Api Koroisau converts from right in front
John Bateman this time goes over as the middle defence is softer than.... I won't finish that sentence but it's Bula who does it again
Now it's Api's turn to convert from the sideline to rub more salt in the wounds
David Nofoaluma's turn to get a double and there is a big chance to get 60 now
Luke Brooks converts from in front
Joe Ofahengaue in his last game for the Tigers scores under the posts
IT'S FIFTY - The Tigers have cracked FIFTY....
Converted! Wow.
Starford To'a gets a quickfire double but it's the work of Jahream Bula to keep the ball free before a flick pass
Brandon Wakeham converts from 10m in from touch
Starford To'a gets the try confirmed after some questions about a pass off the ground but it's all good
Val Holmes converts from close range
Reuben Cotter just opens the door a bit after the Cowboys were let out of jail by an offside on a poor pass
CAPTAINS CHALLENGE: Ben Cummins rules Val Holmes knocks on and it's one view for Mrs Badger to keep the call
Val Holmes coverts from close range
That's not gonna go down well in Tiger Town - Luciano Leilua in his return outjumps David Nofoaluma to score
Junior Tupou the one who scored as the Tigers couldn't stop him
Wakeham converts from close range
Brandon Wakeham converts from close range to extend the lead
Fonua Pole goes over from close range
Luke Brooks sees the overlap but Kyle Feldt reads it and gets the important hand to the ball, though it's a new full set
Cowboys cough up possession and then concede a ruck infringement
SECOND HALF IS GO! Cowboys needing a big second half start with the ball and a good opening set
Brandon Wakeham converts the try to give the Tigers a 24-6 lead at the break
Kyle Feldt brother what's doing? Luke Brooks kicks into open space and Kyle Feldt under no pressure makes a meal of it at the back and on his knees all he can do is see Jahream Bula grounding it
Tigers go so close again but can't crack the Tigers line
Peta Hiku loses the ball in a strong tackle and gives the Tigers another big chance
Isaiah Papali'i loses the ball as he goes into the line
The Tigers probably lucky that the pass was knocked on by the Cowboys because it was aplay that was never on
Val Holmes converts
NO TRY - Joe Ofahengaue doesn't get the ball down
First attacking set and some good work from Kyle Feldt to stay in to score
It's more magic out of nowhere - The work from Bateman out of dummy half to create space and then a kick goes through and Joe Ofahengaue looks to score
Brandon Wakeham from wide out on the right nails the conversion yet again
It's a black and white spectacular - quick hands out the back and the Tigers are asking too many questions for the Cowboys to answer as the spread right and Nofa gets over
Luciano Leilua loses the ball as he tries to play it too quickly
Easy metres for the Tigers undone with a forward pass deep in attack
Brandon Wakeham converts from out wide
Some concerns about grounding? Nothing concerning about it as Tupou scores
Might be some concerns on grounding but the Tigers are firing as the spread the ball left as Kyle Feldt is in two minds in defence
It's one-way traffic at the moment in Lilyfield which if you've been is a shock anything is moving but it's just the Tigers goin gup the field with ease
Brandon Wakeham converts from close range
Stefano Utoikamanu is over and it's pure brute force as Api Koroisau looks to go right but then no looks go shorts to the big man who just runs over Reece Robson
PENALTY TIGERS: David Klemmer earns a penalty as Ben Cummins rules the hand on ball from the Cowboys slowed down the ruck too much
Tigers with the initial attacking chance but get driven into touch and then their defence restricting the Cowboyus to their own end
GAME ON! Ben Cummins calls time on at Leichhardt and we're underway
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judges: Nick Beashel, Phil Henderson
Video Referee: Kasey Badger
WESTS TIGERS (66)
Tries: Stefano Utoikamanu, Junior Tupou (2), David Nofoaluma (2), Jahream Bula, Fonua Pole, Starford To'a (2), Joe Ofahengaue, John Bateman
Conversions: Brandon Wakeham (8/8), Luke Brooks (1/1), Apisai Koroisau (2/2)
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (18)
Tries: Kyle Feldt, Luciano Leilua, Reuben Cotter
Conversions: Valentine Holmes (3/3)