Australian forward Josh McGuire has played his last game for the Brisbane Broncos after North Queensland confirmed his signing to a four-year deal.

“I coached Josh as a junior at both the Queensland Academy of Sport and the Broncos Academy and have followed his career closely,” North QLD Coach Paul Green told cowboys.com.au.

“His development over the years has really impressed me and to reconnect and have the opportunity to work with him again is something I’m personally really looking forward to.

“I’m really excited about what Josh can bring to the Cowboys.”