Cowboys

Scans have confirmed a Penrith Origin star has suffered medial ligament damage to his left knee, while Manly hope Jake Trbojevic will face North Queensland.

North Queensland wrecking ball Jason Taumalolo is back to the form that lifted the Cowboys a maiden premiership and he says peak physical condition is key.

North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater turned his phone off when his impending exit from the club hit the headlines but he turned it on to sink Brisbane.

Brisbane suffered more injury carnage with two hookers concussed in the 35-31 loss to North Queensland, and lock Pat Carrigan facing a ban.

Which teams have the most at stake in this year’s draft?

North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has lit up Suncorp Stadium in a 35-31 win over a Brisbane side that lost two hookers to concussion.

The Jets move up one spot and land one of the best players in the draft, the Browns select their future QB and the Chiefs add a legitimate top-end wideout, unlike anybody they’ve had since Tyreek Hill.

New Brisbane half Tom Duffy has the organising and kicking ability to shine in the hot seat against North Queensland after Adam Reynolds was ruled out.

The Central Queensland NRL bid is ready to ramp up its push to be the 20th NRL team with financial clout and a bedrock rugby league case as foundations.

Jaxon Purdue wants to pick the brain of his childhood idol Johnathan Thurston more after inking a mega four-year deal to stay with North Queensland.