It took ACT Comets all-rounder Daniel Magin just 94 balls to smash his team back into the Futures League contest before Queensland's Michael Philipson responded with his second century to give the visitors the upper hand at Manuka Oval on Wednesday.

Queensland goes into the final day leading by 317 runs with five wickets in hand after Philipson (109) cancelled out the earlier good work of Magin (112) and Comets captain David Dawson (143 not out).

Novocastrian Magin scored a scorching century in the opening session to become the fifth Comet to make a ton on debut, whichincluded a hook shot for six that landed on the roof of the Menzies Stand.

The 25-year-old said he was just glad to help his team get back into the contest.

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"I've never been the type to hang around," Magin said. "I like to play my shots and I guess today it just came off.

"It was just good to get us back in the match. We were sort of struggling overnight and then a good first session by me and 'Dawso' was good."

Comets coach Mark Higgs said he'd been trying to lure Magin to Canberra for a couple of years.

He hoped Queensland would set a reasonable target to make it a contest on the final day, especially after itopted to declare while still 69 runs behind.

Higgs was confident the wicket was still good enough to give them a realistic chance of going for the win provided Queensland made a game of it.

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Daniel Magin century puts ACT Comets back in the Futures League hunt