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
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.
Official Post-Match Function
See the Player of the Match and members of the playing squad at the Cowboys Leagues Club official post-match function!