In one of the most absorbing matches you'll ever see, Brisbane have prevailed in an Extra Time thriller.
Brisbane Broncos 21-20
SUCCESSFUL FIELD GOAL BRISBANE BRONCOS: Field goal attempt by Anthony Milford successful.
FROM 40 METRES OUT, MILFORD SEALS THE WIN FOR BRISBANE!!!!
Brisbane Broncos 21-20
Brisbane survive again.
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NO TRY! Thurston ruled to have knocked on.
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Thurston was on the spot, but he appears to have knocked on in trying to score.
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The pressure was on from the Broncos chasers, Thurston ran, chipped ahead. Feldt bats the ball back in and Thurston may have scored!
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Thurston is claiming a TRY!!!!
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Barring an error, the Cowboys will have a shot.
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Hunt drives the ball low. The Cowboys will start just short of the 40 metre line.
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Granville elected to run, but the pass was forward. Brisbane live to fight on.
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Feldt is over, but the pass is ruled forward!
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Cowboys in position.
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The Cowboys will have a massive opportunity to kick a field goal.
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Hunt gets a ricochet, but the Cowboys are awarded a penalty.
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Ofahengaue takes the first run of Extra Time.
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Last week the Knights and Raiders couldn't be separated in Extra Time, how will this game end up?
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Cowboys to kick off.
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Brisbane almost make a break, but the end of regulation time is up. Extra Time on the way.
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SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS: Penalty goal attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.
He's got it! We're headed to Extra Time. (Sound Familiar!)
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JT will have a shot to take the game to Extra Time!
Brisbane Broncos 20-18
O'Neill draw a penalty, but it's close to the sideline!
Brisbane Broncos 20-18
Morgan gets into a gap as the Cowboys get another set.
Brisbane Broncos 20-18
Roberts kicks and Coote finds Feldt who is tackled 15 metres out from his own line.
Brisbane Broncos 20-18
Brisbane are surging.
Brisbane Broncos 20-18
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS: Conversion attempt by Corey Parker successful.
From close to the posts, Parker converts and puts Brisbane back in front.
Brisbane Broncos 20-18
Down the blind side, Milford streaks away before linking with his centre. BRISBANE-COWBOYS LEVEL!
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TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS: Scored by James Roberts. Kick to come.
We we're calling for a big play and it doesn't get much bigger than that.
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Coote loses the ball close to the tryline. If Brisbane are to win this game they have to make the most of this set.
North Queensland Cowboys 18-14
The Broncos get the ball back from the short re-start, only to lose possession.
North Queensland Cowboys 18-14
Phenomenal work by the Cowboys to trap Maranta in-goal. That's the difference between the two sides tonight.
North Queensland Cowboys 18-14
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS: Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.
Thurston converts and the pressure is on Brisbane.
North Queensland Cowboys 18-14
A series of poor kicks cost the Broncos there; allowing the Cowboys to start a set on halfway resulted in a try two tackle later.
North Queensland Cowboys 16-14
TRY NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS: Scored by Ethan Lowe. Kick to come.
Thurston to Morgan to Lowe. Great work by the Cowboys and they take the lead.
North Queensland Cowboys 16-14
The Cowboys start a set close to the halfway line.
Brisbane Broncos 14-12
Lachlan Maranta does his best to get out of the in-goal.
Brisbane Broncos 14-12
Greg Eden puts a foot on the sideline. North Queensland to get possession 30 metres inside their own half.
Brisbane Broncos 14-12
No Try. Obstruction ruling keeps the Broncos ahead.
Brisbane Broncos 14-12
Brisbane appear to be falling into the same trap that cost them last year's decider. They need to score tries to wrap this one up.
Brisbane Broncos 14-12
Morgan is claiming his second, but we'll check for an obstruction.
Brisbane Broncos 14-12
Thurston gets a result, Boyd loses a bomb and the Cowboys will get another set.
Brisbane Broncos 14-12
Play is halted as Linnett receives attention for a should complaint.
Brisbane Broncos 14-12
Linnett into space, but Roberts cuts the Cowboys centre down.
Brisbane Broncos 14-12
Once again Boyd stands up to the pressure of Thurston's kicking game.
Brisbane Broncos 14-12
Thurston chips ahead, but Boyd is able to stay in field despite the efforts of the Cowboys defence.
Brisbane Broncos 14-12
Darius Boyd is on the spot to clean up a Michael Morgan grubber.
Brisbane Broncos 14-12
Taumalolo makes a bullocking run up the centre of the field.
Brisbane Broncos 14-12
Kodi Nikorima on for Brisbane.
Brisbane Broncos 14-12
Thurston bombs for Cooper, but the tall second rower is collected by the Broncos defence on the goal line.
Brisbane Broncos 14-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS: Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.
From in front, Thurston makes it a 2-point fixture.
