The Broncos will be without skipper Adam Reynolds when they host the Panthers in a blockbuster clash at Suncorp Stadium to kick off Indigenous Round.
Jock Madden replaces Reynolds at halfback after replacing Ezra Mam due to suspension in the last month.
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For the Panthers Zac Hosking is set to play after passing his HIA against the Roosters despite not returning to the field.
Round 12 is the final chance for players to push their Origin claims with no shortage of players from both teams looking for big games.
Broncos stars Selwyn Cobbo, Kurt Capewell, Payne Haas and Patrick Carrigan are all tipped to earn Origin jerseys.
Panthers stars Brian To’o, Stephen Crichton, Jarome Luai, Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo and Liam Martin are all tipped to earn Blues jerseys.
Reece Walsh and Dylan Edwards could be unlucky omissions from the final Origin 17s but will be crucial to both side’s chances on Thursday night.
The second placed Broncos and the third placed Panthers will both be looking to sure up their top four spots with a win ahead of the tough Origin period.
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