Queensland Country Bank Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 12 NRL game between North Queensland Cowboys and Wests Tigers. The game kicks off at 6:00 pm 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. Wests Tigers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday May 24, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Where: Queensland Country Bank Stadium
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North Queensland Cowboys vs Wests Tigers Preview
North Queensland scooped a drought-breaking win in Magic Round but is by no means out of the woods form-wise, while Wests Tigers are currently mired in a seven-match losing streak.
The Cowboys arrested an alarming five-game slide culminating in narrow losses as favourites to the Dolphins and Titans with a patchy 28-22 victory over embattled Souths. Todd Paytens side is still yet to concede less than 18 points in a game this season.
The 2-8 Tigers went down 24-12 to the Dolphins on Sunday. Their average losing margin is a modest 13.5 points, but they have scored more than 18 points just once this season and no more than 14 in their last six games.
Declan Casey and Josh Feledy come in for suspended Tigers centres Brent Naden and Justin Olam. Isaiah Papalii is back from suspension while Justin Matamua comes in at lock.
The Cowboys have won four of their last six against the Cowboys, but last seasons series was one of the most remarkable on record. The Tigers romped to a 66-18 win at Leichhardt, while the Cowboys turned the tables in a 74-0 obliteration in Townsville just six weeks later.
The Tigers lack of attacking potency makes it hard to get behind them for an upset, particularly against a firepower-laden outfit like the Cowboys, who should be able to come away with another crucial win before the Origin drain begins to bite.
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North Queensland Cowboys vs Wests Tigers Tip
We're tipping North Queensland Cowboys to win at $1.20 odds.
North Queensland Cowboys vs Wests Tigers Teams
Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Braidon Burns 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Griffin Neame 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Sam McIntyre 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 17. Jason Taumalolo 18. Jake Granville 19. Jake Clifford 20. Harrison Edwards 21. Kyle Feldt 22. Jaxon Purdue
Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Charlie Staines 3. Declan Casey 4. Josh Feledy 5. Solomon Alaimalo 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Justin Matamua 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Alex Twal 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. Fonua Pole 18. Sione Fainu 19. Alexander Lobb 20. Tallyn Da Silva 21. Tony Sukkar 22. Solomona Faataape
