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Cowboys v Panthers: Taumalolo, Cotter out; To'o, Kenny return
The Cowboys have their sights on a happy homecoming while the Panthers are eager to climb the NRL ladder when the two sides face off in Townsville on Saturday night.
North Queensland's four-match winning streak came to an end last weekend when they fell short of a miraculous comeback against the Warriors but they have the luxury of returning to Queensland Country Bank Stadium this weekend.
Penrith scored a confidence-boosting victory over Brisbane during Magic Round, with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings in his best performance of the year.
The Panthers hope it was the spark for a climb up the ladder and they have the chance to claim back-to-back wins for the first time this year during Saturday's Women in League Round clash.
Match: Cowboys v Panthers
Round 10 -
home Team
Cowboys
6th Position
away Team
Panthers
12th Position
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Team News
Cowboys: The Cowboys announced on Friday morning that prop Jason Taumalolo has been ruled out of clash with a calf injury. Coen Hess comes into the starting side as a result, while Kai O'Donnell will come into the 17. Sam McIntyre will start the game at lock in place of co-captain Reuben Cotter, who is serving a two-game ban for a careless high tackle. Thomas Mikaele has been named on the bench for his first NRL game of 2025 after a strong run of form in the Queensland Cup with the Mackay Cutters. Zac Laybutt is 18th man.
Panthers: A huge boost for the premiers with Brian To'o set for his first game since Round 4 after recovering from a hamstring injury while hooker Mitch Kenny (suspension) and utility Brad Schneider (eye) are also back on deck. Thomas Jenkins has moved to the interchange while Trent Toelau, Luke Sommerton and Mavrik Geyer drop out of the 17. Sommerton is 18th man.
Match: Cowboys v Panthers
Round 10 -
home Team
Cowboys
away Team
Panthers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott DrinkwaterFullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Robert DerbyWinger for Panthers is number 2 Paul Alamoti
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon PurdueCentre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami VaileaCentre for Panthers is number 4 Luke Garner
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray TaulagiWinger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom DeardenFive-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Blaize Talagi
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake CliffordHalfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLeanProp for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece RobsonHooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
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Prop for Cowboys is number 17 Coen HessProp for Panthers is number 10 Lindsay Smith
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 John Bateman2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Sam McIntyreLock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Harrison EdwardsInterchange for Panthers is number 14 Brad Schneider
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Thomas MikaeleInterchange for Panthers is number 15 Liam Henry
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Griffin NeameInterchange for Panthers is number 16 Luron Patea
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 22 Kai O'DonnellInterchange for Panthers is number 17 Thomas Jenkins
Reserves
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Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Zac LaybuttReplacement for Panthers is number 18 Luke Sommerton
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Cowboys have won four of their past six games against the Panthers.
- The Panthers have won only one of their past four games at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
- Cowboys centre Jaxon Purdue has scored seven tries in his last six games.
- Panthers winger Brian To’o has scored seven tries in six games against the Cowboys.
- Cowboys prop Jason Taumalolo will play his 50th game at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
