Game Day Guide: Everything you need to know for a historic occasion!

Author: Cowboys.com.au
Timestamp: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 10:36 AM

Jason Taumalolo is set to become the first player in the 31-year history of the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys to reach 300 NRL games when he takes the field to face the Penrith Panthers on Saturday evening.

With plenty happening in a jam-packed day of football, find out all the details you need to know ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster at Queensland Country Bank Stadium!

FIND OUT ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW IN THE GAME DAY GUIDE

Round 21 - Round 21 - Saturday 25 Jul

Full Time

Cowboys

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Braidon Burns

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Josiah Karapani
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Tom Chester

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Cowboys is number 18 Zac Laybutt

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Deine Mariner
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jake Clifford

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon Purdue

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Preston Riki
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix
Prop for Cowboys is number 15 Griffin Neame

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Xavier Willison
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 8 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Ben Hunt
Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Soni Luke

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Ben Talty
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Matthew Lodge

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Va'a Semu
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Coen Hess

Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Billy Walters
Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Ethan King

Reserve for Broncos is number 17 Grant Anderson
Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Sam McIntyre

Reserve for Broncos is number 19 Luke Gale

Match Officials

Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 7/26/2026 1:04:06 PM

Celebrate history with limited edition game day giveaways

After making his debut back in 2010, Cowboy #217 Jason Taumalolo will become the first player in history to play 300 Cowboys games. Celebrate his historic milestone with some special limited edition giveaways.

Cowboys fans attending the game or joining the Cowboys Leagues Club Stampede can collect a special Jase 300 flag, showcasing iconic moments in the career of the most-capped Cowboy of all time.

Inspired by his iconic ‘Hulk’ status and nickname, Cowboys fans arriving at the stadium early can grab a limited-edition Jason Taumalolo record breaker ‘Hulk Fist’!

Gates open at 3.30pm, numbers are strictly limited, be one of the first through the gates to grab yours!

Key Timings

3.30pm	Gates Open
	Collect your limited-edition Jase 300 Flag or Hulk Fist
3.45pm	Laurie Spina Shield Exhibition Games
3.45pm	Games 1 & 2
4.10pm	Games 3 & 4
4.40pm	Laurie Spina Shield Fastest Feet
4.30pm	Pre-Game Show
	Maurice Blackburn Fan of the Match
	Mother Mullet Cam
	Ingenia Holiday Parks bandana rally
	Jason Taumalolo 300 Games tribute
5.30pm	NRL kick-off - Cowboys v Panthers
6.10pm	NRL half-time
	Toyota Torpedo
	Laurie Spina Shield Presentation
	Townsville Bulletin Fan Cam
6.25pm	NRL second half
7.05pm	NRL full time
	McDonald's Player of the Match
	Jason Taumalolo 300 Games presentation

Support Beanies for Brain Cancer

Round 17 sees the return of Beanies for Brain Cancer Round! This year marks 10 years of the Round, supporting the Mark Hughes Foundation in raising vital funds for research and helping brain cancer patients and their families.

You can purchase a beanie at either the Northern, Southern or Western concourses on game day.

Visit the Ingenia Holiday Parks Animal Farm

Match Day Partner Ingenia Holiday Parks is bringing extra excitement this game day! Get up close with a range of friendly animals with a special animal farm located on the Northern Green!

Grab an Ingenia Holiday Parks Bandana

Show your Cowboys colours with pride with an Ingenia Holiday Parks bandana! Available on the Northern Concourse.

Win the Ultimate Cowboys Game Day Experience

Head to the Toyota Tundra inside Gate A on game day and guess how many footballs are in the tray for your chance to win the Ultimate Cowboys Experience, including a double pass to the Cowboys v Broncos game, a night’s accommodation at The Ville Resort-Casino, a Cowboys merch pack and an unforgettable Cowboys Money Can’t Buy Experience, all thanks to Toyota.

Are you our Fan of the Match?

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers is backing Cowboys fans this weekend! Bring the noise, wear your Cowboys colours, and show us what true supporter pride looks like for your chance to be named our Fan of the Match at this weekend’s game. You could also score a $500 voucher to the Cowboys Team Shop, all thanks to Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.

See the Membership Team

Visit the Cowboys membership team to discuss your membership requirements, collect your members lanyard and take advantage of some great giveaways.

The membership team will be on the Northern concourse as well as the ticket windows at Gate A and Gate D.

For all Membership enquires call 1300 462 692 (opt 1) Have an issue on game night, visit the Ticketmaster team at one of the service windows before kick off at Gates A or D at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

The Cowboys Leagues Club Stampede

Join the famous Cowboys Stampede, led by the Townsville Drum Collective! Assemble at the Flinders Street entrance of the Club, then march united to Queensland Country Bank Stadium for the absolute best way to start your game day.

Departing from: Cowboys Leagues Club (Flinders St)
Assemble: 4.15pm | Depart: 4.30pm

Cowboys Team Shop - Game Day Special

Celebrate this historic occasion with the Jase300 range! The limited edition Jason Taumalolo 300 games Tees and Bobbleheads will be available in-store and at the game.