Ben Hunt’s demotion to reserve grade has been short-lived, with the Brisbane playmaker recalled for Saturday’s NRL clash with Canberra.

Hunt was sensationally dropped in favour of Kodi Nikorima and veteran Benji Marshall in the side’s last start against South Sydney.

However, the St George Illawarra-bound No.7 has been brought onto the Broncos bench after five-eighth Anthony Milford suffered a shoulder injury.