Brisbane Broncos 14-12
TRY NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS: Scored by Michael Morgan. Kick to come.
Thurston grubbers in-goal, with a ricochet off the posts, Morgan is on the spot to score.
Brisbane Broncos 14-10
Milford delivers a forward pass to his fullback. Cowboys to start a set close to halfway.
Brisbane Broncos 14-6
Kane Linnett looks for space, but the Broncos are able to clean up.
Brisbane Broncos 14-6
Corey Parker off for Brisbane.
Brisbane Broncos 14-6
Justin O'Neill finds room down the right, as he passes to his winger, Feldt loses the ball.
Brisbane Broncos 14-6
John Asiata on for North Queensland.
Brisbane Broncos 14-6
Gillett loses the ball after a short ball from McCullough.
Brisbane Broncos 14-6
Corey Parker driven back by Jake Granville close to the tryline.
Brisbane Broncos 14-6
Kyle Feldt kicks the ball over the dead ball line. Penalty on halfway.
Brisbane Broncos 14-6
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL BRISBANE BRONCOS: Penalty goal attempt by Corey Parker successful.
History repeats and Brisbane edge ahead by 8.
Brisbane Broncos 14-6
Brisbane get a penalty for a flop, for the fourth time tonight Parker will elect to add the extras on offer.
Brisbane Broncos 12-6
McCullough goes into space, but Coote does a great job to pull down the Broncos hooker.
Brisbane Broncos 12-6
Lowe loses the ball, Brisbane with the momentum to push ahead here.
Brisbane Broncos 12-6
Hunt puts Roberts into space, but the Cowboys are able to stop the Broncos flyer.
Brisbane Broncos 12-6
Thurston drives a kick over the sideline next to the corner post.
Brisbane Broncos 12-6
Feldt and Kahu back out there for the second half after passing concussion tests.
Brisbane Broncos 12-6
Hunt goes high, but Feldt is up to the task.
Brisbane Broncos 12-6
Lachlan Coote finishes off the opening set with a long kick down field.
Brisbane Broncos 12-6
Corey Parker to get play back underway.
Brisbane Broncos 12-6
Brisbane lead the Grand Final re-match 12-6 at the break.
Brisbane Broncos 12-6
Milford shapes for a field goal but finds space and takes on the Cowboys defence. Fortunately for the visitors, they were able to contain the Broncos dynamo.
Brisbane Broncos 12-6
Glenn makes an impressive charge.
Brisbane Broncos 12-6
Morgan kicks long, but Boyd is on the spot to clean up.
Brisbane Broncos 12-6
Milford drives the kick into touch. Play to resume with a scrum 10 metres out.
Brisbane Broncos 12-6
Kahu is off the field to be assessed for concussion.
Brisbane Broncos 12-6
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL BRISBANE BRONCOS: Penalty goal attempt by Corey Parker successful.
Parker makes it a 6-point game.
Brisbane Broncos 12-6
Penalty in front of the posts and as they have done all night, they opt to take the points on offer.
Brisbane Broncos 10-6
Brisbane find touch from a penalty inside the Cowboys half.
Brisbane Broncos 10-6
Kyle Feldt is off after heavy contact in the lead up to that passage.
Brisbane Broncos 10-6
No Try. Lowe loses the ball trying to ground the ball.
Brisbane Broncos 10-6
Ethan Lowe is claiming a try. The on-field decision is try, but the ball appears to have been held up.
Brisbane Broncos 10-6
Michael Morgan makes a bust up to the Broncos 10 metre line.
Brisbane Broncos 10-6
Kahu is back on his feet and takes his place in the Broncos attacking line. Play back on.
Brisbane Broncos 10-6
Play has stopped as Jordan Kahu receives treatment from the Broncos trainer.
Brisbane Broncos 10-6
Granville makes a strong charge as the Cowboys take the ascendancy.
Brisbane Broncos 10-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS: Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.
From the sideline, Thurston hooks the kick between the posts.
Brisbane Broncos 10-6
TRY NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS: Scored by Jake Granville. Kick to come.
The former Broncos rake makes an immediate impact. He's been on less than five minutes and come up with a Try!
Brisbane Broncos 10-4
Ethan Lowe earns a penalty. Cowboys to start a set 20 metres out.
Brisbane Broncos 10-0
Sam Thaiday on for Brisbane.
Brisbane Broncos 10-0
Greg Eden cleans up a Michael Morgan grubber, and does well to stay in field.
Brisbane Broncos 10-0
Ethan Lowe is cut down short of the line.
Brisbane Broncos 10-0
Jake Granville on for North Queensland.
Brisbane Broncos 10-0
Maranta bats a grubber kick dead. Line drop out.
Brisbane Broncos 10-0
Adam Blair loses possession inside his own half, good chance for the Cowboys to hit right back.
