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Brisbane halfback Brodie Croft was almost a late scratching for Thursday's NRL clash against Parramatta after twice recording a high temperature pre-match.

The NRL's biosecurity protocols almost caused chaos ahead of the resumption of the 2020 season at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday.

Broncos halfback Brodie Croft twice recorded a high temperature upon arriving at the stadium ahead of the clash with Parramatta.

Under the strict protocols being enforced to resume the season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, anyone entering a match day venue has to have their temperature taken.

Croft twice recorded a temperature above the accepted number of 37.2C and was in danger of being ruled out of the game.

But the 22-year-old playmaker passed a third test and was given the all-clear to join his teammates.

"I'm feeling good now, I'm keen to get out there," Croft told Fox Sports before the match.

"The excitement got to me a bit there when I was at the front gates."

The drama appeared to have had little impact on Croft, who scored a brilliant individual try midway through the first half of the round three match.