theories of the homelands of the ancient [[Bulgars]], which some people believe to have been between the [[Hindukush]] mountains and the Iranian plateau. Interestingly, in today's [[Chuvash]] Republic in [[Russia]], there is a river called Chevdar. The Chuvash - a branch of the descendants of the ancient Bulgars - also happen to have a folk hero named Chavdar. This theory of the ancient [[Bulgars]] origin of the name is also supported by some historic annals in which the name of the Bulgarian Emperor (tsar) [[Ivan Vladislav]] (1015 - 1018) is written as Ivan Chavdar. |
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The '''North Queensland Cowboys''' are an Australian professional [[rugby league football]] team based in [[Townsville, Queensland]]. They compete in Australasia's top rugby league competition, the [[National Rugby League]] premiership. |
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'''Chavdar''' ({{lang-bg|'''Чавдар'''}}) is a trademark and name of a [[Bulgaria]]n [[coachbuilder|coachbuilding]] company in [[Botevgrad]]. Founded by Racho Dzhambov, the company that would later become "Chavdar" produced around 200 buses between 1927 and 1947; on chassis' from [[Ford Motor Company]], [[Mercedes-Benz]], and [[Dodge]]. In 1948 the state took control of the property. Later Chavdar models were rebadged and restyled [[Setra]]s. |
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The Cowboys were admitted to the [[Australian Rugby League]] competition in [[Australian Rugby League season 1995|1995]] and subsequently played in the [[Super League (Australia)|Super League]] competition in 1997 and have featured in the current [[National Rugby League]] competition from 1998 to the present day. The club have never won a premiership, however, finished as runners-up in 2005. |
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The Cowboys play their home games at [[Dairy Farmers Stadium]] in the [[City of Townsville]], [[North Queensland]]. On 28 August 2007 it was announced that after 6 years of ownership, [[News Limited]] had sold the team to the Cowboys League Club. |
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[[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of Bulgaria]] |
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[[Category:Bulgarian revolutionaries]] |
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==History== |
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{{details|North Queensland Cowboys History}} |
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===1995, 1996: Origins=== |
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{{details|North Queensland Cowboys season 1995}} |
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{{details|North Queensland Cowboys season 1996}} |
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The Cowboys name and team colours were decided by public competition in 1994. |
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[[bg:Чавдар (марка)]] |
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One of the major difficulties that faced the club in their early years was attracting followers from the more established Queensland Rugby League side, the [[Brisbane Broncos]]. This was exacerbated by an initial lack of onfield success and stability. In their first two seasons, the Cowboys had eight different captains: [[Michael Rice]], [[Adrian Vowles]], [[Dean Schifilliti]], [[Jason Nguyen (rugby league)|Paul Tran]], [[Jonathan Davies (rugby)|Jonathan Davies]], [[Bret Sinclair]], [[Tyler Kavanagh]], [[Paul Galea]] and [[Mason Farrant]]. |
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[[et:Chavdar (autobuss)]] |
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===1997: Super League=== |
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{{details|North Queensland Cowboys season 1997}} |
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After much court action in 1995 and 1996, a ten team Super League competition was held in 1997. The Cowboys competed in this competition, and their squad was bolstered by a number of new signings including [[Ian Roberts (Rugby League)|Ian Roberts]] and [[Steve Walters]]. However, they were unable to improve on the club's results in previous years, and for the second time in three seasons they were to finish the season in last place. |
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===1998, 1999: National Rugby League=== |
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{{details|North Queensland Cowboys season 1998}} |
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{{details|North Queensland Cowboys season 1999}} |
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In 1998 the Super League and Australian Rugby League competitions merged to form the National Rugby League (NRL). The Cowboys began their first season in this competition strongly, and after six rounds they were in equal first place. Although they fell away later in the season, they were to record the largest come-back to date in an Australian first grade rugby league match, defeating the [[Penrith Panthers]] 36-28 after trailing 26-0 at half-time. 1998 also saw the Cowboys record their largest loss to date, being defeated 62-0 by the [[North Sydney Bears]] in the last round of the home and away season. |
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The Cowboys signed their eleventh captain in 1999, [[Noel Goldthorpe]]. [[Paul Bowman (rugby league)|Paul Bowman]] was also to serve in that role during the season. Although their on-field performances were not spectacular, continuing high attendance figures saw aggregate attendances exceed one million spectators. |
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===2000-2004: Wooden spoon to finalists=== |
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{{details|North Queensland Cowboys season 2000}} |
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{{details|North Queensland Cowboys season 2001}} |
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{{details|North Queensland Cowboys season 2002}} |
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{{details|North Queensland Cowboys season 2003}} |
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{{details|North Queensland Cowboys season 2004}} |
