Pre-season is in full swing, with Todd Payten having the North Queensland Cowboys working hard. 

The Brisbane Broncos have begun their first pre-season under Michael Maguire, North Queensland Cowboy Reece Robson, who has worked with Madge in Blues Camp, praised the coach's impact.

Mr Robson told Jason Matthews on Summer Wide World of Sports, "He'll be a very good asset for them going forward, and I think he'll be really good for their side."