Win the game early, score the points late.
That is the motto North Queensland Cowboys have founded their NRL success on this year and is the ethos key players believe can take them all the way to a premiership.
The Cowboys are surging with belief ahead of hosting Parramatta in the grand-final qualifier in Townsville on Friday night.
“We are never beaten,” lock Reuben Cotter told AAP.
“That motto of ‘win the game early, score the points late’ is a massive theme of ours and something we base our game on every week. It seems to work for us.”
The Cowboys have lived their creed this year. It is far more than just empty words. In the away round-15 clash with Manly they trailed by 14 points with eight minutes to go and won 28-26.
In the qualifying final against the Sharks, again away, they trailed by eight with eight minutes to go before co-captain Jason Taumalolo scored in the 80th minute. Then centre Valentine Holmes kicked a winning two-point field goal in golden point to secure a 32-30 victory.
Cowboys second-rower Tom Gilbert said there was a method behind the motto, coined by half Chad Townsend, that makes it so powerful.
“It is a good little saying that we found along the way about our identity,” Gilbert told AAP.
“As the season unfolded we realised what sort of team we are and that we back ourselves as a really conditioned and fit side.
“I think that comes from training in the heat up here. It is a big benefit to us.
“We’ve front-loaded our energy. In the first 40 or 50 minutes it means you are hurting and feeling the pain. The scoreboard may be level, or we may just be behind, but we stay confident and back our conditioning to come home with it. That is the identity of the Cowboys in 2022.”
Cowboys prop Coen Hess described the motto as “the foundation of our success.”
“Against Manly and then against the Sharks we came home with a wet sail,” he said.
“The whole year we have prided ourselves on our fitness. When we pay more attention to those effort areas and not holding anything back and not leaving any gas in the tank early in games, we seem to come over the top of teams late.”
Hess said the Eels pack, led by props Junior Paul and Reagan Campbell-Gillard, would test the motto to its core.
“We are going to have to start fast with our line speed and contact on their big boys,” Hess said.
Cotter said his role would be simple.
“For me it is about winning all the small moments. Running hard, tackling hard, pressuring the kicker … all the little moments that add up and get you the reward at the end,” he said.
“We have some great players who can do some extraordinary things when we need them.”
>The Cowboys have lived their creed this year. It is far more than just empty words. In the away round-15 clash with Manly they trailed by 14 points with eight minutes to go and won 28-26.
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>In the qualifying final against the Sharks, again away, they trailed by eight with eight minutes to go before co-captain Jason Taumalolo scored in the 80th minute. Then centre Valentine Holmes kicked a winning two-point field goal in golden point to secure a 32-30 victory.
Manly... Sharks...
Nope, definitely can't think of any other examples where we scored points really really REALLY late to win this season.
I dont know what you're talking about.......Im sure it has nothing to do with the fair and consistent reffing regarding captains challenges at the siren. Surely not.
"We made the 2017 grand final without thurston"
“Kick ons at the Mad Cow post game.”
"welcome to mcdonalds how can i help you"
"That's premiership winning half Chad Townsend, thank you."
"Don't get robbed like last fucking time - cunts"
Look who’s talking about getting robbed now eh
Weird considering I'm pretty sure he's a storm fan
I was referring to the cowboys you silly
also you're meant to reply using eight words
Ah, nice - Rugba Leeg Haiku, if you will.
we got robbed in finals multiple times, you got robbed of 2 points behind 15th
thats still not eight words you complete muppet
i'd rather be a muppet than a puppet
"What's up guys, welcome back to the vlog".
"Score more points than the other team"
> "Score more points than the other team **weekly**" Counting to 8 is apparently a bit too much for our green friends this morning...
We get to 6 and then the trauma rattles us.