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In the years 2000 through to 2002 the Cowboys continued to struggle with off-field dramas and poor on-field performances. After finishing last in 2000 and second last the following year, four losses at the start of the 2002 season saw coach [[Tim Sheens]] sacked and replaced by his assistant [[Murray Hurst]]. Although they finished in their highest position to date, coach Hurst was also sacked at early in the 2003 season, and replaced by [[Graham Murray]]. The Cowboys spent much of the 2003 season in the top eight with much improved performances from a host of players, including local talents Matt Bowen and Josh Hannay. The 2003 season ended with the Cowboys four points adrift of a top eight play-off position. |
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a signing ws made for 2004, Travis Norton. The club's tenth anniversary season began in much the same fashion as in earlier years, and after seven rounds the team had posted only one victory. However, in a remarkable turnaround of form, the Cowboys were able to win 12 of their remaining games and finish in seventh position at the end of the home and away season. For the first time, the Cowboys were part of final eight, and in the mix at business end of the season: the 2004 NRL finals series. Remarkably, the Cowboys' new status in the game afforded them their first free-to-air televised game in their history. Whilst Channel Nine had all but ignored the Townsville-based team, a place in the finals had the public beating the drum for coverage. This provided Channel Nine with a last minute opportuntity to jump on the Cowboys bandwagon, with Nine Commentator Ray "Rabbits" Warren branding the Cowboys as "2004's fairytale team". But for many fans throughout Queensland and in other states, such accolades were all to late from the NRL's chief free-to-air television provider who had failed to deliever coverage of the national competition. |
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In their first finals match they played a Qualifying Final against the eventual premiers [[Canterbury Bulldogs|Bulldogs]] at [[Telstra Stadium]]. Against expectation the Cowboys defeated the Bulldogs 30-22. A week later at Dairy Farmers Stadium in Townsville they defeated the Brisbane Broncos 10-0 in a Semi-Final. This was the first time that they had ever defeated the Broncos. The road to the grand final ended for the Cowboys when they were controversially defeated by the [[Sydney Roosters]] 19-16. Many fans and media alike were disgruntled at the handling of the final minutes of the elimination game by referee Paul Simpkins, and his refusal to allow the Cowboys to pack a scrum with seconds left on the clock. Suggestions of a Sydney-bias by referee Simpkins have continued to overshadow both his career and what many fans regarded as a classic finals match. Simpkin was not considered for the grand final refereeing duties. |
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===2005: Grand finalists=== |
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{{details|North Queensland Cowboys season 2005}} |
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The Cowboys followed their success in 2004 by opening their season with 5 straight victories. They finished the 2005 season in fifth place, after 14 wins and 10 losses. The team's performance led to six Cowboys being represented in the Queensland [[Rugby League State of Origin|State of Origin]] team: Paul Bowman, [[Matt Bowen]], Ty Williams, [[Johnathan Thurston]], Matt Sing and Carl Webb. Thurston was also rewarded by winning the NRL's best and fairest player award: the [[Dally M Medal]]. |
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In the first week of the finals the Cowboys travelled to [[Telstra Stadium]] where they were defeated by [[Wests Tigers]] 50-6. They were more successful in their second and third weeks of the finals, in which they defeated the [[Melbourne Storm]] 24-16 and [[Parramatta Eels]] 29-0 and qualified for the NRL Grand Final for the first time. |
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The grand final saw them once more facing the Tigers. Although Matthew Bowen scored the first try of the match, the Tigers were too strong for the Cowboys and won the match 30-16. |
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===2006/2007=== |
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{{details|North Queensland Cowboys season 2006}} {{details|North Queensland Cowboys season 2007}} |
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[[Image:14-05-2005-dairy farmers at dusk.JPG|thumb|250px|[[Dairy Farmers Stadium]] is the home ground of the North Queensland Cowboys. It hosted two qualifying finals in 2007.]] |
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The Cowboys started off the year by winning 6 straight games. One of the teams they defeated were to become the premiers, the [[Brisbane Broncos]]. They then fell into a hole, winning only 5 of the last 19 games, making them finish 9th on the ladder, just missing out of the finals. Much criticism has been directed at coach Murray for not sticking with a stable scrumbase pairing throughout 2006, with a number of players such as Brett Firman and Brent McConnell seen as unable to support the talents of playmaker [[Johnathan Thurston]]. The Cowboys finished the final round of regular season with a convincing win over the [[Parramatta Eels]] to give their fans some hope for 2007. Particularly impressive were hooker [[Aaron Payne]] and fullback [[Matthew Bowen]], who recaptured some of his magic and regained some much needed form heading into the off season. Other players who have impressed throughout 2006 include Australian representative player Luke O'Donnell, as well as [[Carl Webb]] who struggled for much of the year with injuries. The ever reliable Paul Bowman continued to show the hard fought spirit of the team despite a neck injury that struck him down at the close of the season. Aaron Payne also capped off a strong year for the club to be named Cowboy of the Year for 2006. 2006 also saw the departure of several key personal, including legendary strength and conditioner Billy Johnstone - to the Gold Coast Titans - and assistant coach Neil Henry accepted a head coaching position with the Canberra Raiders. The Cowboys announced that tough talking former English Super League coach Ian Millward would replace Henry as Graham Murray's assistant, with Glen Murphy taking over from Johnstone. The 2007 season turned out to be a great one for the Cowboys. Finishing 3rd overall on the premiership ladder, their highest finish to date, they ensured a home preliminary final. Despite season ending injuries to [[Luke O'Donnell]], [[Shane Tronc]] and [[Steve Southern]] and the 7 week suspension of [[Sione Faumuina]], the Cowboys managed to win their last 5 games of the season without the majority of their experienced forward pack. Most notably [[Ray Cashmere]] and [[Sam Faust]] ( who was a brilliant replacement for [[Luke O'Donnell]]) have assumedly secured his spot in the starting 17 for the 2007 final series and into 2008. 