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Chris Sandow of the Eels looks dejected after a Bulldogs try during the round 19 NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Canterbury Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

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The Bulldogs celebrate after Josh Jackson of the Bulldogs scoed a try during the round 19 NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Canterbury Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

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Cooper Cronk of the Storm celebrates with team-mates after crossing the line to score a try during the round 19 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Penrith Panthers at AAMI Park on July 17, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)

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Cameron Smith of the Storm is chaired off after playing his 300th game during the round 19 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Penrith Panthers at AAMI Park on July 17, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)

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Valentine Holmes of the Sharks kicks the winning field goal during the round 19 NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Cronulla Sharks at GIO Stadium on July 18, 2015 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

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Wade Graham of the Sharks reacts after the round 19 NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Cronulla Sharks at GIO Stadium on July 18, 2015 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

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Korbin Sims pays tribute to Alex McKinnon after scoring a try which was disallowed during the round 19 NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the Gold Coast Titans at Hunter Stadium on July 18, 2015 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Tony Feder/Getty Images)

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Beau Scott of the Knights is tackled during the round 19 NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the Gold Coast Titans at Hunter Stadium on July 18, 2015 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Tony Feder/Getty Images)

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Alex Johnston of the Rabbitohs dives over to score a try during the round 19 NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Sydney Cricket Ground on July 18, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

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Benji Marshall of the Dragons looks dejected after a Rabbitohs try during the round 19 NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Sydney Cricket Ground on July 18, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

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Blake Ferguson of the Roosters is tackled during the round 19 NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the New Zealand Warriors at Allianz Stadium on July 19, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

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James Maloney of the Roosters scores a try during the round 19 NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the New Zealand Warriors at Allianz Stadium on July 19, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

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Justin Hodges of the Broncos attempts to break free from the defence during the round 19 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium on July 19, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

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Sam Thaiday of the Broncos takes on the defence during the round 19 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium on July 19, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

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Johnathan Thurston of the Cowboys celebrates with his team after Antonio Winterstein of the Cowboys scored a try during the round 19 NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the North Queensland Cowboys at Brookvale Oval on July 20, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

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Daly Cherry-Evans of the Eagles receives attention from the trainer for an injury during the round 19 NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the North Queensland Cowboys at Brookvale Oval on July 20, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

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NRL Heritage Round 19 in pictures

A thriller in the nations capital, Bunnies win at the SCG and can anyone stop JT?

NRL Heritage Round 19 in pictures

By Anthony Difederico Jul 21 2015 3:03PM

By Anthony Difederico

Jul 21 2015 3:03PM

A thriller in the nations capital, Bunnies win at the SCG and can anyone stop JT?

Johnathon Thurston has proved once again why he will become an immortal after another incredible display leading his Cowboys team to a crushing defeat over Manly. Thurston already a certainty to win a record fourth Dally M will now try and lead the Cowboys to their maiden premiership with the North Queensland side a real chance to win this seasons decider. Fellow Queensland side the Broncos still hold a two point lead atop of the competition ladder over the Cowboys after defeating the Tigers in Round 19.

The Raiders and Sharks produced a thriller in Canberra. However, it was the Sharks fans who went home the happiest winning in Golden Point 21-20. The Rabbitohs condemned the Dragons to their sixth straight defeat at the historic Sydney Cricket Ground which sees the Dragons drop out of the top eight.

Meanwhile there were also wins for the Bulldogs, Storm, Knights and Roosters.

Here are the best images from Round 19 of the NRL.

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