9. Patrick Woods. Chad Townsend 8. The rivals will meet in. TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Valentine Holmes of the Cowboys loduring the round 21 NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Parramatta Eels at Qld Country Bank Stadium on July 22, 2023 in Townsville, Australia. Broncos. Brisbane Broncos vs Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium, 4. Valentine Holmes . Huge double injury blow for Broncos. Running Back. He scored the team's first try in the game. Runners-up: Penrith Panthers. The Australian Test squad for the Pacific Championships includes the Cowboys' Valentine Holmes despite the fact he will be suspended for the Kangaroos' opening game. Cowboys v Warriors. Valentine Holmes was put to the ultimate test in his new. Reece Robson 10. Arms. The 2016 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks season is the 50th in the club's history. Wellington Albert (London Broncos), Jacob Alick (Gold Coast Titans), Keven Appo (PNG Hunters), Watson Boas (Doncaster), Xavier Coates (Melbourne Storm), Edene Gebbie (Townsville. Cowboys vs Broncos, at QCB Stadium – 6pm, Saturday, August 5. (AAP: Daniel Pockett) He will arrive three years younger at age 23 and has previously attracted the. Valentine will not be eligible to play for any other NRL Club during 2019. Valentine Holmes Holmes might rate his premiership-winning season with Cronulla in 2016 as the best year of his NRL career but for pure performance alone, his efforts for the Cowboys in 2022 will. Milford trained strongly on Tuesday and has been. Brisbane Broncos (82%) Adam Reynolds - 82. Match: Broncos v Titans. Chad Townsend 8. Valentine Holmes and Scott Drinkwater will play at No. He was made to wait, but Valentine Holmes finally got a taste of the NFL on Friday (AEST) — the Aussie putting together a decent fourth quarter cameo as the New York. 1,990. Without Reynolds calling the shots, finding that balance come Saturday night and winning. THE SQUAD. A successful downgrade would result in Holmes being available to face the Broncos in Saturday’s XXXX Derby, while an unsuccessful result would see him banned for four. Valentine Holmes breach notice. Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Houston Texans. Rampant Broncos whip. Valentine Holmes:The official NRL stats of the National Rugby League, NRL and NRLW player statistics, as well as NRL and NRLW competition statistics. LISTEN!Mick Ennis & Braith Anasta cover all the season 2020 talking. The 2021 North Queensland Cowboys season was the 27th in the club's history. Valentine Holmes will be one of three Cowboys debutants as North Queensland prepares for both a cyclone and a blockbuster derby on Friday night. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A [deleted] • Additional comment actions. Valentine Holmes will take on the NRL judiciary in a bid to have his careless high tackle ruling quashed ahead of Saturday night’s grudge match with. Read Today's Paper Tributes RewardsValentine Holmes is officially back in rugby league. Cowboys: 1. Champions. cliffy, hindy and hoppa’s old tricks: league legends blow out the cobwebs. 70 – odds via PlayUp. Valentine Holmes of the Cowboys celebrates scoring a try1 during the round three NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the North Queensland. "The Cowboys, it's problematic for them because they were prepared to spend $900,000 a season on Valentine Holmes under this five-year deal. He was allegedly involved in arrested and fined by. NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/22/19. Selwyn Cobbo - Brisbane Broncos. Valentine Holmes lays a huge hit on Haumole Olakau'atu. The 28-year-old avoids suspension and will be available for selection for Sunday's XXXX Derby against the Gold Coast Titans. Cowboys vs Broncos, at QCB Stadium – 6pm, Saturday, August 5. (NRL Imagery) Val Holmes made a promise to his Cowboys team-mates to have a big game in the crucial clash with the Sea Eagles at Brookvale on Saturday night after having a rare. Tesi Niu 2. Cameron Munster 7. Report: Broncos take bragging rights in first Battle of Brisbane; Injuries: Sean O'Sullivan. 3. Adam Reynolds. Staggs was completely outplayed by his opposite number Valentine Holmes last weekend as the Cowboys embarrassed. 17 votes, 30 comments. Cowboys weapon Valentine Holmes should in 2022 move from fullback to the centres to vacate the No. Source: News Corp Australia. Cowboys: Just the one forced change from the squad named mid-week, which sees Kyle Feldt come in for the suspended Val Holmes. The Australian Test squad for the Pacific Championships includes the Cowboys' Valentine Holmes despite the fact he will be suspended for the. National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. with the Sharks set to bring some massive names including Paul Gallen, Andrew Fifita, James Maloney and Valentine Holmes. 2. Val Holmes has so far accumulated 22 points in the 2023 series with two tries and seven goals. Reece Walsh 2. Todd Payten had a cheeky jab at Mitchell Moses over the tackle from Valentine Holmes on the Eels halfback that saw the Cowboys centre sin-binned and placed on report. Valentine Holmes 4. Cowboys: 1. 15, Broncos $1. Wed 13 Sep, 2023 02:23 Game Plan. The centre will now spend four weeks on the sideline, which is the remainder of the regular season for the Cowboys given they have a bye spread amongst their final five rounds. Valentine Holmes (Cowboys) The gun centre has played 13 games for Queensland. BRONCOS TEAM LIST. Cronulla Sharks rising star Valentine Holmes has expressed his regret about a late-night incident. The Cowboys dominated field position early and scored am early try through Jeremiah Nani for a 6-0 lead before the Broncos started to get some field position and some shots at the North Queensland line. Tue 8 Nov 2022, 05:01 PM. Peta Hiku 5. A Valentine Holmes’ field goal and a rampaging try from Jason Taumalolo in the last five minutes saw the Cowboys flip a loss into a famous 19-18 win over the Broncos in the Queensland derby. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference. Valentine Holmes has taken all of 24 hours to cash in on his return from the NFL, inking a lucrative six-year deal with North Queensland starting in 2020. . Payne Haas (Broncos) Valentine Holmes (Cowboys) Ben Hunt (Dragons) Liam Martin (Panthers) Cameron Munster (Storm) Cameron Murray (Rabbitohs) Kotoni Staggs* (Broncos) Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow* (Dolphins)Brisbane Broncos 46 - 12 Wests Tigers. 2018, Sep 07 . Griffin Neame (head knock) and Heilum Luki (facial fracture) both. Delouise Hoeter has retained his spot in the centres off the back of Brisbane’s 28-10 win over the Knights, delivering a try assist, 83 metres gained from 10 runs, and 22 tackles without missing any. Broncos Bulldogs Cowboys Dolphins. Dolphins recruit spotted training at Broncos HQ. Dally M. Brisbane Broncos Melbourne Storm 42,612 Suncorp Stadium: Brisbane: 2 Sydney Roosters South Sydney Rabbitohs 41,906 Allianz Stadium: Sydney: 3 Brisbane Broncos North Queensland Cowboys 37,761Latest on RB Valentine Holmes including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL. Holmes uploaded a photo of himself on social media last Saturday. valentine holmes of the sharks. The Broncos have expressed interest in signing former Queensland Origin star and current NFL hopeful Valentine Holmes, according to The Daily Telegraph. Semi Valemei 3. “It’s been a little while so this is a good way to get himself up and running before the pressure of. Position: Centre: Weight: 90 kg: Height: 185 cm (6' 1") Date of Birth: 24/07/1995 (28 years old) Eligibility: Queensland (Australia), Cook Islands:Mark St John from Fox Sports @markdfstjohn. While he spent much of his first season at Cronulla rehabbing his knee, he. Darius Boyd 5. com. com. Valentine Holmes (Cowboys) Dylan Brown (Eels) Dylan Walker (Warriors) Heilum Luki (Cowboys) Valentine Holmes was unveiled as North Queensland's marquee signing on Monday, having inked a six-year deal worth more than $5 million on his return from New York and the NFL. Brisbane Broncos. Cronulla said Holmes has turned down the richest deal in the club’s history. Tom Dearden. Valentine Holmes: 2024:Cowboys vs Broncos, at QCB Stadium – 6pm, Saturday, August 5. Valentine Holmes 4. Draw. Checkout the latest stats for Valentine Holmes. The 2018 NRL finals series determines the winner of the 2018 National Rugby League season. In Round 1 of the 2020 NRL season, he made his debut for the Cowboys in their 21–28 loss to the Brisbane Broncos. Chris Kennedy NRL. 502 or stream on Kayo:. Xavier Coates 3. Murray Taulagi 6. Holmes was drinking and uploaded a photo to his own social media. Reece. Daly. 3. Jesse Arthars 3. Valentine will not be eligible to play for any other NRL Club during 2019. Sport. The top eight teams from the 2018 NRL Season qualified for the finals series. 24. The 2023 North Queensland Cowboys season was the 29th in the club 's history. Grand Final. Peta Hiku 5. Holmes would have been suspended for three matches if he’d taken the early guilty plea but will be available to face the Broncos on Saturday if he gets it reduced to a grade 1 charge. The Broncos, however, sparked into life in the second stanza, with a well-worked Adam Reynolds try the sealer - despite them having a player in the sin bin. North Queensland will keep Brisbane guessing after coach Todd Payten refused to confirm who would replace the suspended Valentine Holmes in. Thu 22 Jun, 2023 00:42. 45 votes, 48 comments. August 9th, 2019 2:50 pm. Tipping. Valentine Holmes could spark a bidding frenzy among NRL clubs. Centre for Cowboys is number 22 Valentine Holmes Winger for Rabbitohs. Brisbane Broncos: 3. The Broncos have expressed interest in signing former Queensland Origin star and current NFL hopeful Valentine Holmes, according to The Daily Telegraph. Scott Drinkwater 7. Broncos Bulldogs Cowboys Dolphins Dragons Eels Knights Panthers Rabbitohs. Valentine Holmes breach notice. The NRL is aware of the Instagram story post, which has since been deleted, and have begun to ask questions of the club. Valentine Holmes was a nice story when he first signed with the Jets, but his tenure with the team is now over. Holmes joins Johnathan Thurston (2009, 2014, 2015, 2016) and Josh Hannay (2003, 2004) as the only Cowboys to crack 200 points in a season. Broncos second-rower Kurt Capewell was also ruled out due to a shoulder injury. Broncos forward Payne Haas has joined Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui atop the Dally M leaderboard following Round 4 with the pair both polling four. — Valentine Holmes (@val_holmes1) April 9, 2019. Coached by Todd Payten and captained by Jason Taumalolo and Chad Townsend, they competed in the NRL's 2022 Telstra Premiership. September 15th, 2022 4:11 pm. 15, Broncos $1. . Chad Townsend 8. Brisbane Broncos. Peta Hiku 5. 30. Valentine Holmes. Coached by Todd Payten and captained by Jason Taumalolo and Chad Townsend, they competed in the NRL 's 2023 Telstra Premiership but did not qualify for the finals. Xavier Coates (Melbourne Storm) 6. five Broncos players. Semi Valemei 3. Jul 31st, 2023. Broncos. Most disappointing team: St George Illawarra Dragons. 4. VIEW ALL SCORES. Kurt Capewell 4. “We've spoken about that (being hunted), because we played pretty well last year,” star centre Valentine Holmes told media follow his side’s Pre-Season Challenge loss to Brisbane Broncos. Natalia, a personal trainer, is also the sister-in-law of former Queensland Maroons and North. Scott Drinkwater 2. 13. Broncos Bulldogs Cowboys Dolphins Dragons Eels Knights Panthers Rabbitohs. Jamayne Isaako. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kotoni Staggs 4. 15, Broncos $1. North Queensland won 40-8. But they refused to give up, and late tries to Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (converted by Valentine Holmes) and Cameron Munster saw them claw their way over the line to take a 1-0 series lead. The 2021 season was the Cowboys' first under Payten, who joined the club from the New Zealand Warriors on a three-year deal. The Brisbane Broncos have expressed interest in signing Queensland Origin star Valentine Holmes, according to The Daily Telegraph. Broncos Bulldogs Cowboys Dolphins Dragons Eels Knights Panthers Rabbitohs. November 24: Cowboys sign Valentine Holmes; November 24: Alex Glenn re-signs with Broncos; November 22: Roosters re-sign Waerea-Hargreaves; November 22: Bulldogs re-sign Chris Smith; November 21: Tigers re-sign Talau; November 20: Storm sign four forwards; November 20: Ben Trbojevic extends Manly tenure; November 19: Raiders re-sign Sam Williams Holmes v Hayne. 24 (2 tries, 8 goals) Johnathan Thurston: v Melbourne, Dairy Farmers Stadium – Rd 3, 2008. Valentine Holmes . Tom Dearden 7. Cowboys superstar Valentine Holmes will play fullback in his first rugby league match since 2018 against the Broncos at Barlow Park in Cairns on Saturday night. Jordan Riki - 4. Broncos spine puzzle, Latrell’s switch: Five big questions that could be answered this weekend. Payten says he will give his side a “light week” in readiness for the Broncos clash. The Brisbane Broncos should try and lure Valentine Holmes away from the NFL as the club looks for answers following their. North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes and Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr have been picked despite both being the subject of separate incidents investigated by the NRL. Canberra Raiders. Broncos v Titans, Sunday 2. UPDATE: Cowboys star Valentine Holmes is facing at least three weeks on the sideline after he was charged for a careless high tackle on Jayden Campbell. The latter. Valentine Holmes attempted to make the Jets' squad as a running back. Townsville. James Tedesco (capt. Karmichael Hunt will play his first NRL match in more than 11 years for the Brisbane Broncos this weekend Mark Kolbe/Getty. After an outstanding start to the season with the Brisbane Broncos, front rower Thomas Flegler has earned an Origin recall and will play his first match for the Maroons since making his debut in the final game of the 2021 series. Oct 01 7:30pm AEST. AAP from Aap. Valentine Holmes continues his origin domination. Scott Drinkwater. The Broncos young and exciting pack also needs to step up in 2019 to cover the loss of experience from Sam Thaiday’s retirement and Josh McGuire’s defection to the Cowboys. Reece Robson 10. Round 17. North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes and Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr have been picked despite both being the subject of separate incidents investigated by the NRL. NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES: Vancouver Daily Province Archives 1894 - 2021. Share via Facebook. Stuart Barnes . The 24-year-old played the first half and was rock solid at fullback against the Broncos in his first steps towards replicating his last NRL season, where he scores 22 tries in 26 games in 2018. The 24-year-old spoke about his desire to break into the Jets’ 53-man roster. After playing only 1 season for the Jets in 1987, Langer signed with the newly established Brisbane Broncos who would enter the New South Wales Rugby League premiership that same year. Stuart Barnes . Wellington Albert (London Broncos), Jacob Alick (Gold Coast Titans), Keven Appo (PNG Hunters), Watson Boas (Doncaster), Xavier Coates (Melbourne Storm), Edene Gebbie (Townsville. Valentine Holmes (Cowboys) Dylan Brown (Eels) Dylan Walker (Warriors) Heilum Luki (Cowboys)Valentine Holmes was unveiled as North Queensland's marquee signing on Monday, having inked a six-year deal worth more than $5 million on his return from New York and the NFL. Broncos. Holmes' decision to sign a $5. FT. April 9th, 2019 3:29 pm. Valentine Holmes officially signed to NY Jets Practice Squad. New York Jets running backs coach Jim Bob Cooter has described Valentine Holmes as a unique, intelligent talent “ahead of the curve” in his transition from the NRL to. 50. Cowboys vs Broncos, at QCB Stadium – 6pm, Saturday, August 5. Sharks' Valentine Holmes is under investigation from NRL integrity unit. Valentine Holmes (North Queensland Cowboys) 4. Scores. Jamayne Isaako 3. Nikau Terupe. Tyson Frizell (Newcastle Knights) 12. Isaah Yeo (vc) Coach. The NRL is investigating a social media post of North Queensland Cowboys superstar Valentine Holmes with a white bag in his mouth. New York Jets’ depth chart: The 14 players against whom Valentine Holmes will most likely compete. 5. Harry Grant 10. 2. National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders. NRLW, Match Report, Wests Tigers, Newcastle Knights, Abigail Roache double leads Knights to minor premiership win. Valentine Holmes - North Queensland Cowboys. In the first week on the finals, they took on the Canberra Raiders, who at that stage were on a 10-game. Valentine Holmes 4. Holmes then charged over for his second as the score sat 20-0 at halftime. St George Illawarra have been dealt a massive blow with Jack de Belin failing to downgrade his dangerous contact charge at the NRL judiciary. Dally M Medal: Mitchell Moses. The Broncos welcome back Jesse Arthars and Brendan Piakura ahead of Saturday’s XXXX Derby against the Cowboys in Townsville. North Queensland hero Valentine Holmes believes Saturday night’s epic 93rd minute defeat of Cronulla proves the Cowboys are on track to complete the biggest turnaround in NRL history with a. Broncos Bulldogs Cowboys Dolphins. We. Valentine Holmes was marched to the sin bin for the second time in as many weeks. NRL Teams NRL Judiciary: Valentine Holmes, Jack de Belin suspended for 4 weeks after failing downgrade bid The Cowboys’ finals hopes have suffered a massive. The Cowboys have confirmed Valentine Holmes will make his long-awaited return to rugby league this weekend for their trial match against the Broncos. Murray Taulagi 6. The NRL is aware of the Instagram. /r/NRL is the place to discuss all things National Rugby League. North Queensland coach Todd Payten insisted Scott Drinkwater and Valentine Holmes remained locked in the battle for the No. Daniel Saifiti. Kevvie’s Broncos message Cowboys veteran Josh McGuire and Broncos forward Joe Ofahengaue are the two highest-profile omissions. Cowboys coy on Holmes plan, Broncos rule out Reynolds. Peta Hiku. Reece Walsh - 5. Dane Gagai 5. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet. Gold Coast have upset North Queensland with a deserved 22-13 win to throw the race for the NRL top eight wide open. Brisbane Broncos prop Jarrod Wallace, and his teammate Broncos five-eighth Anthony Milford,. Broncos star Reece Walsh is available for Round 21 after the Broncos successfully applied for Origin III. Get the The Holmes Brothers Setlist of the concert at Ship Point, Victoria, BC, Canada on September 1, 2007 and other The Holmes Brothers Setlists for free on setlist. Valentine Holmes has been sin-binned for this hit. Karmichael Hunt will play his first NRL match in more than 11 years for the Brisbane Broncos this weekend Mark Kolbe/Getty. North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes and Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr have been picked despite both being the subject of separate incidents investigated by the NRL. Anthony Milford 7. Valentine Holmes 4. Peta Hiku 5. Holmes won a premiership with the Sharks in 2016 and the Townsville junior is primed to reignite the Cowboys as a title contender next season following their epic defeat of the Broncos in the 2015. Brisbane Broncos respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. “It’s been a little while so this is a good way to get himself up and running before the pressure of. Mon 17 Jul, 2023Valentine Holmes (North Queensland Cowboys) Ben Hunt (St George Illawarra Dragons). Ladder. 11 hours ago 08:13 Extended Highlights. Drinkwater set up Valentine Holmes for a try after the break to put the Cowboys in command. 24/6/1995. The Broncos have expressed interest in signing former Queensland Origin star and current NFL hopeful Valentine Holmes, according to The Daily Telegraph. Dane Gagai (Newcastle Knights) 5. The Australian's Brent Read works the phones to deliver us the hottest inside word before another round of footy kicks off. Broncos. Reece Walsh 2. Keenan Palasia (Round 7, $1000 fine – Careless High Tackle) Ezra Mam (suspended Round 9 – Dangerous Contact). Mon 17 Jul, 2023North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes and Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr have been picked despite both being the subject of separate incidents investigated by the NRL. Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes Centre for Titans is. Broncos: 1. A month or so ago, Valentine Holmes was at the New York Jets’ practice facility chatting about his NFL adventure. Centre – Valentine Holmes – North Queensland Cowboys. Cowboys vs Broncos, at QCB Stadium – 6pm, Saturday, August 5. The 2022 North Queensland Cowboys season was the 28th in the club's history. The Broncos finally have a halfback, the Bulldogs welcome their first batch of superstar buys and the Sharks have added some key pieces to their line-up as well. Mar 04 3:00pm AEST. After originally leaving commentators in. Valentine Holmes** - North Queensland Cowboys. Broncos fume as Roosters pinch 'Addo-Carr clone'Centre – Valentine Holmes – North Queensland Cowboys. The star North Queensland Cowboys, Queensland Maroons and Australian Kangaroos centre posted an image to his social media on the opening. Valentine Holmes has opened up on his brutal NFL experience. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (The Dolphins) 5. Read Today's Paper TributesPatrick Carrigan* (Brisbane Broncos) Daly Cherry-Evans (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles) Nathan Cleary* (Penrith Panthers). Hudson Young (Canberra Raiders) 13. Valentine Holmes (born 24 July 1995) is an Australian professional rugby league players who plays across the backline as centre, fullback or winger for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League (NRL) and Australia at international level. 179K subscribers in the nrl community. Valentine Holmes 4. 10:41AM July 31, 2023. Cronulla said Holmes has turned down the richest deal in the club’s history. Followed categories will be added to My News. (AAP) Wide receiver is a position that Holmes could potentially suit, with his body shape, running and catching skills. Valentine Holmes has been added to the New York Jets' practice squad for the 2019 season. Scores. The series ran over four weekends in September 2018, culminating with the 2018 NRL Grand Final at Sydney's ANZ Stadium on 30 September 2018. Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL. 1 and No. The Broncos have been urged to bring Valentine Holmes back from the NFL as Brisbane recruitment chiefs prepare for a shake-up of their roster following their finals capitulation. The Rugby League World Cup profile of Valentine Holmes including career statistics, season stats, games, tries, goals, tackles and fantasy scores. North Queensland will keep Brisbane guessing after coach Todd Payten refused to confirm who would replace the suspended Valentine Holmes in the centres for their NRL derby. Tom Dearden 7. Reece Walsh 2. Cowboys coach Todd Payten has accused Eels halfback Mitchell Moses of "refereeing" after Valentine Holmes was sin binned for a hit on him. Isaiya Katoa - 6. Canberra Raiders. Draw. The 2023 North Queensland Cowboys season was the 29th in the club 's history. Holmes will now miss Saturday’s crucial Queensland derby against the Broncos and won’t be free to play until the first week of the finals given the Cowboys still have a bye. Jake Trbojevic 10. The Brisbane Broncos should try and lure Valentine Holmes away from the NFL as the club looks for answers following their huge finals loss to Parramatta, according to league great Matthew Johns. The North Queensland Cowboys have cruised to a big 26-6 win over the Brisbane Broncos in both side’s final hit-out of the season. A Valentine Holmes’ field goal and a rampaging try from Jason Taumalolo in the last five minutes saw the Cowboys flip a loss into a famous 19-18 win over the Broncos in the Queensland derby. Valentine. Australia. The Cook decision was different to the first Valentine Holmes try, which looked to contain at least one knock on, or Murray Taulagi's try, which had a clear forward pass in the lead up. Jesse Arthars 3. /r/NRL is the place to discuss all things National Rugby League. Rookie of the year: Isaiya Katoa. Murray Taulagi 6. Murray Taulagi 6. MORE NRL NEWS. Liam Martin - Penrith Panthers. Holmes speed and skill shines above. VIEW ALL SCORES. 13. Valentine Holmes 3. Arthur Aleck Sandell. NRL. "If he joins the Cowboys, Valentine Holmes, it may not. Share via Facebook; Share via Twitter. Sep 18th, 2019. Daniel Vidot . Follow your favorite teams and leagues for in-depth analysis and expert coverage from. Peta Hiku 5. Herbie Farnworth 4. After his failed NFL sojourn, Holmes will get his first crack at the Cowboys’ No. Cowboys: 1. Top try-scorer: Alex Johnston. NRL. The Cowboys only have a six-day turnaround before they face an electric Broncos side in the Queensland derby. The Cowboys’ finals hopes have suffered a massive setback, as Valentine Holmes learns his fate. Valentine Holmes remains focused on breaking into the New York Jets’. THE SQUAD. 22 votes, 88 comments. Peta Hiku 5. NFL rookie Valentine Holmes married his long-time girlfriend Natalia O'Toole during the Easter weekend before he heads to the USA. Birthdate.