NRL: Boyd - don't blame halves for slump

Ben Hunt playing against the Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium. Photo / Getty Images

Darius Boyd says it is silly to blame underperforming halves Ben Hunt and Anthony Milford for Brisbane's NRL slump.

He has defended the pair after they came under fire following the Broncos' sixth loss in eight games.

Brisbane welcome back Test forward Matt Gillett (shoulder) for Thursday night's away clash with Sydney Roosters but are expected to lose Josh McGuire and Sam Thaiday to suspension this week.