Coby Black made an unforgettable NRL debut, scoring 26 points, while Reuben Cotter faced controversy after being sin-binned during their match against Canberra.
North Queensland co-captain Reuben Cotter faces a nervous wait ahead of finals after being sensationally sin-binned and put on report just 15 seconds into their shocking 50-30 loss to Canberra.
Saturday's match in Townsville was highlighted by a stunning NRL debut by record-breaking Raiders halfback Coby Black, whose sublime kicking gave the Cowboys' back five nightmares in the most accomplished first-up game in premiership history.
The 20-year-old scored 26 points from two tries and nine goals from nine attempts, the most in 118 years of the premiership by a player on debut.
Cotter collected retiring veteran Josh Papalii high from the first hit-up of the match and was sin-binned for what referee Nick Pelgrave called a reckless shot to the head with force.