The Dolphins are the form Queensland team in the NRL and that could play into the hands of forwards Tom Gilbert and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki when the Maroons side is named.
Both were superb in the 40-14 win over North Queensland on Saturday night to give the Dolphins a fifth win on the trot.
Injuries to Queensland bench members since the 22-20 loss in game one of the State of Origin series in Sydney have opened up opportunities for the second showdown in Melbourne on Wednesday week.
Brisbane duo Pat Carrigan (ankle) and Gehamat Shibasaki (knee) are both out of the series.
Carrigan, who came off the bench in game one, has been a regular in the side. Shibasaki was on the extended bench but didn't get on the park.
