Meanwhile, the Cowboys believe their latest re-signing Kane Linnett can break into representative football this season.
The 24-year-old centre, who played 24 of the club's 26 games in 2012, extended his contract until 2016 on Monday, much to the delight of coach Neil Henry and club football manager Peter Parr.
Linnett carried off the club's Most Improved award last season following a breakout year which included 12 tries to the former Rooster.
"We couldn't have been any happier with how Kane performed in his first season with the Cowboys,'' Parr said on Monday.
"He settled in straight away, had an excellent season in both attack and defence and we think there's still more development there in his game.
"He should come into contention for representative football in the near-future and it's a big positive for our club that he's committed long-term to the Cowboys.''
Linnett, who is three games shy of 50 NRL games, said he enjoyed the North Queensland lifestyle.
"Both the area and the club suit me. I already have some great mates here and you can tell we have a team capable of winning a premiership,'' he said.
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- AAP
