Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has aggravated a hamstring injury but is hopeful of playing finals as the side's top-four hopes go on the line in Townsville.
Trent Robinson has launched a staunch defence of Victor Radley after the Sydney Roosters star was dragged into a police probe centred around Brandon Smith.
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has defended resting 16 players for Thursday’s Bulldogs clash after betting was suspended and the NRL launched an investigation.
Two clubs are now embroiled in claims Rabbitoh Brandon Smith allegedly arranged for a former teammate to receive drugs while on a holiday to Queensland.
A high profile former teammate of Brandon Smith has unwittingly found himself part of the bombshell drug and betting allegations levelled against the hooker.