The Cowboys stunned all comers in 2022 by rocketing up the ladder to go within one win of another grand final appearance following four years of struggle. Can they go all the way in 2023?
The squad may have lost some key personnel, with three departures for new club the Dolphins in Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Thomas Gilbert and Connelly Lemuelu, as well as Ben Condon to Manly, but Payten still has a strong core of players which also includes young local talents bursting to play for their home team.
Yet to make his NRL debut, the Cowboys announced the former Fijian Rugby Sevens star's elevation to their top 30 squad in August.Young gun Dunn tore his ACL in Round 2 of 2022, but is set to be back in time for Round 1 selection. There is plenty of choice in the second row and up front, with most players capable of featuring at prop, lock or on the edge, all rotating through there this past season.
And it is the club’s leadership and Payten’s ability to get the best from his young players that will again be the biggest strength for the side who know they have a fantastic opportunity to go further this year.
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