The strength of that side is easy to see when Cowboys captain-coach Shaun Ferguson has been unable to find a spot in the squad of 17 for Dylan Manicaros and Dan Boland.

"It's the first time we've had everyone available," Ferguson said. "Dylan and Dan have had to miss out."

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While the Cowboys sit at the bottom of the table, Ferguson said the focus for him and his side is "finish strong".

"The vibes are good around us," he said. "We see the potential of what could have been this year if we had been full strength at the start of the season.

"But it also makes it easier for next year."

The Cowboys squad includes in-form younger players Blair Maloney, Trent Taylor, Liam Mack and Cody Byrne.

"Cody's been unlucky with a few injuries ... but is playing some good footy," Ferguson said.

Ferguson knows seventh-placed Werris Creek will be desperate and possessed some "quality" players.

"They play an expansive game too, like to throw the ball around," he said.

"That's what I like about them, they change it up. And Cody [Tickle] gets them going forward. He's the modern-day footballer."

The Magpies' Millgate brothers, Isaah and Harlee, who will play halfback and five-eighth, were also dangerous, Ferguson said.

WERRIS CREEK: 1 Jesse Murray, 2 James Bates, 3 Dion Reid, 4 Nick Hanrahan, 5 Sam Tickle, 6 Isaah Millgate, 7 Harlee Millgate, 8 Kaleb Parsons, 9 Dylan Porter, 10 Ian Reid, 11 Kieran Williams, 12 Cody Tickle (co-coach), 13 Zack Leonard, 14 Beau Parry, 15 Charlie Parsons, 16 Riley Leonard, 17 TBA. Co-coach: Tom Brown.

DUNGOWAN: 1 Blair Maloney, 2 Liam Mack, 3 Jone Marau, 4 Brad Brooks, 5 Brock Morgan, 6 Trent Taylor, 7 Matt Wilson, 8 Zac Parker, 9 Pat Lange, 10 Jason Allwood, 11 Cody Byrne, 12 Brett Jarrett, 13 Shaun Ferguson (c/c), 14 Nathan McGuire, 15 Hudson Summerfield, 16 Kieren Croft, 17 Lochie Collins.

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