LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The North Queensland Cowboys will face the Canberra Raiders at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday evening.
Exciting news for fans as Cairns product Derby will be making his first NRL appearance at the stadium after a long wait.
The 23-year-old winger made his NRL debut in Round 13 of the 2023 season, but had to wait almost two years for his next top-grade appearance, which finally came last weekend.
Derby has an impressive track record in the Queensland Cup, scoring 28 tries in 41 games.
This Saturday's game will be the last chance for Cowboys supporters to see their team in action at home for almost a month.
After the Raiders match, North Queensland will face the Panthers in Sydney and Rabbitohs in Perth before a bye in Round 7.
The Cowboys will then return home in Round 8 for an Anzac Round clash against the Titans.
As the team prepares for these upcoming matches, fans are eager to see Derby make an impact on the field in his NRL debut at home.
Overall, it will be an exciting and important game for the Cowboys as they aim to secure a win before embarking on a series of challenging away games.
The team will need the support of their fans as they face tough competition in the coming weeks.
Cowboys fans should make the most of this opportunity to see their team play at home before a brief hiatus, with the promise of an exciting Anzac Round clash to look forward to in the near future.