Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is still optimistic about his team's chances of making the finals despite losing four straight games heading into a pivotal clash with Penrith.
The Brisbane Broncos are down on troops and coming off four straight losses heading into their grand final rematch against Penrith.
Of their top-30 squad, the Broncos now have just seven middle and edge forwards to pick from this week and all of prop Corey Jensen, versatile Kobe Hetherington, second-rower Brendan Piakura, giant in-form tyro Xavier Willison, veteran Martin Taupau and their two returning Origin forwards will likely play against Penrith.
"I'm just looking after them and putting them first. We know if they get through this period, it's full steam ahead. Walters may not have the luxury to rest Origin players against the Knights as the Broncos chase six wins from their last nine games to make the eight, making the injuries to Gosiewski and Baker all the more damaging.Stream every game of the 2024 NRL season live and ad free on the ABC listen app. The Grandstand Rugby League team brings you 100% Pure Footy.
If they were to miss, it would be the fourth time in the past five seasons the NRL's biggest club has missed the play-offs.
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