North Queensland Cowboys skipper Johnathon Thurston (pictured) says he prefers the extra time period introduced by the NRL in the event of a draw during the finals.

The premiers clash with the Broncos on Friday night was another thrilling encounter with scores locked at fulltime before another piece of  Thurston brilliance secured the Cowboys a preliminary final meeting with Cronulla.

The Cowboys skipper says after playing finals with extra time and golden point, he believes that five minutes each way is a much better way of resolving a drawn final.