2007 also saw 20 year old [[Ben Farrar]] make his stamp on the Cowboys scoring 4 tries in 2 games, 2 in round 21 and 2 in round 25, having missed 4 weeks due to injury. [[Ashley Graham (rugby league)|Ashley Graham]] was an excellent asset to the team, scoring 17 tries in 19 games. Cowboys stars [[Matt Bowen]] and captain [[Johnathan Thurston]] displayed excellent form through the year with Bowen leading the top try scorer count with 21. Despite some injury concerns in the last half of the season, Thurston has maintained his key-player status by setting up match winning plays and scoring 164 points. In September Thurston won the [[Dally M]] Player of the Year Award and the Halfback of the Year Award, both for the second time in three years. Bowen also claimed two awards with Fullback of the Year and leading try scorer of the year, the later tied with [[Melbourne Storm]] rookie, [[Israel Folau]]. During the final series, the Cowboys defeated both the [[Canterbury Bulldogs]] and the [[New Zealand Warriors]] to set up a preliminary final with the [[Manly Sea Eagles]]. The Cowboys lost 28 to 6, eliminating them from the finals series. |
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===2008/2009=== |
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{{dablink|For more information, see [[North Queensland Cowboys season 2008]].}} |
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{{dablink|For more information, see [[North Queensland Cowboys season 2009]].}} |
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==Current Squad== |
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{{details|North Queensland Cowboys season 2008}} |
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Although other players may play for the North Queensland Cowboys during the year, all NRL clubs are required to select a top 25 First Grade squad at the beginning of the season. |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=SR | name=[[Daniel Backo]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=SR | name=[[Matthew Bartlett]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=SR | name=[[Scott Bolton]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=FB | name=[[Matthew Bowen]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=FE | name=[[Travis Burns]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=PR | name=[[Ray Cashmere]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=New Zealand | pos=HK | name=[[David Faiumu]]*}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=CE | name=[[Ben Farrar]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=New Zealand | pos=SR | name=[[Sione Faumuina]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=SR | name=[[Sam Faust]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=PR | name=[[John Frith (rugby league)|John Frith]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=CE | name=[[Ashley Graham (rugby league)|Ashley Graham]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=CE | name=[[Ben Harris]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=CE | name=[[Mark Henry (rugby league)|Mark Henry]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=WG | name=[[Keiron Lander]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=SR | name=[[Jacob Lillyman]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad mid}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=FE | name=[[Jackson Nicolau]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=SR | name=[[Luke O'Donnell]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=HK | name=[[Aaron Payne]] (vc)}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=WG | name=[[Anthony Perkins (rugby league)|Anthony Perkins]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=PR | name=[[Matthew Scott]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=CE | name=[[Justin Smith (rugby league)|Justin Smith]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=SR | name=[[Steve Southern]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=HB | name=[[Johnathan Thurston]] (c)}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=PR | name=[[Shane Tronc]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=New Zealand | pos=PR | name=[[Ben Vaeau]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=HK | name=[[Anthony Watts (rugby league)|Anthony Watts]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=SR| name=[[Carl Webb]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=PR| name=[[Dayne Weston]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=CE| name=[[John Williams (rugby league)|John Williams]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player | no= | nat=Australia | pos=CE| name=[[Ty Williams]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad end}} |
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<small>(*) Faiumu was granted a release in June 2008. </small> |
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'''Players Not In The Initial Squad But Have Played In 2008''' |
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*[[Daniel Abraham (rugby league)|Daniel Abraham]] |
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*[[Sam Bowie (rugby league)|Sam Bowie]] |
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*[[Brandon Boor]] |
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*[[Greg Byrnes]] |
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*[[Obe Geia]] |
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*[[Luke Harlen]] |
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*[[Chris Sheppard]] |
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*[[Nick Slyney]] |
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==Notable players== |
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{{details|North Queensland Cowboys rugby league players}} |
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In 2004, the North Queensland Cowboys conducted a poll asking fans to vote on the best players who ever wore Cowboy colours. After polling had finished the club released the overall best team to celebrate the team's 10th anniversary. |
