The players will face court after being charged with two counts of wilful damage.

Taumalolo's involvement comes as an unwanted distraction to the Cowboys ahead of their qualifying final against Melbourne on Saturday night, with the 25-year-old largely viewed as his side's most damaging forward. 

A member of the public alerted police to the men after the players were pulled over for a breath test.

Queensland Police said they were investigating the incident.

“It will be alleged around 10pm the men attended a Hugh Street convenience store and purchased a number of eggs,” the statement said.

“As the men left the business it will be alleged they threw eggs at five vehicles parked nearby causing damage before driving off in a vehicle.

“A number of vehicles suffered minor damage in the alleged incident.

“Around 11.30pm police were patrolling nearby when they stopped a vehicle for the purpose of a random breath test (RBT). At this time a member of the public advised officers that this vehicle was allegedly involved in an earlier wilful damage incident in Hugh Street.

“It will further be alleged a number of eggs and egg cartons were located in the vehicle.

“The men, aged 18, 21, 22, 23 and 25, have all been issued with Notices to Appear for two counts each of wilful damage.”