Inglis at centre of Griffin's concerns

 Brisbane NRL coach Anthony Griffin has devised a game plan he hopes will keep South Sydney dangerman Greg Inglis in check in Friday night's NRL clash in Perth.

The Broncos wrapped up preparations ahead of their long-trip to Western Australia on Thursday with their focus very much on containing Inglis.


Souths coach Michael Maguire shifted Inglis from the centres to fullback against Penrith last week and the giant international ran riot with the Rabbitohs belting the Panthers 40-24.


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Griffin admitted he'd rather Inglis played in his usual position.


"I'd prefer he was in the centres because he gets a lot of early clean ball now and you saw what he did to Penrith last week," Griffin said.


"We'll just have to be very good with our kick-chase and our edge defence when he comes into the line."


Griffin dismissed talk of young winger Dane Gagai, who extended his contract by two years this week, being a late addition to the 17-man squad.


The Broncos are next on his hit list after finishing their final training session this morning and heading west this afternoon on the five-hour flight to Western Australia.
Coach Griffin was another fan of the performance of Inglis last week and admitted he'd rather see the Queensland and Australian star in the centres, where he was slightly easier to contain.
"He gets a lot of early, clean ball now. You saw what he did to Penrith last week. We'll just have to be very good with our kick-chase, with our wedge defence when he comes into the line," Griffin said.
"If he gets that space, if he gets that line break, he's very hard to stop. He's going to give them some real strike back there at fullback.
"I'd prefer him playing in the centres, from an opposition coaching point of view. We've got to do a job on him."
Brisbane are without influential lock Corey Parker but will bank on their mobile, active pack against the direct style Souths coach Michael Maguire has employed through huge forwards Dave Taylor, Sam Burgess and Roy Asotasi.
Griffin said the new direction Souths had taken was along the lines of the Melbourne Storm, a side that sets the standard for disciplined play with the ball and quality defence.
"They're in great form. They ripped Penrith apart last week. That's the challenge defensively – to get in front of them and shut them down," he said.
Griffin confirmed Dane Gagai would be 18th man despite some suggestions this week he would be promoted to the starting side in the place of winger Gerard Beale, who is heading to the Dragons next season.
"He's 18th man, Dane. There's a rumour going around that he's playing. I'll go and find out for you," Griffin joked.
"He's (Gagai) had seven or eight games last year. He'll get a spot when he earns it, just like everyone else. Gerard will be selected on his merits."