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{{Rugby league squad start}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player|no=1|nat=Australia|pos=FB|name=[[Matt Bowen]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player|no=2|nat=Australia|pos=WG|name=[[Ty Williams]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player|no=3|nat=Australia|pos=CE|name=[[Josh Hannay]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player|no=4|nat=Australia|pos=CE|name=[[Paul Bowman (rugby league)|Paul Bowman]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player|no=5|nat=Australia|pos=WG|name=[[Matt Sing]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player|no=6|nat=Australia|pos=FE|name=[[Julian O'Neill]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player|no=7|nat=Australia|pos=HB|name=[[Laurie Spina]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad mid}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player|no=8|nat=Australia|pos=PR|name=[[Carl Webb]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player|no=9|nat=Australia|pos=HK|name=[[Steve Walters]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player|no=10|nat=Australia|pos=PR|name=[[Paul Rauhihi]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player|no=11|nat=Australia|pos=SR|name=[[Kevin Campion]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player|no=12|nat=Australia|pos=SR|name=[[Luke O'Donnell]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player|no=13|nat=Australia|pos=LK|name=[[Glenn Morrison]]}} |
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{{Rugby league squad player|no--|nat=Australia|pos=CO|name=[[Graham Murray]]|other=coach}} |
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==Coaching Staff== |
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In April, 2008, It was announced that former Cowboys assistant coach and current [[Canberra Raiders]] head coach, [[Neil Henry]], has signed a five year deal with the team as head coach commencing in 2009. |
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{| class="wikitable" |
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! Position !! Name !! Years |
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| Head Coach || [[Ian Millward]] || 2008 |
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| Assistant Coach || [[Matt Parish]] || 2007 - |
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| Assistant Coach || [[Paul Bowman]] || 2008 - |
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| General Manager || Dean Lance || 2008- |
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| Strength & Conditioning Coach || Glen Murphy || 2007- |
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|} |
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==Previous Coaches== |
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First Grade |
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{| class="wikitable" |
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! Name !! Years |
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| [[Graham Murray]] || 2002-2008 |
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| [[Murray Hurst]] || 2001-2002 |
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|- |
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| [[Tim Sheens]] || 1997-2001 |
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|- |
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| [[Graham Lowe]] || 1996 |
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| [[Grant Bell]] || 1995 |
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|} |
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[[National Youth Competition|Under 20's]] |
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{| class="wikitable" |
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! Name !! Years |
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| [[Grant Bell]] || 2008- |
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==National Youth Competition== |
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The Cowboys also have a team in the [[National Youth Competition|NYC]] for players under twenty years of age. |
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The team is coached by [[Grant Bell]]. |
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The 2008 Cowboys Under 20's squad is: |
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*[[Nathan Barraclough]] |
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*[[Steven Beaumont]] |
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*[[Brandon Boor]] |
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*[[Sam Bowie (rugby league)|Sam Bowie]] |
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*[[Ryan Carr]] |
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*[[Jared Cockburn]] |
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*[[Robbie Congoo]] |
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*[[Jack Cooper]] |
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*[[Steven Eliott]] |
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*[[Leo Faagutu]] |
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*[[Chris Faust]] |
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*[[Obe Geia]] |
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*Blayne Harling |
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*Cameron Heading |
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*Ben Henaway |
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*Dane Hogan |
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*Tom Humble |
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*Jared Huston |
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*Scott Idec |
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*Chippie Korostchuck |
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*Ben Lancini |
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*Josh Land |
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*Joel Lillyman |
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*Ryan Mahoney |
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*Shaun Maloney |
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*Tyson Martin |
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*Joel McCrae |
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*Ben Morgan |
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*James Munns |
