
Fans congratulate Cowboys on NRL grand final win
And one final word from social media for tonight to sum up the NRL grand final.
THE KING OF THE NORTH! #NRLGF #ridemcowboys pic.twitter.com/Zyk1Qk8YW7
— Robbie Milano (@Robbie_Milano) October 4, 2015
Johnathan Thurston kicks a field goal and North Queensland Cowboys win the 2015 grand final! And the celebrations continue after North Queensland Cowboys win its first premiership in spectacular fashion.
Congrats to the @nthqldcowboys. Our favourite @nrl team in North Queensland #NRLGF #Buildthemanewstadium pic.twitter.com/7HU1cl5KnZ
— Mossy & Robbo (@MossyandRobbo) October 4, 2015
@nthqldcowboys pretty close to beating @TheFirebirds to most exciting GF finish ever... Almost! #NRLGF
— Toni Caldwell (@toni_caldwell) October 4, 2015
That is the greatest game of NRL I have ever watched. Thurston, the best player I have ever seen. #NRLGF #9thimmortal
— Dylan Arvela (@dylaneloiarvela) October 4, 2015
Johnathan Thurston missed the shot on goal from the sideline. The games goes into extra time 16-16.
Doesn't matter.. Best man for golden point time... #NRLGF
— DangerousDaveHITS (@DangerDaveHITS) October 4, 2015
Michael Morgan created something out of nothing to score over the line on the siren and the fans are going crazy.
Not an avid @NRL fan, but wow. Just wow. #NRLBroncosCowboys #NRLGF
— Dom Hopkinson (@HopkinsonDom) October 4, 2015
Eight minutes to go and the players are tired with no try scored since the first half.
Still only score in this half has been Kahu's 42nd-minute penalty goal #NRLGF #ridemcowboys #nqc20
— NQ Cowboys (@nthqldcowboys) October 4, 2015
Ten minutes to go in the 2015 NRL grand final and the spectators are on the edge of their seats.
Shame Cowboys! BRONCOS 🏉
Posted by Adrian Potter on Sunday, October 4, 2015
Defence could once again be the decider in this grand final, according to fans.
I can see the broncos scoring here, cowboys had too many chances #NRLGF
— Mark Hindle (@MarkHindle29) October 4, 2015
Official attendance at tonight's NRL grand final is 82,758
Lucky I showed up, otherwise attendance would have been 82,757
#NRLGF
— Mudge (@MudgesWorld) October 4, 2015
According to fans, both teams are trying to slow down the play a bit after a fast paced first 40. Cowboys just hanging on with Broncos on a bit of a roll at the opening of the second half.
All the momentum with the Broncos early in this second stanza... Will it swing back? #nrlgf
— Luke Baz Mortimer (@LukeBazMort) October 4, 2015
It is half time and the Cowboys' fan are happy and more comfortable after the first half performance. And the club has already won on the night.
Even if they lose the main game, @nthqldcowboys won't go home empty-handed. Half-time mascot race won by @CowboysBluey. #NRLGF #ridemcowboys
— Adrian McMurray (@adrianmcmurray) October 4, 2015
Broncos back in the lead after a mistake from Thurston gave the Broncos the ball and field position.
You Know Thurston Beating Himself Up After That Lost Ball..But You Know He Gonna Come Back Strong..#NRLGF
— ..Joe~Money.. (@JoeMoney13) October 4, 2015
Great shot from NRL.com of James Tamou putting the Cowboys in the lead.
No stopping Jimmy.
#NRLGF pic.twitter.com/nc4cVjxu6Y
— NRL (@NRL) October 4, 2015
James Tamou puts it under the posts to put the Cowboys in the lead at the 25-minute mark. Thurston converts for the bonus two points.
There it is. Back in the Broncos defence end and they score. Brilliant. #nrlgf
— Michael Keating (@D_Keating) October 4, 2015
It could be a high scoring game with the first try in the opening eight minutes from Corey Oates and then a try to Cowboys through Justin O'Neill in response. Fans are going crazy online in response.
