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DARK SECRETS: Luke brooks won t saddle up with cowboys says coach | Rare Historical Photos

North Queensland coach Todd Payten (pictured) says Luke Brooks will not be joining the club. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

North Queensland coach Todd Payten says Luke Brooks will not be joining the club, and has backed co-captain Chad Townsend to see out his current contract.

Payten was emphatic ahead of Friday night's home NRL game with Penrith when asked about reports linking Brooks to the Cowboys.

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