
Faltering Brisbane have five middle and edge forwards unavailable for the grand-final rematch clash with Penrith as three crunch games loom, but coach Kevin Walters says a top-eight finish is still within his side's grasp.
The Broncos, in ninth position after four consecutive losses, host the Panthers on Friday night with props Ben Te Kura (foot) and Fletcher Baker (knee) unavailable. Second-rowers Jordan Riki (suspended), Jaiyden Hunt (hand) and Jack Gosiewski (arm) also won't line up.