Sydney Roosters co-captain Jake Friend insists his team has no concerns over any plans Brisbane have to exact payback on Dylan Napa on Saturday night.
Napa has been singled out by the Broncos this week after the Roosters prop escaped any sanction over an accidental head clash that left Korbin Sims with a broken jaw back in May.
Earlier in the week Broncos front-rower Matthew Lodge said he anticipated plenty of fireworks but Friend believes Napa, who was sin-binned after the collision, is big enough to handle any extra attention coming his way.
"I haven't seen (the comments), but I'm sure Dylan will hold his own. It's nothing for us to worry about," Friend said.
"They can come with their plans and we'll sort out our game plan and go after that."
Teammate Mitchell Aubusson also expected more fire and brimstone at Allianz Stadium.
"I'm not really sure what's been said but it was a really physical and tough encounter last time. Two really big forward packs going after it," he said.
"I'm expecting nothing different this weekend. It'll be a sight to see I think."
The contest back in round 11, which the Broncos won in a six-point thriller, has proven to be one of the major turning points in the Roosters' transformation into title favouritism.
Prior to visiting Suncorp Stadium, the Roosters had won just six of their opening 11 matches and had many wondering how long it would take for the side to click.
Since then, Trent Robinson's men have claimed nine wins from 11 games to sit alongside current ladder leaders Melbourne and third-placed South Sydney on 32 points.
They remain in the hunt for a fourth minor premiership in six years.
Friend said little could be taken from a match played three months ago, but admitted getting one back over the Broncos would act as their own sweet revenge.
With the final just two weeks away, he is adamant the priority is bouncing back from their shock loss to Canberra last week.
"Every loss hurts obviously so for us it's about improving on last week. We were disappointed with some stuff," Friend said.
"(Finishing top two is) a big thing. To play in front of your home, it's pretty big."
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