The Knights almost had their third win of the season last weekend against the Bulldogs but were pipped at the post by a late runaway try from Moses Mbye and match-winning conversion by Kerrod Holland.

They are now four points below the Tigers in 15th position and face a side hopeful of breaking into the top four this weekend in the Broncos.

Dane Gagai will back up from Origin and return to centre in place for Joe Wardle, with Mickey Paea dropping back to the reserves.

Brisbane will be without David Mead following a knee complaint, and he'll join Corey Oates and Herman Ese'ese on the injury list.

Matt Gillett and Josh McGuire will back up after Origin, and Anthony Milford has been named on the extended bench after recovering from a shoulder injury.

Brisbane shouldn't have much trouble in this fixture.

Broncos by 12.