Big Pete
International Captain
- Mar 12, 2008
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It isn't easy being the little brother.
Just ask the North Queensland Cowboys. Ever since they joined the competition in 1995, they've had to settle in the shadow of the Brisbane Broncos who have occupied prime time football for as long as they've been around.
However the tide has been slowly but surely turning.
With the likes of Johnathan Thurston, Mat Scott, Lachlan Coote and Michael Morgan on their books the Cowboys have formed one of the best units in the competition going on a run of six games which could extend to a record equaling 7th.
If you asked some pundits, they'd tell you 2015 is their year.
However the Brisbane Broncos see things differently.
Under the guidance of Wayne Bennett the Broncos have regained that winning aura that had often eluded them under their other charges. That belief that we're going to win and there is nothing you can do to stop us. It's that belief that saw Ben Hunt dummy and go past Maloney, Milford race 90m untouched and Oates crash over a desperate defence.
It's the type of determination they're going to need tonight.
Because tonight is no simple game of Rugby League. For some members of the crowd, this is as big as State of Origin. It's a game built on pride - where good ol' fashion ribbing is on the line and plenty of pride is at stake.
While NSW have City vs Country, there is no better Origin test than a Cowboys v Broncos game and you've got a chance to watch it at 7:30pm (Queensland time).
Just ask the North Queensland Cowboys. Ever since they joined the competition in 1995, they've had to settle in the shadow of the Brisbane Broncos who have occupied prime time football for as long as they've been around.
However the tide has been slowly but surely turning.
With the likes of Johnathan Thurston, Mat Scott, Lachlan Coote and Michael Morgan on their books the Cowboys have formed one of the best units in the competition going on a run of six games which could extend to a record equaling 7th.
If you asked some pundits, they'd tell you 2015 is their year.
However the Brisbane Broncos see things differently.
Under the guidance of Wayne Bennett the Broncos have regained that winning aura that had often eluded them under their other charges. That belief that we're going to win and there is nothing you can do to stop us. It's that belief that saw Ben Hunt dummy and go past Maloney, Milford race 90m untouched and Oates crash over a desperate defence.
It's the type of determination they're going to need tonight.
Because tonight is no simple game of Rugby League. For some members of the crowd, this is as big as State of Origin. It's a game built on pride - where good ol' fashion ribbing is on the line and plenty of pride is at stake.
While NSW have City vs Country, there is no better Origin test than a Cowboys v Broncos game and you've got a chance to watch it at 7:30pm (Queensland time).
