The Brisbane Broncos have received a monumental boost in their quest to push for an NRL finals boost, with Adam Reynolds confirmed to make his return against the Knights this weekend. Reynolds hasn't played since Round 9 when he ruptured his bicep, and wasn't expected back until Round 22 in two weeks' time. Broncos assistant coach Matt Ballin claimed earlier this week that Reynolds was only named in the reserves because they had to fill all the spots on the list. But head coach Kevin Walters revealed on Friday that he's ready to go and will play on Saturday. Walsh and Carrigan were both part of the Maroons side that went down to NSW 14-4 in a brutal Game 3 decider at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night. The match was played with a ferocious intensity that's seen a host of players ruled out for their club sides this weekend. Maroons forward Carrigan appeared in serious doubt for the Broncos after being pictured leaving Suncorp Stadium in a moon boot after the Origin decider. It's understood Carrigan injured his ankle in the 10th minute against the Blues, but still battled on and made a whopping 58 tackles and 164 run metres to top both categories for the Queenslanders. Carrigan was seen limping in the Maroons sheds after the game and the NRL Physio reported there was some swelling in his troublesome ankle. Walters said Tristan Sailor and Josh Rogers would drop out of the Broncos team, while one of Blake Mozer and Tyson Smoothy will also be relegated. The coach said Carrigan was "a little bit wounded" but could start after playing 70 minutes on Wednesday. "He'll go into battle and we'll get as much as we can out of him ... to help us get back," Walters said.
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