The QRL has today confirmed Christian Welch as the Queensland Maroons 18th man for Game Three.

The Melbourne Storm young gun is no stranger to Camp Maroon, having joined the squad in the lead-up Game Two in Sydney, taking part in the Captain's Run in the lead-up to the Sydney game.

Welch will arrive in camp today and will run with the side at the final Captain's Run at Suncorp Stadium on Tuesday.

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