Rugby League fans have shown the love for prodigal Bronco Petero Civoniceva, who has finished as the ninth most popular player when NRL All Stars voting closed.

But Civoniceva, the veteran Broncos prop, is unlikely to play in the All Stars match because of an injury that would not have him recover in time for the February 4th game at Skilled Park.

Civoniceva is the fans' second favourite Bronco behind Englishman Jack Reed.

First stage voting finished with Reed, the clear but surprising, winner garnering more than 7700 votes.

Civoniceva finished with more than 6300 votes.

That final trial game will see the Broncos face Melbourne Storm at Hobart on February 18.

Story by: Dreu Vukailagi