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FULL TIME at Brookvale Oval has seen the premiers in fine form, defeating the hosting Sea Eagles, 34-18. The Cowboys too good with a strong first half performance enough to hold out the Manly pack.

North Queensland Cowboys 34-18

Cowboys looked for another try, however, believe it or not. We have a penalty for obstruction without review from the NRL Bunker. Manly with possession with a kick for the sideline.

North Queensland Cowboys 34-18

Penalty to the Cowboys, hand in the ruck from Jake Trbojevic. JT aims low for the sideline and gives the Cowboys a set start at the half way line.

North Queensland Cowboys 34-18

The ball is angled into touch by Daly Cherry-Evans to settle things down as this contest looks over. Scrum for the Cowboys packs down at the 10 metre line.

North Queensland Cowboys 34-6

Penalty to the Sea Eagles as the Cowboys attempt to slow down the ruck with a late release. Count in the second half is 6-1. Manly push over the half way line with a full set from a kick for sideline

North Queensland Cowboys 28-6

Daly Cherry-Evans dived to ground the ball in goal, luckily Brenton Lawrence was in support to cover it up. Line drop out for the Cowboys

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

We have a decision and the board says no try for Manly. Knock on is the call as Martin Taupau looked to clean up the DCE grubber kick. Cowboys earn a 20 metre restart as a result.

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

We are off to the NRL Bunker once again tonight. Ben Cummins has no try as the live decision. Daly Cherry-Evans provided a grubber kick on last tackle. Looking at onside and grounding

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

Another penalty to the Sea Eagles, offside is called from the last tackle Cowboys kick. Manly kick for touch and march to the half way line

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

Pita Godinet puts a well-weighted kick in goal. Kyle Feldt is trapped in goal to concede a line drop out to give Manly a repeat set

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

Injury for the Sea Eagles. Dylan Walker has gone straight into the dressing rooms limping with the trainer.

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

Penalty to the Sea Eagles, this is their third straight in the second half as they work it out of their red zone.

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

Crowd has been announced at Brookvale Oval with 11,734 in attendance.

Penalty awarded to the Sea Eagles, Jamie Lyon taken off the ball. Manly with possession from a quick tap at the 10 metre line

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

No try is on the board from the NRL Bunker, Jamie Lyon ruled to have been obstruction. Replay after the decision made it appear that Lyon dived... would make a few soccer players proud.

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

Ben Cummins calls on the NRL Bunker for a possible try for Lachlan Coote. We have a possible obstruction in the lead up, on field decision is no try.

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

Penalty to the Cowboys, Siosaia Vave costing his team possession. North Queensland gifted field possession as the kick for line has them at the half way line.

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

We have time off here with Siosaia Vave comes up with a slap across the head of Kyle Feldt.

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

Daly Cherry-Evans kicks for the corner on last tackle, it's just knocked on by Sea Eagles. Cowboys going out to the 20 metre line for a seven-tackle set.

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

Cowboys give up possession themselves as a poor pass sees Manly jump on the ball. They attack with a full set 20 metre out from the Cowboys try line

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

Scott Bolton manages to come away with possession as the Sea Eagles give up possession in a simple tackle. Cowboys with the ball 30m out from their own try line.

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

Penalty to the Sea Eagles, Ben Hannant crowding the ruck. Manly through Daly Cherry-Evans kicks for touch to give them a set start 20 metre down field with a massive kick.

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

Kyle Feldt gets his UNDERWAY for the second half as he kicks off for the Cowboys.

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

HALF TIME at Brookvale Oval, the visiting North Queensland Cowboys in control over the hosting Sea Eagles, 22-6.

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

A game of soccer momentary breaks out at Brookvale as both sides kick low with a bouncing ball left behind with poor passes. Cowboys with a new set inside the Manly 10 metre line.

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

Daly Cherry-Evans's last tackle kick is allowed to bounce over the sideline by Lachlan Coote. Scrum packs for the Cowboys as everyone takes a moment to breathe.

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

Antonio Winterstein is trapped on last tackle. Thurston's last tackle kick is an awkward bounce once again, left by everyone. Change over with the Sea Eagles down on their 10 metre line.

