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Joel Gould

Cowboys' prodigal son Clifford shines after lifeline

The booming boot of Cowboys half Jake Clifford will be key in the knockout final against Cronulla. (Scott Radford-Chisholm/AAP PHOTOS)

Jake Clifford left North Queensland when Tom Dearden arrived in 2021 but now the in-form halves pairing are keys to the Cowboys' finals hopes and future success.

Half Clifford and five-eighth Dearden will line up in the elimination final against Cronulla in Sydney on Friday night with similar back stories.

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