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Half-Backed NRL podcast: Cowboys wingin' it in Townsville

The North Queensland Cowboys didn't get hit hard by Origin selections, with their outside backs the big beneficiaries as they take on the Rabbitohs depleted backline in Townsville.

The Half-Backed podcast links SC Playbook's Tim Williams and rugby league expert Matty (The Waterboy) Buxton to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:


00:00 Origin team drop rethink

02:10 Weekend recap: Matty's sore shoulders

05:30 NRL Round 12 bets: Cash in on Keaon's Origin snub

17:20 Moral of the week: Wingin' it in Townsville

18:00 NRL Round 12 tips: Bye round upsets loom


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