Reuben Cotter

North Queensland Cowboys forward Reuben Cotter was a late withdrawal from Friday night's clash against the Manly Sea Eagles at Brookvale, and could miss ...

They have a long travel day and won't be home till after 4:30. The Cowboys will have a week longer before they have to worry about replacing Cotter, should he be out, however, it's likely Taunoa-Brown would battle Griffin Neame for a starting spot in the middle third if needed. The hope from the Cowboys' medical staff is that Cotter's injury is only a strain rather than a tear, however, depending on the grade of the injury, he could struggle to make Game 2 for Queensland next week regardless.

Queensland State of Origin star Reuben Cotter has suffered a hamstring injury that has likely crushed his Origin dreams.

Brendan Elliot was shuffled onto the bench as a late replacement. Queensland State of Origin star Reuben Cotter has suffered a hamstring injury that has likely crushed his Origin dreams. A Queensland State of Origin cult hero has suffered a freak warm-up injury that appears to have crushed his Origin hopes.

Cotter was seen running through some routine drills ahead of his side's game against the Sea Eagles, but pulled out of the warm-up after clutching at his ...

'Looking ahead, not good for Origin 2 availability in 9 days time. Cotter was a standout in his Origin debut in game one and was considered a certain starter for the Maroons in Perth. Reuben Cotter suffered a hamstring injury in a big blow for Queensland and the Cowboys

Disaster has struck the Queensland camp with Reuben Cotter suffering a hamstring injury during the Cowboys'...

"It doesn't look good, but we'll still have to wait until we get that health report from the medical staff. "I really feel for him, he's worked really hard to get his game to where it is. "I think he's bummed about it obviously, what's happened this week, and that it's a missed opportunity for him.

North Queensland Head Coach Todd Payten says he's “devastated” for Reuben Cotter who was ruled out in the warm-up, before last night's loss to Manly with a ...