Queensland Country Bank Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 11 NRL game between North Queensland Cowboys and Manly Sea Eagles. The game kicks off at 12:00 am with North Queensland Cowboys heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the North Queensland Cowboys vs. Manly Sea Eagles game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday May 17, 2025 at 12:00 am

Where: Queensland Country Bank Stadium

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A crucial clash looms in Townsville as North Queensland aims to build on a gritty golden point draw against Penrith, while Manly looks to rebound from a disheartening loss to Cronulla. The Cowboys, now 4-4 after a 30-26 defeat to the Warriors, showed resilience in their draw with the Panthers, coming back from a 12-point deficit. Scott Drinkwater’s performance was a standout as Todd Payten’s side displayed plenty of heart.

Manly, with a 4-5 record, has been inconsistent, losing four of their last five. After a promising win over Penrith, they faltered at home to Cronulla, falling 30-14 despite a valiant comeback attempt.

With lineup changes, including Jaxon Purdue shifting to five-eighth for the Cowboys and Jake Trbojevic moving to lock for the Sea Eagles, both teams are looking to find the spark. Manly’s record against North Queensland in recent years favours them, but the Cowboys’ strong home form this season presents a challenging task for the visitors.