Specialist clears Asotasi, Maitua

A knee specialist has given Bulldogs prop Roy Asotasi the all-clear to play in Friday night's preliminary final against Brisbane at Aussie Stadium. And in a further boost for the Belmore club, utility Reni Maitua has been cleared to play in the game after also overcoming a knee injury.

A final call on Asotasi's fitness will be made by the club's medical staff on Thursday after the Kiwi international completes a fitness test. Bulldogs coach Steve Folkes confirmed both players would be named in his team to face the Broncos.