The playmaker failed to finish training on Tuesday and it was feared he could be unavailable for Brisbane who are in desperate need to finish the season strongly after a mid-season slump that has seen them drop to sixth on the ladder   

But coach Wayne Bennett confirmed the five-eighth completed a full session on Wednesday behind closed doors at Suncorp Stadium and will play against the fourth-placed Bulldogs.

Canterbury coach Des Hasler has labelled the game a "State of Origin style" clash.