North Queensland recovered after a dire start to the season to rattle off four wins on the bounce.
This is in stark contrast to how they started the campaign when they slipped to three defeats in a row to leave some people questioning their credentials.
The Cowboys tasted another defeat against New Zealand at Magic Round though, so will try to get back to winning ways when they take on the reigning premiers, Penrith, on home soil.
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North Queensland Cowboys NRL game this week
The Cowboys will take on the Panthers at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday, May 10 at 7:35pm (AEST).
Cowboys predicted team list vs. Panthers for Round 10
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Robert Derby
3. Jaxon Purdue
4. Viliami Vailea
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Tom Dearden
7. Jake Clifford
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Jason Taumalolo
11. John Bateman
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Sam McIntyre
14. Kai O'Donnell
15. Harrison Edwards
16. Griffin Neame
17. Coen Hess
Cowboys latest team news for Round 10
Todd Payten is set to be forced into at least one change following his side's loss to the Warriors with Reuben Cotter looking at a two-week ban.
Sam McIntyre could be promoted off the bench to start at lock, while Kai O'Donnell could be recalled for the vacant spot on the pine.