Game Day Guide: Everything you need to know for our last home game!

Author: Cowboys.com.au
Timestamp: Fri 4 Sep 2026, 12:32 PM

Your North Queensland Toyota Cowboys are back at home for a massive double header this Saturday in the final home game of the season.

From special farewell’s to exciting activations, find out everything you need to know to finish off the regular season.

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

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Farewell Our Departing Cowboys

With Saturday marking the final home game of the season, Cowboys fans will have the chance to farewell the players leaving the club at season’s end.

Make sure to be in your seat following fulltime of the NRLW clash, as we honour inaugural NRLW Cowboys Co-Captain and NRLW Cowboy #2, Tallisha Harden with a Lap of Honour following the announcement of her retirement.

Fans will have the opportunity to show their appreciation for the players departing the NRL squad at 5.10pm, and are encouraged to stay in their seats following fulltime as we pay tribute to Scott Drinkwater and Murray Taulagi with a Lap of Honour around QLD Country Bank Stadium.

4.50pm // Tallisha Harden’s Lap of Honour
5.10pm // Farewelling departing NRL players
NRL FT // Scott Drinkwater & Murray Taulagi Lap of Honour

Grab a YETI on Game Day and make it uniquely yours!

Purchase any YETI product from the Cowboys TeamShop on game day, and head to the YETI Container on the Northern Green for complimentary personalisation (subject to availability).

Key Timings

2.45pm	Gates Open
3.15pm	NRLW kick-off - Cowboys v Roosters
3.50pm	NRLW halftime
	Toyota Mini League
	Toyota Torpedo
4.00pm	NRLW second half
4.35pm	NRLW fulltime
	McDonald's Player of the Match
4.45pm	Pre-Game Show
4.50pm	Tallisha Harden Lap of Honour
	Maurice Blackburn Fan of the Match
	Mother Mullet Cam
5.10pm	Farewell Departing NRL Players
	YETI match ball delivery
5.30pm	NRL kick-off - Cowboys v Raiders
6.10pm	NRL halftime
	Toyota Road to Your HiLux giveaway
	Townsville Bulletin Fan Cam
6.25pm	NRL second half
7.05pm	NRL fulltime
	McDonald's Player of the Match
	Scott Drinkwater & Murray Taulagi Lap of Honour

Team News

Cowboys representative duo Griffin Neame and Jeremiah Nanai will miss Saturday’s regular season finale against the Canberra Raiders. Zac Laybutt has also been ruled out with concussion, with Coen Hess, John Bateman and Robert Derby elevated to the starting side.

Round 27 - Round 27 - Saturday 5 Sep

7:30 am

Cowboys

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Braidon Burns

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jed Stuart
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon Purdue

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Simi Sasagi
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Tom Chester

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Robert Derby

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jake Clifford

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Tom Dearden

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Coby Black

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Coen Hess

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Owen Pattie
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Noah Martin
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 John Bateman

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Matty Nicholson
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Ata Mariota

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Soni Luke

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Malachi Smith
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Sam McIntyre

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Joe Roddy
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Morgan Smithies
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Kaiden Lahrs

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Vena Patuki-Case
Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Kai O'Donnell

Interchange for Raiders is number 18 Tom Starling
Interchange for Cowboys is number 19 Ethan King

Interchange for Raiders is number 19 Daine Laurie

Reserves

Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Mason Kira

Reserve for Raiders is number 20 Ethan Sanders
Reserve for Cowboys is number 21 Ronald Philitoga

Reserve for Raiders is number 21 Mark Tuialii
Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Liam Sutton

Reserve for Raiders is number 22 Jesse Milin

Kaiden Lahrs
Liam Sutton
Mason Kira
Robert Derby
Ronald Philitoga
Sam McIntyre

Coby Black
Jesse Milin
Malachi Smith
Mark Tuialii
Morgan Smithies
Noah Martin

Griffin Neame
Jeremiah Nanai
Zac Laybutt

Corey Horsburgh
Savelio Tamale
Zac Hosking

Match Officials

Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/3/2026 7:40:32 AM

Jasmine Peters (concussion) and Tallisha Harden (finger) will miss the Cowboys NRLW clash against the Roosters, while Charlize Lloyd-Phillips and Essay Banu return.

Round 10 - Round 10 - Saturday 5 Sep

5:15 am

Cowboys

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Francesca Goldthorp

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Corban Baxter
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Charlize Lloyd-Phillips

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Brydie Parker
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Abigail Roache

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Jessica Sergis
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle Kelly
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Margot Vella

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Taina Naividi
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Lydia Turua-Quedley

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Jocelyn Kelleher
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Rosie Kelly

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Tarryn Aiken

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Essay Banu

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Millie Elliott
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Alisha Foord

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley Nizza
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Ashley Marsters

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Otesa Pule
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Bree Chester

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Sariah Paki
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 23 Kayla Jackson

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Jasmin Strange
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Makenzie Weale

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Olivia Kernick

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Nadia Windleborn

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Mia Wood
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Lily Dick

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Aliyah Nasio
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Tiana Raftstrand-Smith

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Rima Butler
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Lyrech Mara

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Amber Hall

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Emily Veivers

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Taneisha Gray
Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Tayla Curtis

Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Talea Tonga

Charlize Lloyd-Phillips
Essay Banu
Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell
Tayla Curtis

Talea Tonga

Jasmine Peters
Tafao Asaua
Tallisha Harden

Match Officials

Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 9/4/2026 5:20:34 AM

Coca-Cola Find the Can - Win a Signed Cowboys Jersey!

Keep an eye out on Cowboys social channels on game day for the clue that will lead you to the hidden limited edition NRL Coca-Cola Can at the game for your chance to win a 2026 Signed NRL Cowboys Jersey

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.

Find the Membership Team on the Southern Terrace

Whether you have questions about renewing for 2027, upgrading your membership, updating your details or making the most of your member benefits, our team will be there to help.

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

Be sure to head to the Cowboys Team Shop to grab the latest merchandise! Get set for September with the Cowboys 2026 Finals Tee, available now for pre-order!