Time is running out for injured Blues halfback Nathan Cleary.
He’s been given until the end of the week to prove his fitness for the Origin decider in 10 day’s time.
Both teams could be forced to name extended squads tomorrow – Kalyn Ponga is also in severe doubt for the Maroons.
Ponga’s absence presented a big opportunity for Mason Lino, who put in one of his best performances in first grade as the Knights overcame the Broncos.
The big question for Newcastle and Queensland now is, when will Ponga return?
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