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Joel Gould

Natural-born leader Dearden embraces new Cowboys role

Tom Dearden has embraced being given the responsibility of co-captaining the Cowboys. (Scott Radford-Chisholm/AAP PHOTOS)

North Queensland five-eighth Tom Dearden is enjoying his new role as co-captain, and former Cowboys star Brent Tate says the responsibility will continue to bring out the best in him.

Dearden, 23, and 25-year-old lock Reuben Cotter were given the honour of leading the side this year and so far it has worked a treat, with the club winning their opening two matches.

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