Queensland take the lead early in the second half after Selwyn Cobbo scores for the Maroons. Multiple outlets report that Cobbo receives the ball, breaks through, and scores by crossing the try line shortly after the restart. The try gives Queensland an advantage as the teams move deeper into the second half. The reports from Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and Brisbane Times describe the same key sequence: Cobbo’s catch, his fall across the line to score, and Queensland leading for the remainder of the period. While the provided summaries do not include the match scoreline, venue, or details of earlier scoring, they consistently frame Cobbo’s try as the moment Queensland establish their lead after halftime. All sources attribute the change in the match’s momentum to the early second-half try by Cobbo, with the Maroons moving in front immediately after the second half begins.