TOWNSVILLE, QLD 13 JUL 2007 - Cowboys captain Johnathan Thurston runs on to the field - North Queensland Cowboys v Brisbane Broncos (Dairy Farmers Stadium) - PHOTO: CAMERON LAIRD (PH 0418 238811)

TOWNSVILLE, QLD 13 JUL 2007 - Cowboys captain Johnathan Thurston runs on to the field - North Queensland Cowboys v Brisbane Broncos (Dairy Farmers Stadium) - PHOTO: CAMERON LAIRD (PH 0418 238811)

TOWNSVILLE, QLD 13 JUL 2007 - Aaron Payne leads out the Cowboys on the occasion of his 100th NRL game - North Queensland Cowboys v Brisbane Broncos (Dairy Farmers Stadium) - PHOTO: CAMERON LAIRD (PH 0418 238811)