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*Brady Payne |
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*Chris Riesen |
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*[[Nick Slyney]] |
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*Dylan Smith |
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*Ben Spina |
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*Songhie Tatipata |
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*Ray Thompson |
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*Darren Tonihi |
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*Daniel Vineula |
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*Bayley Wilson |
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==Feeder Clubs== |
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*[[Northern Pride]] - based in [[Cairns, Queensland]] |
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*[[Mackay Cutters]] - based in [[Mackay, Queensland]] |
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The Cowboys players who do not make the run on teams for either the NRL or NYC sides train and play with 'feeder' sides in the [[Queensland Cup]]. These teams, based in the north Queensland cities of Cairns and Mackay, are separate entities but are affiliated with the Cowboys. |
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==Corporate== |
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{| class="wikitable" |
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! Position !! Name |
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| CEO || Peter Parr |
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| Chairman|| Laurence Lancini |
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| Director || Paul Travis |
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| Director || Frank Stanton |
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| Director || Lewis Ramsay |
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| Director || [[Gordon Tallis]] |
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| Principal Sponsor || [[Toyota]] |
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==See also== |
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*[[North Queensland Cowboys rugby league players]] |
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*[[List of North Queensland Cowboys Records]] |
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*[[List of North Queensland Cowboys Honours]] |
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*[[List of North Queensland Cowboys seasons]] |
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==References== |
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* The Official NRL 2003 Season Guide |
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* The Official NRL 2004 Season Guide |
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* The Official NRL 2005 Season Guide |
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* 2004 Official Rugby League Annual Big League Special Edition |
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* 2005 Official Rugby League Annual Big League Special Edition |
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* History of Rugby League Clubs in Australia (Book)Author: Sean Fagan |
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* Super League The Magazine Volume 1 - 20 |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.cowboys.com.au/ North Queensland Cowboys Official Website] |
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* [http://www.cowboys.com.au/players.php?comp=QRL Under 20's player profiles] |
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* [http://www.cowboys.com.au/players.php NRL player profiles] |
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* [http://www.cowboysstampede.com.au/ Cowboys Stampede - Supporter Website and Forums] |
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* [http://www.cowboys.com.au/History.asp North Queensland Cowboys Club History] |
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* [http://rl1908.com/Clubs/Queensland-Cowboys.htm Cowboys history at rl1908.com] |
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* [http://stats.rleague.com/rl/rl_index.html North Queensland Cowboys Stats] |
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[[Category:Sport in Queensland]] |
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[[Category:Sport in Townsville, Queensland]] |
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[[Category:North Queensland]] |
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Chavdar (Bulgarian: Чавдар) is mostly known as the name of a Bulgarian folklore hero. He was a hajduk, which means someone protecting the people from Turkish/Ottoman injustice. Hauduts would usually take to the woods and wage guerilla warfare on the ruling Turks. One of the greatest haudut figures in Bulgarian folklore and epic tales, Chavdar was immortalised by one of the greatest poets and revolutionaries in Bulgaria, Hristo Botev. One of Botev's masterpieces, "Hajduks" is about Chavdar. The name of the Bulgarian coach company carries the name of this folklore and national hero character.
The origins of the name remain unclear. Although it was previously believed that Chavdar was a Turkish name, the name does not figure among Turkish names. There have been claims that Chavdar has a Persian or Indian origin, which finally culminates in claims that it actually derives from Sanskrit. This is somewhat related to one of the theories of the homelands of the ancient Bulgars, which some people believe to have been between the Hindukush mountains and the Iranian plateau. Interestingly, in today's Chuvash Republic in Russia, there is a river called Chevdar. The Chuvash - a branch of the descendants of the ancient Bulgars - also happen to have a folk hero named Chavdar. This theory of the ancient Bulgars origin of the name is also supported by some historic annals in which the name of the Bulgarian Emperor (tsar) Ivan Vladislav (1015 - 1018) is written as Ivan Chavdar.
Chavdar (Bulgarian: Чавдар) is a trademark and name of a Bulgarian coachbuilding company in Botevgrad. Founded by Racho Dzhambov, the company that would later become "Chavdar" produced around 200 buses between 1927 and 1947; on chassis' from Ford Motor Company, Mercedes-Benz, and Dodge. In 1948 the state took control of the property. Later Chavdar models were rebadged and restyled Setras.
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