It's going to be a game of one-upmanship tonight, isn't it? Love it. #NRLGF
— Huwphemism (@Huw_Badman) October 4, 2015
Broncos score first points through a penalty goal. Not everyone agrees with the decision to take the kick
A Wayne Bennet side taking the two? #NRLGF
— MrBrownTweet (@MrBrownTweet) October 4, 2015
We are underway in the 2015 NRL grand final.
Its underway. In 80 minutes we will have a new NRL champion. Will it be 6 for the Broncos or the Cowboys 1st #NRLGF pic.twitter.com/1wMGpUvRM4
— Norman Pug (@NormanPug12) October 4, 2015
Last minute preparations underway and fans, along with punters, still split on who will walk away with the silverware.
Born in Brisbane, raised in North Queensland. My heart says @nthqldcowboys but my head says @brisbanebroncos. #NRLGF #BronxNation
— Cimmaron Sanders (@CimmaronSanders) October 4, 2015
It has been a mixed response to having Cold Chisel as the pregame entertainment. It wasn't everyone's cup of tea, but there was agreement that it wasn't the worse preshow performance
Wonder what everyone under 40 is thinking right now ? #NRLGF
— Raymond Tse (@rtse999) October 4, 2015
Preshow entertainment and tributes start to flow and the crowd captures the moment. But not everyone happy with the show so far
If it was NRL event without daytime fireworks, would people know it was an NRL event? #NRLGF #aapsport pic.twitter.com/KRpyrR0bSD
— Scott Bailey (@scottybailey313) October 4, 2015
NRL.com trying to bring in a little Sydney spirit into what has become a celebration of Queensland rugby league.
2011.
#NRLGF pic.twitter.com/1PvNE8CHbZ
— NRL (@NRL) October 4, 2015
Earlier today Sam Thaiday talks about how the team was travelling earlier on grand final day
How are the boys feeling on the day of the big dance? Sam Thaiday updates you from his room before #NRLGF
Posted by Brisbane Broncos on Saturday, October 3, 2015
The fans are ready with images appearing on social media of the stadium filling quickly.
Atmosphere building nicely at the #NRLGF! Lot's of Broncos fans from what I can see. Hoping the Cowboys can do it! pic.twitter.com/7NpUj7azBn
— brad hilyard (@worldofbrad) October 4, 2015
News from the changing room is that there is a calm over the players right now. Bronco's champion Darren Lockyer said now was the time for players to be focused.
Never ceases to amaze me how relaxed and quiet Dressing rooms are just before big matches. Just like a backyard pick-up game. #NRLGF
— Andrew Bryan (@AndrewBryan321) October 4, 2015
With the kick off only about an hour away there are some things known and some unknown
Either Brisbane win by a blow out or cowboys win in a close one either way NSW loose #NRLGF
— David Haladus (@effected666) October 4, 2015
Support is growing for the North Queensland Cowboys as the team arrives at the stadium. Jerseys are showing up all over the place
Spotted on a roof in my Louisa!!! Go @nthqldcowboys #ridemcowboys #NRLGF pic.twitter.com/qaZteveE5T
— Christie (@ChristieLeigh21) October 4, 2015
Former International rugby union and rugby league player Loti Tuqiri has taken to Twitter and thrown his hat into the ring predicting a Broncos' victory in a close one.
I hope to see Justin Hodges doing this tonight. Broncos by 4 for me! #NRLGF https://t.co/EaKArKTa2w
— Lote Tuqiri (@LoteTuqiri) October 4, 2015
The Broncos announce the players are on their way to the stadium for the 2015 NRL grand final
#NRLGF #GoTime we are on our way pic.twitter.com/W34FsK8nfP
— Brisbane Broncos (@brisbanebroncos) October 4, 2015