LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In a classic display of Rugby League drama, the North Queensland Cowboys pulled off a miraculous comeback to secure a vital win against the Newcastle Knights.
The game was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams fighting tooth and nail for the victory.
With the score tied at 16-all and only seven minutes left on the clock, the Cowboys captain Reuben Cotter became the hero of the night with a stunning try.
It was a moment that seemed almost divine, as if the Rugby League gods themselves had intervened to ensure North Queensland's survival in the competition.
The play that led to the game-winning try was nothing short of chaotic.
A high bomb from the Cowboys was knocked down by winger Kyle Feldt, causing the ball to bounce unpredictably on the ground.
In a stroke of luck (or perhaps fate), the ball ended up in the hands of Cotter after a series of deflections and fumbles.
Referee Todd Smith initially called it a double knock on, but after reviewing the footage, the Bunker ruled it a legitimate try, claiming that the ball had indeed bounced off Cotter's knee and into the in-goal area.
This nail-biting finish left fans on the edge of their seats and sparked controversy among NRL enthusiasts.
But for the Cowboys, it was a moment of sheer determination and grit that propelled them to victory.
As they say in the world of Rugby League, sometimes you need a bit of luck on your side to come out on top.
In the end, the Cowboys emerged victorious with a 28-16 win over the Knights, proving once again that in Rugby League, anything can happen.
It was a game that will surely go down in history as one of the most dramatic and memorable clashes in recent memory.