Former Broncos captain Justin Hodges (pictured) believes fatigue is set to kill the Cowboys chances of playing in the clubs second straight grand final.

North Queensland meet  a rested Cronulla intent on winning a spot in the 2016 decider on Friday night.

With the Cowboys exhausted after the extra time win over  the Broncos, Hodges says he believes the premiers are just about out of fuel and expects the Sharks to triumph and move on to the grand final.