North Queensland hit back from last week's debacle to re-enter the NRL's top eight with a 30-8 win over Gold Coast, as playmaker Jaxon Purdue turned from villain to hero.
When the Cowboys lost 82-12 to Sydney Roosters in their previous outing in Townsville there were huge doubts they could bounce back from the most points conceded in a premiership match in 91 years.
