The run home is heating up and many clubs will enter desperation mode in round 23.

Broncos star Selwyn Cobbo has been left out of his side’s must-win clash after an alleged off-field incident last weekend.

The club have not confirmed whether the Maroons flyer has been stood down.

North Queensland’s top-four hopes have taken a hit with Jason Taumalolo out of action due to facial fracture, but the side will welcome back Heilum Luki this week.

Penrith enforcer James Fisher-Harris is also set for a stint on the sidelines with a groin issue, while speedster Daine Laurie is unavailable due to concussion.

Elsewhere, star centre Joey Manu has been named to return for the Roosters, while ladder-leaders Melbourne have made a big call in the halves.