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Melissa Woods

INSANE: Sharks consign cowboys to winless nrl season start - The Real Truth

Winger Samuel Stonestreet has scored twice to steer Cronulla to a big win in Townsville. (Scott Davis/AAP PHOTOS)

North Queensland coach Todd Payten will go back to the drawing board after his side crashed 36-12 to Cronulla in their second straight loss to open the NRL season.

The Cowboys hosted the Sharks at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon with Payten demanding a physical response after they were belted 42-12 by Manly in the first round.

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