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Cowboys win NRL Grand Final

Monday, October 5, 2015

The North Queensland Cowboys have defeated the Brisbane Broncos to claim their maiden NRL premiership, in a match described by many as the greatest grand final ever.

The Cowboys scored after the siren to lock the scores at 16-all, Jonathan Thurston then stepped up for a field goal in the extra period to claim the club's first premiership 17-16.

Thurston says winning a first title for North Queensland is the greatest achievement in his decorated career. The four-time Dally M winner was named man of the match and also took out the Clive Churchill Medal.

The loss brings to an end a 16-year career of Brisbane captain Justin Hodges.

Broncos coach Wayne Bennett has renewed calls for golden point to be scrapped in future deciders, saying he'd much rather return for a re-match next week.

Meantime, police are pleased with the behaviour of the near 83,000-strong crowd which packed ANZ Stadium.

Eleven people were told to leave for intoxication and anti-social behaviour.

Another three people were arrested for offensive language and entering the field.