North Queensland Cowboys skipper Johnathon Thurston (pictured) says hes expecting a full house in Townsville for tonights semi final clash with the Broncos.

Both sides have been struck by injury and suspension with Ethan Lowe and Kane Linnett out of the Cowboys lineup and Brisbane without the suspended James Roberts.

There’s no more imposing home game than a Friday night in Townsville and Thurston says he’s looking forward to running out in front of the passionate home town crowd.