Queensland Country Bank Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 22 NRL game between North Queensland Cowboys and Wests Tigers. The game kicks off at 5:30 pm with Wests Tigers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the North Queensland Cowboys vs. Wests Tigers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 14, 2021 at 5:30 pm
Where: Queensland Country Bank Stadium
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North Queensland Cowboys vs Wests Tigers Odds
North Queensland Cowboys vs Wests Tigers Preview
It would take something very special from here, but the Tigers remain a mathematical chance at playing finals after picking up a crucial win over the Bulldogs last week.
Ken Maumalo was the star in Wests’ 12-point victory, and it’s fair to say Michael Maguire will be calling on him again on Saturday against the struggling Cowboys.
North Queensland has nothing left to play for at this point, but they’d probably like to put an end to their growing losing streak that was extended to eight last week with a blowout loss to the Titans.
Unfortunately, the news keeps getting worse for head coach Todd Payten though with Jason Taumalolo now headed for a stint on the sideline with a fractured hand.
The Tigers, meanwhile, are one of the healthier teams in the competition and that should help them make one last ditch finals bid.
Wests can also take some motivation into this contest knowing they lost a 34-30 thriller against the Cowboys back in April, and if they can manage to dominate possession like they did last week against the Dogs, they look a good bet for some revenge.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Wests Tigers to win at $1.60 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: David Nofoaluma at $8.00.
North Queensland Cowboys vs Wests Tigers Teams
Cowboys team: 1. Valentine Holmes 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Daejarn Asi 4. Jake Granville 5. Ben Hampton 6. Scott Drinkwater 7. Tom Dearden 8. Francis Molo 9. Reece Robson 10. Jordan McLean 11. Ben Condon 12. Heilum Luki 13. Coen Hess 14. Tom Gilbert 15. Jeremiah Naawi 16. Mitchell Dunn 17. Griffin Neame 18. Peter Hola 19. Connelly Lemuelu 20. Shane Wright 21. Laitia Moceidreke
Tigers team: 1. Moses Mbye 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Tommy Talau 4. Michael Chee-Kam 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Adam Doueihi 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Jacob Liddle 10. James Tamou 11. Shawn Blore 12. Luciano Leilua 13. Thomas Mikaele 14. Joe Ofahengaue 15. Kelma Tuilagi 16. Alex Twal 17. Zac Cini 18. Jake Simpkin 19. Tukimihia Simpkins 20. Jock Madden 21. James Roberts