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THE world is changing every day, Josh McGuire says, as the coronavirus situation morphs into a crisis. That is why the Cowboys prop is relishing every opportunity he is afforded to get on to the field. McGuire announced his return to the field with trademark aggression and energy in Thursday’s win over the Bulldogs.
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DEATH, taxes and Jason Taumalolo dominance. There are few things more reliable than what the Cowboys’ lock brings to the field. As the coronavirus pandemic clouds sport in mystery and confusion it was refreshing to see that, when it comes to the Tongan skipper, some things never change. Taumalolo was unstoppable as North Queensland marched to their first win of the season against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. From his first carry he terrorised the home side, and the rest of his forward pack followed suit in the 24-16 win. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/sport/nrl/cowboys/the-two-key-moments-that-caught-michael-morgans-ire/news-story/8948c0a6d5f0372a6a1fffcf002cb9eb
THINGS may not have gone their way, but Cowboys captain Michael Morgan found a positive to take away — they refused to roll over. The halfback cut a disappointed figure after his side’s round one loss to the Brisbane Broncos, his persona that of a man hurt by the ultimately disheartening end to what was an intoxicating build up. But there were two key moments he alluded to that, while he acknowledged were not the sole cause of the loss, put them on the backfoot at various stages. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/sport/nrl/cowboys/the-game-has-a-different-feel-to-it-but-paul-green-is-not-feeling-the-pressure-as-a-result/news-story/2ee3a93fb8cb9a4efa1db6505d4a440f
ANTHONY Seibold attempted to heap pressure on the Cowboys ahead of round one. Smoke and mirrors — that is all it is to Paul Green. The North Queensland mentor refused to buy into his rival’s notion all the expectation was on his side. Seibold said earlier this week that everyone expected the Cowboys to win at home and that they would be travelling north with no fear. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/sport/taumalolo-braces-for-tevita-pangai-and-his-big-friends-in-round-one/news-story/652b809f2965a8fcbebccac2e7f20bcc
JASON Taumalolo is ready for a clash of two mammoth forward packs. Contests between the Cowboys and Broncos are famed for being fiercely fought, often going down to the wire and complete with powerful hits from both sides. The Tongan lock knows this all too well after he came off second best against Tevita Pangai Junior when the two met at Suncorp Stadium last season. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/sport/nrl/cowboys/mitchell-dunns-ticket-into-the-cowboys-starting-17/news-story/95231f03cbdf0fb8fe95eb56df9fd8ad
A SHOULDER injury may have derailed his 2019, but the setback has been eradicated from Mitch Dunn’s mind. He is back, fit, firing and ready to state his case as an NRL regular. The adaptable 23-year-old has already gone through the highs and lows of professional football in his fledgling career. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/sport/cowboys-move-set-to-be-make-or-break-for-esan-marsters/news-story/039c1743d2a8d04f317516c8d9f08f1c
A MOVE away from the Sydney rugby league cauldron could be the making of Esan Marsters. The Cowboys recruit established himself as one of the game’s premier centres at Wests Tigers. But something was missing, something about his performances in 2019 just did not sit right with the New Zealand international. Marsters believes his output diminished last season, and saw a move outside of his comfort zone as the best way to take his career to the next level. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/sport/nrl/cowboys/lunatic-tom-gilbert-searches-for-his-point-of-difference/news-story/686dc649dc1d7d2758b089d2459c84bb
TOM Gilbert knows that, at times, he can play a bit like a lunatic. But it is a style the young Cowboy prides himself on, provided he balances his aggression so it does not become a detriment. The 19-year-old’s fearless approach to every tackle or hit-up he takes on has earned him many admirers, as well as the 2019 Intrust Super Cup rookie of the year title. However he has never stopped learning, and it is his quest for perfection that has him hopeful of a maiden North Queensland jersey. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/sport/nrl/cowboys/from-schoolboy-finals-to-cowboys-jersey-battles-mackay-duo-remain-tight/news-story/5283c60a5ebbc4a8ee7e83f2a0bdcfb5
THEY competed against each other as schoolboys. They are vying for the same Cowboys jersey. But the mateship between Mitch Dunn and Shane Wright has remained just that. Lacing up for Proserpine State School as a 15-year-old, Wright recalls how Dunn used to try and get under his skin — never more evident than in a schoolboys final with Mackay’s Mercy College. According to Wright, “Dunny didn’t do too much”. Ask Dunn: “Wrighty dropped the ball three or four times”. Regardless, the relentless jibbing gives away who earned the bragging rights. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/sport/nrl/cowboys/race-to-be-michael-morgans-halves-partner-to-heat-up-in-cairns/news-story/f733481e33abb84522d1c231a1754459
TIME is running out for Scott Drinkwater and Jake Clifford to prove why they deserve first crack at being Michael Morgan’s halves partner. With the opening round of the NRL season fast approaching, the battle for a spot alongside the Cowboys captain is about to get blistering. It will take centre stage of tomorrow’s trial against fierce rivals Brisbane Broncos in Cairns. The pair have been impressive in pre-season training at Cowboys HQ and both turned in star performances in the victorious Perth Nines campaign. |
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