Scott Drinkwater has delivered a nervy North Queensland Cowboys a slender lead, slotting a golden point field goal to push his side in front 19-18 in a tense finish.
The Cowboys playmaker stepped up in the extra period to nail the one-pointer, giving North Queensland the edge after scores were locked at the end of regular time.
The decisive moment put the Cowboys on the brink of victory, with Drinkwater's composure under pressure proving the difference between the two sides in what shaped as a dramatic conclusion to the contest.
