First up is the Broncos v Eels.
Brisbane are hoping they can quickly adapt to "playing on a thursday" (sheesh)
From nrl.com
Broncos: Matt Lodge, returning from a partial ACL tear, has been included on the extended bench but is set to come into the game-day 17 after getting through Wednesday's captain's run with flying colours. "He trained really well, he’s been training all week," captain Alex Glenn said.
"Our trainers put him through a few tests that he passed easily. Lodgey’s fit and ready to go. He’ll come off the bench though whereas normally he’ll start on the field. He’s pumped to just be back out there and adds strike force to our team." The Broncos have won four of their past five games against the Eels at Suncorp.
Tesi Niu and Xavier Coates were omitted from the reserves list 24 hours prior to kick-off.
Eels: No changes expected. Marata Niukore replaces Nathan Brown (suspended, round five) at lock, with Ray Stone joining the bench. Hooker Reed Mahoney has been named to start after breaking his foot in round two. The Eels have the best defensive record in the NRL after two rounds.
Jaeman Salmon and David Gower were cut from the squad on Thursday night.
