Overview

• Brisbane said Shibasaki was omitted for a breach of team standards that has been handled internally, with the centre listed in the extended 22 but not selected to play.
• AAP reporting states he arrived at training affected by a boozy Sunday night, which the club has not detailed beyond confirming a standards breach.
• Deine Mariner shifts to centre and Jesse Arthars returns on the wing, with Brendan Piakura promoted to start in the second row and Jaiyden Hunt moving to the bench.
• Maguire called Shibasaki’s actions disappointing and said he has paid the price, and he labelled Reece Walsh’s toilet video a poor attempt at humour while noting the fullback needs to adjust.
• A home win over Melbourne on Thursday would secure a top-four finish for Brisbane, a key marker given recent premiers have not come from outside the top four.