Cowboys v Knights player ratings: Who starred, who struggled in NRL finals clash
Kalyn Ponga did everything in his significant power to inspire Newcastle to victory but North Queensland had enough quality to win a thriller. Check out our player ratings and have your say!
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The Cowboys have kept their season alive and ended the Knights after clinching a finals thriller in Townsville.
Kalyn Ponga stood tall for Newcastle but North Queensland had enough quality of their own to emerge victorious.
Who starred and who struggled at Queensland Country Bank Stadium?
We run the rule over all 34 players — check out our player ratings and have your say!
Originally published as Cowboys v Knights player ratings: Who starred, who struggled in NRL finals clash
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