A promising youngster’s ‘coming of age’ and a powerful effort from the skipper amid a star’s concerning injury.

North Queensland rely on Scott Drinkwater to create havoc from the back, just as Newcastle do with Kalyn Ponga ahead of the elimination final in...

North Queensland rely on Scott Drinkwater to create havoc from the back, just as Newcastle do with Kalyn Ponga ahead of the elimination final in...

Scores are locked up 16-all in a thrilling elimination final between the Cowboys and Knights at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga produced a smart piece of play to set up the first try for his side.

Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga produced a smart piece of play to set up the first try for his side.

Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga produced a smart piece of play to set up the first try for his side.

Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga produced a smart piece of play to set up the first try for his side.

The elimination final loss to the Cowboys on Saturday was most likely the final game in a Knights jersey for several players.

Make-or-break decisions salvaged the Cowboys’ season and turned them into one of the game’s most lethal attacking sides.