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North Queensland's recent resurgence is one to be watched. The Cowboys produced another encouraging performance in Round 7, beating the Sharks 30-18. Meanwhile, the Dragons enter this Round 8 clash after a 26-10 loss to the Titans. North Queensland's attack looked sharp and confident, with six tries underlining their growing self-belief. And while St George Illawarra competed strongly in patches in Round 7, Gold Coast's attacking class proved the difference and left them a searching for answers. For the Dragons, controlling possession and limiting errors will be critical. The Cowboys thrive when given momentum and are beginning to resemble the side many expected earlier in the season. If North Queensland carries its attacking confidence into Round 8, the Dragons will need to produce one of their best performances of the year to come away with the two competition points. Match: Dragons v Cowboys Round 8 - home Team Dragons 11th Position away Team Cowboys 9th Position Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney Match broadcasters: - WatchNRL Team News Dragons: Coach Nathan Cross has responded to last week's loss to the Titans with a big reshuffle, bringing in Zali Hopkins at five-eighth, with Taliah Fuimaono reverting to the reserves as she aims to overcome a shoulder injury. In the forward pack, Nita Maynard-Perrin will start at hooker, moving captain Brooke Anderson to lock and shifting Hannah Southwell to prop. Amelia Huakau shifts to the 18th player role. Tori Shipton comes on to the vacant spot on the bench while Keele Browne has been named on the reserves list as she looks to return from a hamstring issue. Cowboys: Only one change to the team that got the job done against the Sharks last week. Kiwi representative Abigail Roache set to return from a knee injury in the centres in place of Kayla Jackson who made her club debut last week. Only other change sees PNG Orchid Emily Veivers named as 18th player, taking over from Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell. Team Lists Backs - Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Teagan BerryFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Francesca Goldthorp - Winger for Dragons is number 2 Maria PasekaWinger for Cowboys is number 2 Charlize Lloyd-Phillips - Centre for Dragons is number 3 Shenae CiesiolkaCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Abigail Roache - Centre for Dragons is number 4 Tahlia O'BrienCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Jasmine Peters - Winger for Dragons is number 5 Jayme MillardWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Margot Vella - Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Zali HopkinsFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Lydia Turua-Quedley - Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Kasey RehHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Rosie Kelly Forwards - Prop for Dragons is number 8 Hannah SouthwellProp for Cowboys is number 8 Essay Banu - Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Nita Maynard-PerrinHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Alisha Foord - Prop for Dragons is number 10 Ruby-Jean Kennard-EllisProp for Cowboys is number 10 Ashley Marsters - 2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Montana Clifford2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Tallisha Harden - 2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Ella Koster2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Bree Chester - Lock for Dragons is number 13 Brooke AndersonLock for Cowboys is number 13 Makenzie Weale Interchange - Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Tori ShiptonInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Nadia Windleborn - Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Ahlivia IngramInterchange for Cowboys is number 15 Lily Dick - Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Trinity TauaneaiInterchange for Cowboys is number 16 Tiana Raftstrand-Smith - Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Tyra EkepatiInterchange for Cowboys is number 17 Tafao Asaua Reserves - Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Amelia HuakauReplacement for Cowboys is number 18 Emily Veivers - Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Lavinia KitaiReserve for Cowboys is number 19 Tallara Bamblett - Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Arabella McKenzieReserve for Cowboys is number 20 Lyrech Mara - Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Keele BrowneReserve for Cowboys is number 21 Tayla Curtis - Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Taliah FuimaonoReserve for Cowboys is number 22 Haylee Hifo Dragons Ins - Arabella McKenzie - Keele Browne - Tori Shipton - Zali Hopkins Cowboys Ins - Abigail Roache - Emily Veivers - Haylee Hifo - Lyrech Mara - Tallara Bamblett - Tayla Curtis Dragons Outs Cowboys Ins - Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell - Kayla Jackson Match Officials - Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen Last updated: Stat Attack - The Dragons are aiming to avoid a club record six straight losses - The Cowboys have won their last two clashes against the Dragons - Dragons fullback Teagan Berry has scored four tries in three games against the Cowboys - Cowboys fullback Fran Goldthorp has scored four tries in three games against the Dragons Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.