Fulltime: One of the more miraculous comebacks you'll ever see. Down 30-6 after 56 minutes, North Queensland scored 30 in just twelve minutes to finish with a 36-30 win. Hat-trick to Gavin Cooper in six minutes. They're now ten in a row.
North Queensland Cowboys 36-30
Parramatta run the ball on the last but it doesn't quite find the mark. The Eels still trail by six but based on what we've seen tonight, the gate isn't shut just yet.
North Queensland Cowboys 36-30
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.
Thurston goes six-from-six.
North Queensland Cowboys 36-30
TRY NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Scored by Kane Linnett. Kick to come.
This is quite incredible. Kane Linnett gives the Cowboys the lead. That's 30 points in twelve minutes. No words.
North Queensland Cowboys 34-30
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.
Thurston adds the two.
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TRY NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Scored by Gavin Cooper. Kick to come.
Gavin Cooper has a hat-trick in the space of about six minutes.
Parramatta Eels 30-28
TRY NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Scored by Gavin Cooper. Kick to come.
Gavin Cooper scores.
Parramatta Eels 30-24
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.
Thurston adds another two and the margin is just six.
Parramatta Eels 30-20
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.
Thurston again successful and the Cowboys are back within twelve.
Parramatta Eels 30-18
TRY NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Scored by Gavin Cooper. Kick to come.
Johnathan Thurston with a grubber and Gavin Cooper does the rest. The backrower is first to the ball and all of a sudden the Cowboys are back within two converted tries.
Parramatta Eels 30-16
No room for Wright this time. Semi Radradra wraps up the Cowboys winger close to the line.
Parramatta Eels 30-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.
Thurston nails it fomr the sideline. Still a faint scent for the Cowboys?
Parramatta Eels 30-12
TRY NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Scored by Matthew Wright. Kick to come.
Semi Radradra comes up with his only blemish tonight. He drops it, the Cowboys swing it wide for Matthew Wright in the corner.
Parramatta Eels 30-10
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL PARRAMATTA EELS
Penalty goal attempt by Chris Sandow successful.
Chris Sandow slots an easy two from right in front. It's a looong way back for the Cowboys now.
Parramatta Eels 30-6
Penalties and charge downs. Everything falling into place for Parramatta tonight. Fair to say they're making their own luck though.
Parramatta Eels 28-6
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PARRAMATTA EELS
Conversion attempt by Chris Sandow unsuccessful.
Sandow's kick hangs out to the right and misses.
Parramatta Eels 28-6
TRY PARRAMATTA EELS
Scored by Semi Radradra. Kick to come.
Semi Radradra starts and finishes a 95m movement. Takairangi down the left wing, hurles it back to Robinson who find Radradra in support. Brilliant.
Parramatta Eels 28-6
Beautiful flick pass from Kane Linnett. Only problem,. it went to Danny Wicks. Parramatta on the attack early.
Parramatta Eels 24-6
Second half is go! Three tries needed for North Queensland to draw level..
Parramatta Eels 24-6
Halftime: Massive first half from Parramatta. Speed, physicality and composure from the halves for a 24-6 lead. North Queensland have been good in the second half this year but they'll need to find some tricks to get out of this one.
Parramatta Eels 24-6
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PARRAMATTA EELS
Conversion attempt by Chris Sandow unsuccessful.
Chris Sandow misses his first kick of the night.
Parramatta Eels 24-6
TRY PARRAMATTA EELS
Scored by Semi Radradra. Kick to come.
Somebody stop them. More numbers on the left for Parramatta. Cowboys forced to come in, leaving big Semi Radradra with a saloon passage to a one-handed put-down.
Parramatta Eels 24-6
Eek. Ray Thompson in a bit of strife after collecting the upper leg of Manu Ma'u. Slight knee lift?
Parramatta Eels 20-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PARRAMATTA EELS
Conversion attempt by Chris Sandow successful.
Sandow maintains his perfect night with the boot. Four from four so far.
Parramatta Eels 20-6
TRY PARRAMATTA EELS
Scored by Manu Ma'u. Kick to come.
Don't know how you're meant to stop that. Manu Ma'u comes in like a wrecking ball, crashing over Michael Morgan.
Parramatta Eels 18-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.
Thurston converts to reduce the margin to eight.
Parramatta Eels 14-6
TRY NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Scored by Michael Morgan. Kick to come.
Well we've seen that a few times this year. Michael Morgan dummies takes on the line and shows surprising strength to get the ball down.
Parramatta Eels 14-4
Johnathan Thurston reaches out for the line, doesn't get the ball down but earns a penalty with Chris Sandow ruled offside.
Parramatta Eels 14-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PARRAMATTA EELS
Conversion attempt by Chris Sandow successful.
Chris Sandow does a wonderful Johnathan Thurston impression, curving it back from the sideline.
Parramatta Eels 14-0
TRY PARRAMATTA EELS
Scored by Brad Takairangi. Kick to come.
Quick hands from Parramatta on the left fringe! Semi Radradra taps in on to Brad Takairangi on the wing. Electric start.
Parramatta Eels 12-0
Chris Sandow kicks to find touch five metres out from the Cowboys line and we all get a chance to take a breath.
Parramatta Eels 8-0
Eels' backrower Anthony Watmough drops it, North Queensland get a penalty and the visitors are on the attack for this first time tonight.
Parramatta Eels 8-0
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL PARRAMATTA EELS
Penalty goal attempt by Chris Sandow successful.
North Queensland concedes a penalty and the Eels opt to take the two. Chris Sandow slots it easily.
Parramatta Eels 8-0
Now James Tamou surges through for the Cowboys. Fifth tackle play from Thurston is cleaned up by the Eels' defence. Frantic start to this one.
Parramatta Eels 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PARRAMATTA EELS
Conversion attempt by Chris Sandow successful.
Sandow slots the two points and the Eels are out to 6-0 in the blink of an eye.
Parramatta Eels 6-0
TRY PARRAMATTA EELS
Scored by Corey Norman. Kick to come.
Eels go 70m in their second set! Who knew Corey Norman was that quick? The five-eighth backs up a bust to score under the sticks.
Parramatta Eels 4-0
Kick off! We are underway. Parramatta going left to right.
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North Queensland are on the hunt for 10 games in row while Parramatta are seeking slightly smaller fry, back-to-back wins for the first time this year.
Could be a danger game for the Cowboys though, traditionally not the best travellers and when the hosts click they can score points.
Both squads are 1-17.
We're underway at 7pm!
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Gavin Badger, Chris Sutton
Touch Judges: Grant Atkins, Brett Suttor
Video Referee: Steve Clark, Henry Perenara
PARRAMATTA EELS (30)
Tries: Corey Norman, Brad Takairangi, Manu Ma'u, Semi Radradra (2)
Field Goals:
Conversions: Chris Sandow (3/5)
Penalty Goals: Chris Sandow (2/2)
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (36)
Tries: Michael Morgan, Matthew Wright, Gavin Cooper (3), Kane Linnett
Field Goals:
Conversions: Johnathan Thurston (6/6)
Penalty Goals: