Rather than allowing the disappointment to linger, the Cowboys coach gathered both players and staff immediately after the match to confront the performance head-on. We did that, we addressed it and now we move forward,” Payten said in the post match press conference on Thursday night. Payten admitted the immediate aftermath of the record loss was difficult but praised his squad for the way they responded throughout the week. The Cowboys' response was positive, bouncing back with a convincing five-try victory over the Titans. The victory sees North Queensland climb to seventh on the ladder, although their place inside the top eight is not yet secure.