Lachlan Maranta says he can't wait to play outside Darius Boyd at Broncos Wayne Bennett wants to open the window on transfer period like most other sports. Darius Boyd has been confirmed as a Bronco. LACHLAN Maranta expects the arrival of Darius Boyd will enhance, not hinder, his prospects of a starting spot in the Broncos star-studded backline. The Broncos will announe this afternoon that Boyd has signed until the end of 2017. Coach Wayne Bennett already has the former Knights and Dragons custodian pencilled at fullback for Round 1, leaving Maranta battling Samoan Test winger Daniel Vidot, Dale Copley and Jordan Kahu for one of two wing spots. Maranta has been on the fringe of Brisbane's NRL side since his debut in 2012 but locked down a first grade spot towards the end of last season. Darius Boyd at Queensland State of Origin training. He welcomed the arrival of Boyd who will add another element to the Broncos attack. "He's a prolific tryscorer in State of Origin and he's proven himself in the game," Maranta said. Playing outside him and Hodgo, it's going to be a field day. Maranta can also lean on Boyd to help him add playmaking skills to his game. "I had a stint at five-eighth at Norths, trying to get the ball in my hands a bit more," he said. When Darius gets here I can have a chat to him and see how he had that transition from wing to fullback and see what he did. You have to be able to do everything now. Lachlan Maranta in action. Bennett dismissed concerns about Boyd's physical and mental state after taking time out of the code three months ago to treat depression. He is like Adam Blair (fellow recruit). Darius has done a lot of pre-seasons, he is a wonderful athlete and he will fit in," Bennett said. Knowing Darius, he is training already, he is not going to turn up here out of shape I can guarantee that much. That is not going to happen with him. Originally published as Maranta welcomes Boyd to Broncos