Hodges out, Lockyer expected to play
April 04, 2008 BRISBANE Test centre Justin Hodges has been officially ruled out of the Broncos NRL showdown with Melbourne at Olympic Park with a hamstring injury.
The good news for Broncos fans is skipper Darren Lockyer is expected to play after concerns over his right knee.
Lockyer is tipped to come off the bench as he did against Penrith and the Roosters before missing last week's game against the Cowboys.
Brisbane will also welcome back prop Joel Clinton and representative full-back Karmichael Hunt from injury.