North Queensland Cowboys 22-6

No try is on the board for the Cowboys. Johnathan Thurston flying in off his own grubber kick. Manly ruled to have forced the ball dead. Line drop out is a positive for the Cowboys despite no points added to the score.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-6

Johnathan Thurston is selling points to the referee. We are have a referral to the Bunker. However, the on-field decision is no try, knock on.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-6

Penalty to the Cowboys for offside following the last tackle kick from the Sea Eagles. Jamie Lyon the one pinged for being in front of the kicker. Johnathan Thurston kicks for the sideline to gives the set start at the 40 metre line.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-6

Johnathan Thurston's last tackle kick wasn't the best option. Sea Eagles clean up a deflected attempt at catch from the Cowboys to start their set at the 20 metre line.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-6

Daly Cherry-Evans fires a kick downfield from inside the 40 metre line. However, it lands infield for Coote to easily collect and return serve.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-6

Sea Eagles earn a penalty following the kick off as the Cowboys crowded the ruck. Dylan Walker finds the sideline with the kick to give Manly a start on half way

North Queensland Cowboys 18-6

Let's go back to the Bunker! We have a possible try for the Sea Eagles captain, Jamie Lyon.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-0

Penalty to the Sea Eagles for a hand in the ruck from the Cowboys. Quick tap is taken and the hosts attack 10 metres out from the try line.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-0

Antonio Winterstein is claiming a last tackle try for the Cowboys. He has got up and sold the points. However, the NRL Bunker has been called to review this for a possible double movement.

North Queensland Cowboys 12-0

Another penalty for hand in the ruck against Manly. No sin bin being used yet, but would have to think it's close as the Sea Eagles look to slow down the ruck speed. Cowboys with a kick up field give themselves a set start inside the Manly half.

North Queensland Cowboys 12-0

Darcy Lussick penalised for a high tackle, a lazy arm hung out to collect Matt Scott on the chin. Cowboys kick for line and advance metres short of the half way line.

North Queensland Cowboys 6-0

Back to the NRL Bunker as Bernard Sutton is called to review a possible try for Kyle Feldt as he dived over in the western corner.

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Brayden Wiliame forces the ball in goal as Johnathan Thurston provided a pin-point kick in goal. However, it's just missed by the chasers. Line drop out gives the Cowboys a repeat set

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Cowboys making some headway on the left side of the field as they gained a 20 metre run. Daly Cherry-Evans gives away another penalty for hand on the ball in an attempt to slow down the play. Cowboys take the tap 15 metres out from the Manly try line.

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It's a game of ends, another 20 metre tap as Daly Cherry-Evans puts his angled grubber too far in goal. Cowboys work it away on zero tackle.

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Michael Morgan delivers a grubber in goal, but it's too long. Manly with their own 20 metre tap

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Jake Trbojevic channeling his brother Tom with a grubber kick through the line towards the posts on last tackle. It's too long, Cowboys earn a 20 metre restart as a result.

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Matthew Wright is taken high in the air as he jumped for the cross field kick. Kyle Feldt is penalised for his actions. Sea Eagles with a hand out of the in goal area with a kick up field.

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First penalty of the game, Daly Cherry-Evans is pinged for a hand in the ruck. JT kicks for touch and gives the Cowboys a start at the Sea Eagles 20 metre line.

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We have a decision and it's no try for the Sea Eagles. Cowboys ruled to have grounded first in goal, as a result it's a line drop out giving the hosts their first set.

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We are off to the Bunker after the first set from the Cowboys. We have had a charge down from the last tackle kick. Matt Parcell with a soccer kick through the line. Reviewing the play now.

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Let's go! Sea Eagles kick off as the Cowboys have first use of the Steeden tonight, running right to left of your screens.

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Both sides have finished their pre-game warm-ups on field and headed back into the dressing rooms with the final messages being delivered before kick off.

Welcome to LeagueUnlimited's coverage from Brookvale Oval as the Cowboys are hosted by the Sea Eagles to close out Super Saturday for Round 9. Manly are out to ensure they remain in the NRL top 8, while the Cowboys push to cement their position at the top of the League.

Sea Eagles down on big names with Brett Stewart, Tom Trbojevic and Apisai Koroisau all not taking their place on the field tonight. Dylan Walker will play at fullback in Stewart's absence. The Cowboys have just the one positional change with Rory Kostjasyn and Jake Granville switching