The Brisbane Broncos are preparing for the 2016 Origin season and the challenges it presents for the club.

Brisbane take on North Queensland on Friday night in Townsville in Johnathon Thurstons 250th match for the Cowboys and the Broncos will welcome the return of Adam Blair, Andrew McCulloch  and Alex Glenn.

The trios return sees young guns Jai Arrow and Herman Ese’ese out of the side but Broncos veteran Sam Thaiday (pictured) says the young players will get plenty of opportunities as the rep season gets into full swing.