02 APR 2005 TOWNSVILLE, QLD - Cowboys front rower Shane Tronc runs at Steve Simpson - North Queensland Cowboys v Newcastle Knights (Dairyfarmers Stadium, Townsville) - PHOTO: CAMERON LAIRD

02 APR 2005 TOWNSVILLE, QLD - Cowboys hooker Aaron Payne escapes a Knights tackle - North Queensland Cowboys v Newcastle Knights (Dairyfarmers Stadium, Townsville) - PHOTO: CAMERON LAIRD

02 APR 2005 TOWNSVILLE, QLD - Cowboys fullback Matt Bowen escapes a Steve Simpson attempted tackle - North Queensland Cowboys v Newcastle Knights (Dairyfarmers Stadium, Townsville) - PHOTO: CAMERON LAIRD