Brisbane Broncos 10-0
He's been criticised for a lack of involvement early in the season, but James Roberts has been outstanding so far tonight.
Brisbane Broncos 10-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS: Conversion attempt by Corey Parker successful.
From the right side of the field, Parker adds the extras.
Brisbane Broncos 10-0
TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS: Scored by Anthony Milford. Kick to come.
Having started the season on fire, the former Raider continues his strong form with the first try.
Brisbane Broncos 8-0
James Roberts races away downfield before linking up with Milford. We're just checking with the Bunker for a possible 8-point try.
Brisbane Broncos 4-0
Greg Eden comes up with a marvellous kick return on a Johnathan Thurston kick. Fantastic work by the Englishman.
Brisbane Broncos 4-0
North Queensland earn a penalty, find touch just short of their 40 metre line.
Brisbane Broncos 4-0
Kahu is stopped only metres away from the tryline. Great work by Milford to run the ball on the last.
Brisbane Broncos 4-0
Forward pass from dummy half. Brisbane to have another chance to attack.
Brisbane Broncos 4-0
No Try. The Bunker rules Gillett loses control of the ball. Cowboys 20 metre re-start.
Brisbane Broncos 4-0
Gillett gets over the line, but Lachlan Coote looks to have prevented the try. However, the referee has ruled Try to the Bunker.
Brisbane Broncos 4-0
The bunker intervenes and deems Tamou had a hand in the play - Broncos scrum 30 metres out from the Cowboys line.
Brisbane Broncos 4-0
Hunt dummies before offloading to his fullback, but the ball goes to ground. Brisbane have looked stronger early on.
Brisbane Broncos 4-0
Tamou loses the ball just shy of the Broncos 20 metre line.
Brisbane Broncos 4-0
Hunt kicks straight to Winterstein as the Cowboys earn a penalty of their 20 metre line.
Brisbane Broncos 4-0
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL BRISBANE BRONCOS: Penalty goal attempt by Corey Parker successful.
For the second time in as many minutes, Parker adds a further two to the scoreboard.
Brisbane Broncos 4-0
Parker will take another shot at goal.
Brisbane Broncos 2-0
Parker offloads, as McGuire goes close to the line before earning a penalty.
Brisbane Broncos 2-0
40/20 BRISBANE BRONCOS: Andrew McCullough kicks a 40/20.
From inside his own 30, the Broncos hooker nails the kick.
Brisbane Broncos 2-0
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL BRISBANE BRONCOS: Penalty goal attempt by Corey Parker successful.
From right in front, Parker opens the scoring for Brisbane.
Brisbane Broncos 2-0
Parker will elect to kick for goal.
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James Roberts finds room to run, before linking with Ben Hunt. Hunt has the ball stripped away and Brisbane get a penalty.
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Coote goes long, Maranta is collected inside his own 20 metre zone.
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Anthony Milford passes the ball into touch, allowing the Cowboys off the hook.
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Brisbane get a penalty on their 40 metre line.
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Thurston drives the ball downfield, but Darius Boyd charges the ball back at pace.
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Milford kicks ahead, but Coote is on the spot to clean up.
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Lachlan Maranta takes his first run of the season, returning from injury.
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Thurston finds touch inside the Broncos half.
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Ben Hunt's kick is collected by Lachlan Coote on the 20 metre line.
Josh McGuire takes the first charge of the night.
North Queensland to kick off.
Play just moments away, both sides come onto Suncorp Stadium to the raptures of the crowd.
The Cowboys have retained the same 17-man squad that prevailed 17-16 in last year's decider; with Rory Kostjasyn starting the game at hooker, former Bronco Jake Granville drops back to the bench.
Brisbane are as per program, with Lachlan Maranta coming into the side for his first match of the year. With Jack Reed out through injury, Jordan Kahu shifts into the centres, with Maranta moving onto the wing.
In the first meeting of last year's Grand Finalists since the historic decider, Brisbane will be out to make amends for the disappointment of losing in extra time, while the Cowboys will be looking to continue their strong start to 2016.
Welcome to League Unlimited's coverage of Round 4 Good Friday Football between Brisbane Broncos and North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium.
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Gerard Sutton, Matt Noyen
Touch Judges: Michael Wise, Jeff Younis
Video Referee: Luke Patten, Steve Chiddy, Bernard Sutton
BRISBANE BRONCOS (21)
Tries: Anthony Milford, James Roberts
Field Goals: Anthony Milford (1/1)
Conversions: Corey Parker (2/2)
Penalty Goals: Corey Parker (4/4)
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (20)
Tries: Jake Granville, Michael Morgan, Ethan Lowe
Field Goals:
Conversions: Johnathan Thurston (3/3)
Penalty Goals: Johnathan Thurston (1/1)