Mystery may surround Ben Hannant's availability for the Broncos but ex-Brisbane skipper Sam Thaiday reckons the selection formula should be simple - if he is fit, he should play.

Debate swirled around Hannant's future at Brisbane after the off-contract ex-Test prop was dropped to the second-tier Queensland Cup last round despite being the Broncos' form front-rower.

Broncos coach Anthony Griffin would not reveal the reasons behind his bold call to cut Hannant before Brisbane's pack was monstered by North Queensland in their last round 27-14 loss in Townsville.

It sparked speculation that Hannant would not see out the season at Brisbane, with his agent reportedly already in contact with rival NRL clubs.

But Broncos forward Thaiday threw out the welcome mat to Hannant on Monday after all but confirming he would finally return from a month-long sideline stint nursing a calf complaint on Friday night against the Gold Coast.