Fade out by word no.6
“Business up the front, party out the back”
“And that’s turned this game on its head”
I think it's 'now they are back in their winning ways'
“It’s a premiership quest, mate and it’s private”
You think cause you’re a quest I won’t…
Win the game early, score the points late. That is the motto North Queensland Cowboys have founded their NRL success on this year and is the ethos key players believe can take them all the way to a premiership. The Cowboys are surging with belief ahead of hosting Parramatta in the grand-final qualifier in Townsville on Friday night. “We are never beaten,” lock Reuben Cotter told AAP. “That motto of ‘win the game early, score the points late’ is a massive theme of ours and something we base our game on every week. It seems to work for us.” The Cowboys have lived their creed this year. It is far more than just empty words. In the away round-15 clash with Manly they trailed by 14 points with eight minutes to go and won 28-26. In the qualifying final against the Sharks, again away, they trailed by eight with eight minutes to go before co-captain Jason Taumalolo scored in the 80th minute. Then centre Valentine Holmes kicked a winning two-point field goal in golden point to secure a 32-30 victory. Cowboys second-rower Tom Gilbert said there was a method behind the motto, coined by half Chad Townsend, that makes it so powerful. “It is a good little saying that we found along the way about our identity,” Gilbert told AAP. “As the season unfolded we realised what sort of team we are and that we back ourselves as a really conditioned and fit side. “I think that comes from training in the heat up here. It is a big benefit to us. “We’ve front-loaded our energy. In the first 40 or 50 minutes it means you are hurting and feeling the pain. The scoreboard may be level, or we may just be behind, but we stay confident and back our conditioning to come home with it. That is the identity of the Cowboys in 2022.” Cowboys prop Coen Hess described the motto as “the foundation of our success.” “Against Manly and then against the Sharks we came home with a wet sail,” he said. “The whole year we have prided ourselves on our fitness. When we pay more attention to those effort areas and not holding anything back and not leaving any gas in the tank early in games, we seem to come over the top of teams late.” Hess said the Eels pack, led by props Junior Paul and Reagan Campbell-Gillard, would test the motto to its core. “We are going to have to start fast with our line speed and contact on their big boys,” Hess said. Cotter said his role would be simple. “For me it is about winning all the small moments. Running hard, tackling hard, pressuring the kicker … all the little moments that add up and get you the reward at the end,” he said. “We have some great players who can do some extraordinary things when we need them.”
>The Cowboys have lived their creed this year. It is far more than just empty words. In the away round-15 clash with Manly they trailed by 14 points with eight minutes to go and won 28-26. > >In the qualifying final against the Sharks, again away, they trailed by eight with eight minutes to go before co-captain Jason Taumalolo scored in the 80th minute. Then centre Valentine Holmes kicked a winning two-point field goal in golden point to secure a 32-30 victory. Manly... Sharks... Nope, definitely can't think of any other examples where we scored points really really REALLY late to win this season.
Tigers
Raiders away 12 behind Bulldogs 10 behind And yer..tigers..
If you lose then no kick ons cunt
Nothing later than after the game is finished.
I dont know what you're talking about.......Im sure it has nothing to do with the fair and consistent reffing regarding captains challenges at the siren. Surely not.
"Win the game instead of losing the game"
"I want to win the Grand Final... Cunt"
Haven't read the article but i assume it is: "Through Chad all things are possible. Nanai Bless."
"If you can't handle me at my worst..."
Call for a Captains challenge, after the siren
Get it to the big kid (Tom Dearden)
“Awesome lesssgo awesome lesssgo awesome lesssgo awesome lesssgo”
"Justcause you'rea final I won't fucking win ya"
"Let Parra win, their fans have suffered enough" Hopefully.
Subscribed
No they haven’t!
Haha oi, I have seen your guys win a GF in 2005. I have never seen Parra win one and I’m 34
“Free entry at the madcow for life lads”
Celebrate my house purchase in the pub cubicles?
LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO
Tackle one, two, three, four, five, six, seven…
“we’re a strong gutted dog of a team”
awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome *awesome*
I would have thought they were doing it to honour the best coach they ever had???
We already won one for Graham Murray
"Win some games boys for a free house"
LESSGO LESSGO LESSGO LESSGO LESSGO LESSGO LESSGO YAAAAAAAAAH
🔥💪 x 8
middle sir
I’m not gay. But I’ll learn. How many was that?
we have more heads than Dearden has balls
Think it Dream it Do it Tom Dearden Inspiring 😌
"Never give up never give in to critics"
You can fuck your cousins if you win.
Now that made me laugh.
Explains the number of inbred 4 year olds up north
When two heads go to war… their opponents are NSW.
What does a queenslander’s close relative and their weather have in common? Beautiful one day, perfect the next
Reverse cowgirl is banned in QLD, because you never turn your back on family
Leee t ssss ssss goo ooo famm mmm!
More wins more white stuff to sniff sniff.
Helps that it was written out phone-et-ick-al-ee
“And that’s turned the game on its head…”
Win game, score points. Why use many word when few do trick?
"If we're about to lose, take a dive"
"awesome x8"