Brisbane have axed three players on the eve of their NRL clash with the Warriors for a breach of team protocols.
England international Jack Reed, winger Daniel Vidot and utility Corey Oates have all been dropped to the Queensland Cup for going out on the town mid-week.
The players were told they would be dropped on Thursday and coach Anthony Griffin announced the punishment on Friday.
Lachlan Maranta and Jordan Kahu have been called up to start on the wings while Dale Copley moves into the centres against the Warriors.
Griffin denied the banished trio were involved in any misbehaviour and said they were remorseful for lowering team standards.
“The players in question were out during the week of a game which is not the way we expect them to prepare for a match,” he said.
“As a club, we have certain standards that we expect our players to adhere to.”
The Broncos will also be without Queensland State of Origin forward Matt Gillett who has failed to overcome injury.
AdelaideWill
Guest
Going from a one player team to a two player team - well done
Cowboys
Guest
WE JUST SIGNED GRANVILLE!! COWS - 2014 Premiers!!
Muzz
Guest
Down Under Bar???
John
Guest
Guess nz will bulldoze the broncos now.
james t
Guest
So they went out boo hoo.
Tim
Guest
More of this. Players must either fall into line or find another career - there is always more talent coming through and it would be better for all involved to avoid the very public scrutiny of unprofessional or embarrassing conduct by young men on the booze.
jimmy recard
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Dead set no brainers, I dont understand how these guys dont realise the consequences and not only lettin the fans down but the image of NRL is always being battered, being out on a week night says alot about the culture of the club, I think the broncos are in need of a shake up, under performing and a team full of egos, Im a broncos supporter but every week i see manly, and the Bulldogs kill it and it makes me miss the broncos of old
ScottWoodward.me
Roar Guru
Gillett is the biggest loss.
sportfreak
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Yeah right they didn't nothing. Let's see how this game can disgrace itself further.