BRENT STAKER heads a number of changes for the Lions ahead of this weekend’s match.
The 30 year old will make his long awaited return to the team having missed all 2014 through injury.
Staker will combine with Dan McStay and debutant Harris Andrews in a forward set to come up against inform Richmond defender Alex Rance.
James Aish and Darcy Gardiner have also been included in the squad to take on Richmond at The Gabba on Saturday.
18-year old Andrews is set to become the third ever player recruited from the Hyundai Help for Kids Lions Academy to play a senior AFL game after Jono Freeman and Jordon Bourke in 2014.
Gardiner returns to the side from a shoulder injury after regaining match fitness in the Reserves.
Aish comes back into the senior side after a one week stint in the NEAFL.
TEAM: See the squads for both teams
| Position | Player | # | Player | # | Player | # |
| Backs | Jaden McGrath | 29 | Matthew Maguire | 36 | Justin Clarke | 42 |
| Half Backs | Jed Adcock | 7 | Marco Paparone | 22 | Rohan Bewick | 8 |
| Centreline | Sam Mayes | 32 | Jack Redden | 30 | Allen Christensen | 3 |
| Half Forwards | Dayne Zorko | 15 | Daniel McStay | 25 | Mitch Robinson | 5 |
| Forwards | Harris Andrews | 31 | Brent Staker | 14 | Josh Green | 6 |
| Followers | Stefan Martin | 12 | Daniel Rich | 10 | Dayne Beams | 9 |
| Interchange From | James Aish | 4 | Claye Beams | 17 | Darcy Gardiner | 27 |
| Lewis Taylor | 28 | |||||
| Emergencies | Luke McGuane | 1 | Nick Robertson | 18 | Zac O'Brien | 47 |
In: Harris Andrews, Brent Staker, James Aish, Darcy Gardiner
Out: Michael Close (Knee), Ryan Lester (Omitted), Zac O’Brien (Omitted), Matthew Leuenberger (Omitted)
Milestones: Harris Andrews (1st AFL Game)
New: Harris Andrews (Aspley)
