The Brisbane Broncos are hopeful that star off season recruit James Roberts (pictured) will have required from the back injury he received against the Gold Coast in time for Thursday nights clash with the Dragons.

Roberts is the only significant injury for the Broncos that may resort to a pain killing injection to get the former Titan on the field.

The question of five day turnarounds is again in the news with the Dragons the latest to raise the issue although Bennett believes its just another issue clubs have to deal with.