Laurie Daley knows it, we know it and so does Queensland coach Mal Meninga.

The Blues are going to belt the Maroons and try to dominate the middle.

Queensland and Meninga are hoping ANZ Stadium is a dry track and they can play some footy.

“They’ve obviously taken the view that they will try and belt us up through the middle,” Meninga told the Triple M’s Brisbane Grill Team.

“They’ll be extremely competitive down there, they’ve gone with some big boppers.

“But I’m happy with our squad, we’ve got a good mix of old fellas and young fellas.

“Our intention is to play some football.”