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Extra time will guarantee a fairer outcome in Friday nights NRL semi-final than the golden point rule alone ever could, according to Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett.North Queensland face the Broncos in Townsville for the right to take on Cronulla in next weekends preliminary final.If history is any guide, it will be an early test of the NRLs new rules around drawn finals.Two of the last three matches between the Cowboys and the Broncos have been decided by golden point - including last years thrilling grand final.But the Australian Rugby League Commission moved earlier this year to introduce two five-minute periods of extra time to be played in finals if scores are level at full-time.One of the leading agitators against the golden point rule, Bennett said he was really pleased about the change.I reminded the players of that this week. Its much fairer, Im more happy with that, he said.It gives everyone an opportunity to continue to play football for 10 minutes.After that I accept the fact, golden point - theres got to be a result and thats a fair way to do it.Bennett is braced for another close contest against the Cowboys, and believes there are a perfect storm of reasons why the two teams cant help but fight out close ones these days.The rivalry between the two clubs, two Queensland-based teams ... theres a great mixture of everything there and it does bring the best out of everybody, he said.Theyve been wonderful games, last season and this season.Not one of them has disappointed anybody. Im confident thatll happen again.North Queensland coach Paul Green expects the same, sensing an extra spring in the step of his players this week.Weve had some pretty epic games recently, he said.There is a bit of excitement in the way they have trained.Weve built up a great rivalry. We have a lot of respect for them as a team.THE COWBOYS AND THE BRONCOS: THE LAST THREERound 11, 2016 - Cowboys 19 def Broncos 18, 1300SMILES Stadium* Matt Gillett scored two tries but Johnathan Thurston broke Brisbanes hearts with a drop goal five minutes from time, completing a stunning fightback from 18-6 down early in the second half.Round 4, 2016 - Broncos 21 def Cowboys 20, Suncorp Stadium* The Broncos got a measure of revenge for their grand final loss, with Anthony Milford kicking truly five minutes into golden point time to seal victory in a match filled with late drama.Grand final, 2015 - Cowboys 17 def Broncos 16, ANZ Stadium* Perhaps one of the greatest matches of all time. Kyle Feldts try at the death set the stage for Johnathan Thurston. His conversion attempt to win it hit the upright but he potted a field goal in extra time to get the Cowboys home. Stan Smith Italia .ca. Kerry, Just watched the shootout in the Coyotes/Leafs game and I have to ask, why was the James van Riemsdyk goal allowed to count? All of the video replays we were shown on TV were inconclusive about whether the puck had entirely crossed the line or not. Stan Smith Scontate Uomo .Y. - New Orleans forward Anthony Davis was chosen Friday to replace the injured Kobe Bryant in the NBA All-Star game that will be played in his home city. http://www.stansmithscontate.it/ .J. -- Marshawn Lynch said Thursday it will be good to get back to football after the Seattle quiet talking running back wrapped up his final mandatory media session of Super Bowl week. Stan Smith Outlet Italia . LOUIS -- Cardinals cleanup hitter Allen Craig says hes recovered from a foot injury and ready to be put on St. Scarpe Stan Smith Scontate . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. RIO DE JANEIRO -- Green, not gold, was the color of the day at the Olympic diving venue.Sure, China won its third consecutive gold medal on Tuesday, but the buzz was about the color of the water in the diving pool -- a murky green.That was in stark contrast to the pools light blue color the previous day and also that of the clear water in the second pool used for the water polo competition at Maria Lenk Aquatic Center.British diver Tom Daley, who earned bronze in mens synchronized 10-meter on Monday, tweeted a photo of the two pools next to each other and captioned it, Ermmm...what happened?!Water quality has been a major issue surrounding the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, but in the ocean and lagoons, not the pools.A statement from Olympic organizers said water tests were conducted and there was no risk to athletes. They couldnt explain the color change, but said its being investigated.Rio spokesman Mario Andrada said the green was caused by a proliferation of algae.This was because of heat and a lack of wind, he said. We did all the chemical tests. The pool will be blue tomorrow (Wednesday).If it were green and yellow, we would know it was a patriotic thing, Andrada joked, referring to Brazils national colors.Canada team leader Mitch Geller suspected the cause was algae that multiplied quickly in the days warm and sunny conditions.Everybody was scratching their heads going, `Whats going on? he said. I think that the filter is busted, but Im not sure. Its not really dangerous. Its not like its toxic or dirty or any of that. It seemed to get worse over the course of the competition.ddddddddddddThe kale-colored water wasnt just a cosmetic nuisance; it was so dark that divers couldnt see the bottom of the pool.Theyre used to seeing the water, Geller said. The visuals are really, really important in diving.Chen Ruolin, who teamed to win gold with Liu Huixia, said it didnt affect them.Paola Espinosa of Mexico, competing in her fourth Olympics, noticed the pool getting increasingly darker throughout the six-round competition. But she said the water didnt smell or affect her skin.I havent seen anything like it before, Espinosa said. But its Brazil and everything is green down here, so maybe it was a decoration to make it look pretty.American Jessica Parratto wears contacts and said the water didnt burn her eyes.Bronze medalists Meaghan Benfeito and Roseline Filion of Canada tried not to laugh as they gazed at the water from atop the 33-foot tower. They liked that the dark green color offered a helpful contrast with the blue sky.The only thing we said is dont open your mouth in the water, just in case, Benfeito said.Geller said a Canadian pool expert was coming in Wednesday and he would offer to help Rio organizers chemically treat the water if theres a problem with the filter.I dont know what its going to look like tomorrow, he said. I hope its not a swamp.---Associated Press Writers Carlos Rodriguez and Stephen Wade contributed to this report. ' ' '