The Raiders will look to claim back their place in the top four when they travel to the Gold Coast to meet with the Cowboys.
Having ended their perfect home record after going down to the Knights on Saturday, Darrin Borthwick's side have just two matches to secure a prized place in the top-four.
Sitting on equal competition points with the Broncos but down on differential and just one win behind the third-placed Titans, the Raiders have a serious opportunity to play finals footy in their inaugural season if they can get back to the winners circle in the penultimate round.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys have now slumped to three consecutive losses, a run which has all but ruled them out of finals contention.
But having unveiled a host of rookies and Kirra Dibb and Tahlulah Tillett still settling into their new halves pairing, Ben Jeffries will be hoping his side can continue to build in the final two rounds and end their inaugural season on a more positive note.
Match: Cowboys v Raiders
Round 8 -
home Team
Cowboys
9th Position
away Team
Raiders
5th Position
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
Team News
Cowboys: A late change for the home side with Sera Koroi starting at prop and skipper Tallisha Harden shifting to the bench. Makenzie Weale (suspension) is out, with April Ngatupuna coming in at prop and Jessikah Reeves coming onto the bench. Lily Peacock (head knock) has been named and is set to play.
Raiders: No changes on game day after Elise Smith came out of the side on Saturday, replaced in the second row by Monalisa Soliola. In the front row, Tommaya Kelly-Sines will start the game with Grace Kemp coming off the bench and Ahlivia Ingram dropping out on Saturday when the squad was cut to 19. A boost for the Green Machine with Emma Barnes returning from a jaw injury.
Match: Cowboys v Raiders
Round 8 -
home Team
Cowboys
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Francesca GoldthorpFullback for Raiders is number 1 Apii Nicholls
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Vitalina NaikoreWinger for Raiders is number 2 Madison Bartlett
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jasmine PetersCentre for Raiders is number 3 Cheyelle Robins-Reti
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Shellie LongCentre for Raiders is number 4 Mackenzie Wiki
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Krystal BlackwellWinger for Raiders is number 5 Shakiah Tungai
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tahlulah TillettFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Zahara Temara
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Kirra DibbHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Ashleigh Quinlan
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 15 Sera KoroiProp for Raiders is number 10 Sophie Holyman
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Emma ManzelmannHooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté Temara
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Prop for Cowboys is number 22 April NgatupunaProp for Raiders is number 22 Tommaya Kelly-Sines
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Bree Chester2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Hollie-Mae Dodd
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Tiana Raftstrand-Smith2nd Row for Raiders is number 20 Monalisa Soliola
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 China PolataLock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima Taufa
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 8 Tallisha HardenInterchange for Raiders is number 8 Grace Kemp
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jetaya FaifuaInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma Barnes
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Lily PeacockInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Kerehitina Matua
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 21 Jessikah ReevesInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Tara Reinke
Reserves
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Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Mia MiddletonReplacement for Raiders is number 21 Jessica Gentle
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Raiders are averaging 19 points per game to North Queensland’s 15 in 2023.
- Both sides are completing at 75 percent for the season.
- The Cowboys have missed the most tackles for the season with 271.
Match: Cowboys v Raiders
Round 8 -
home Team
Cowboys
9th Position
away Team
Raiders
5th Position
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast