By PETER JESSUP
Warriors stalwart Kevin Campion will not be playing against North Queensland tomorrow, after the removal of stitches around his battered eye and a decrease in swelling revealed that a scratched cornea is causing his sight problems.
Brent Webb, who made his NRL debut last weekend, replaces him.
Justin
Morgan comes up from the bench to the starting line-up to replace Jerry Seuseu, who is suspended for one week.
Morgan has been out since round 11 last year with a knee tear but looked mobile in two pre-season trials. Mark Tookey comes on to the bench.
John Carlaw has been cleared to play after regaining vision after a concussion on Sunday.
Coach Daniel Anderson said the Warriors had size and skill over their opponents and it was a matter of the attitude the team took to Townsville.
The Cowboys were always dangerous on their home ground, he said, and would be more so with a new coach under pressure and the players keen to perform to keep their places.
"Graham Murray can't change their technique but he can change their motivation and attitude [before Saturday]," Anderson said.
He was taking nothing for granted despite the three big wins posted against the Cowboys.
Doctors told Cowboys prop Shaun Valentine yesterday that he should never play league again.
The 25-year-old's playing future was doubtful at the beginning of the season after he had been concussed four times in the past two years.
Another concussion during last Saturday's clash with Melbourne was the last straw, and he was told last night to give up football.
Cowboys football manager Peter Parr said Valentine was bitterly disappointed.
"He's accepted the decision somewhat reluctantly," said Parr.
"I think he knows at this stage that he shouldn't play again. It's a bitter pill for him to swallow.
"Other than the concussions he's a very fit 25-year-old male who wants to play rugby league."
Valentine, who could not be reached for comment, made his first grade debut in 1999 and has played for Brisbane, Wests and the Cowboys.
Round four kicks off with South Sydney playing the Bulldogs at Aussie Stadium.
