THE Broncos would make a great home for wayward star Blake Ferguson because a professional club like Brisbane could turn him into the world's best rugby league player, according to his close friend Anthony Mundine.

Ferguson is set to spend a week in Brisbane next month as he prepares for his second professional boxing fight, on the undercard of Anthony Mundine's next bout set for January 29 at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

Ferguson will be in a Sydney court today to defend a charge of indecent assault, but Mundine said the New South Wales State of Origin winger had turned the corner and now needed a strong club culture like the Broncos to ensure he realised his potential.

Mundine, who alongside Khoder Nasser acts as Ferguson's manager, would not comment on whether the Broncos had sounded out the game-breaking back.

media_camera Anthony Mundine promotes his next fight, to take place at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Picture: Peter Wallis

Strike centre Justin Hodges will miss the opening third of the season and Ferguson would be an outstanding replacement who could shift to the wing when Hodges regained fitness.

The Broncos did not want to discuss Ferguson but it is unlikely they would be willing to meet his asking price.

It is understood several NRL clubs are waiting for the results of today's court hearing and the findings from an independent NRL investigation.

If Ferguson is found guilty, the NRL could stand him down for the opening weeks of next year's season.

Mundine, who won the Super League premiership with the Broncos in 1997, said Red Hill would ensure Ferguson kept on the straight and narrow.

media_camera Blake Ferguson hit hard on his boxing debut.

"We have touched base with a few clubs. I can't discuss the Broncos (showing interest) but that club would be great for him," Mundine said.

"They are a strong club with a strong culture. They treated me well.

"Sydney is where his family is but we won't rule out other options.

"He has his court case this week so we will see how things pan out.

"The world is his oyster. With his talent, he could be the best player in the world.

"His life is on track now. He's not hanging out at pubs and making the wrong choices."

media_camera Blake Ferguson, left, on his boxing debut. Picture: Mark Evans

Ferguson's breaches of the Canberra Raiders' code of conduct, including failing to attend training sessions, led to his sacking from the club last September.

However, it is understood Ferguson, like Josh Dugan before him, felt the Raiders' club culture was poor and wanted out.

Ferguson then turned to boxing and lost his debut bout against fellow first-timer Luke Turner in Sydney late last month.

The loss did not deter Ferguson and it is understood a rematch with Turner is being negotiated for the Brisbane Entertainment Centre card next month.

"He hates losing. You beat him in a game of marbles and he we will want to play you again all night," Mundine said.

"He wants to get back in there so we will see what happens."