Final Cowboys team list: Round 10 v Panthers

North Queensland Toyota Cowboys Head Coach Todd Payten has finalised his side for tonight's clash with the Penrith Panthers in Townsville.

Jason Taumalolo (calf) has been ruled out, with Coen Hess coming into the run-on side for his first start of the season. 

Kai O'Donnell is a late inclusion on the interchange.

Semi Valemei the final player to drop out of the 22-man squad on Tuesday. 

Saturday’s game kicks off at 7.35pm.

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Cowboys team to play Panthers:

1. Scott Drinkwater

2. Rob Derby

3. Jaxon Purdue

4. Viliami Vailea

5. Murray Taulagi

6. Tom Dearden (c)

7. Jake Clifford

8. Jordan McLean

9. Reece Robson

17. Coen Hess

11. John Bateman

12. Jeremiah Nanai

13. Sam McIntyre

Interchange

14. Harrison Edwards

15. Tom Mikaele

16. Griffin Neame

22. Kai O’Donnell

18th man

18. Zac Laybutt