TWO Cowboys fans got a little too excited about the grand final win, when they were caught having sex in public in Townsville early Monday.

The couple was caught in the act just off Flinders St East about 2.25am, and it is believed they were told to find a more suitable area to continue their celebrations.

No charges have been laid at this stage.

Sunday’s win was a huge boost for the north Queensland region, with thousands turning out to welcome their heroes home, first greeting the boys at the Townsville Airport and then joining them at the stadium for a civic reception.

media_camera Johnathan Thurston of the Cowboys speaks to the crowd at 1300 Smiles Stadium in Townsville. Pic: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

Earlier, grand final hero Johnathan Thurston and his Cowboys teammates stopped for pictures with fans at Sydney airport as they prepared to take the NRL premiership trophy to north Queensland for the first time.

media_camera The North Queensland Cowboys were given a civic reception at the Townsville stadium after their grand final win against the Brisbane Broncos. Pic: Zak Simmonds

Originally published as Cowboys fans busted for public sex