As Queensland survey the State of Origin wreckage, Canberra Raiders five-eighth Blake Austin is wary of a Manly playmaker with a point to prove.

Austin felt the Raiders handled Manly halfback Daly Cherry-Evans when they met in round eight, but he was expecting the Queenslander to have a point to prove at Brookvale on Sunday.

Raiders five-eighth Blake Austin is wary of a Daly Cherry-Evans with a point to prove. Credit:Getty Images

The Raiders said their sole Origin representative Josh Papalii has pulled up well and was expected to be available to face the Sea Eagles, while Dave Taylor has recovered from the chickenpox and is in line to play for Mounties against the Blacktown Workers in the NSW Cup on Sunday.

There's still uncertainty surrounding the fitness of Maroons legend Johnathan Thurston ahead of Origin II at ANZ Stadium in three weeks.