The Brisbane Lions have named a strong 26-man squad for Saturday's JLT Community Series match against the Sydney Swans.
Key defender Harris Andrews will captain the Lions for the clash and he makes up a back six that includes Sam Mayes, Dan McStay, Darcy Gardiner, Nick Robertson and Alex Witherden.
Daniel Rich and Ryan Lester are named on the wings while new recruit Charlie Cameron is set to make his first appearance in a Lions guernsey in the midfield. Stef Martin, Jarrod Berry and Rhys Mathieson are named as the followers.
Eric Hipwood is named as the only tall in an exciting forward line. He will be flanked by five small forwards in Lewy Taylor, Hugh McCluggage, Mitch Robinson, Allen Christensen and No. 1 draft pick Cam Rayner.
Aside from Rayner, defender Jack Payne is the only other new draftee named in the squad and will start on the interchange bench.
The experienced trio of Dayne Beams, Dayne Zorko and Luke Hodge won't play in the match.
Backline Coach Murray Davis will coach the team for the game.
The Lions' final team will be named 90 minutes prior to bounce.
JLT 1 Squad:
| Backs | 32. Sam Mayes | 25. Dan McStay | 27. Darcy Gardiner |
| Half-backs | 18. Nick Robertson | 31. Harris Andrews (C) | 29. Alex Witherden |
| Centreline | 10. Daniel Rich | 23. Charlie Cameron | 35. Ryan Lester |
| Half-forwards | 28. Lewy Taylor | 3. Allen Christensen | 6. Hugh McCluggage |
| Forwards | 5. Mitch Robinson | 30. Eric Hipwood | 16. Cam Rayner |
| Followers | 12. Stef Martin | 13. Jarrod Berry | 36. Rhys Mathieson |
| Interchange | 1. Ben Keays | 4. Ryan Bastinac | 7. Tom Bell |
| 14. Josh Walker | 19. Jacob Allison | 20. Cedric Cox | |
| 40. Jack Payne | 43. Jake Barrett | ||
| Emergencies | 8. Rohan Bewick | 26. Tom Cutler | 37. Brandon Starcevich |
| 46. Oscar McInerney |
Brisbane Lions v Sydney Swans
3.35pm AEST, Saturday, March 3
Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex
Tickets
Tickets for the match are available here.
Lions members with game access will be entitled to attend pre-season Lions matches free of charge (subject to availability and venue capacity). Just scan your card on entry as you normally would.
Members can guarantee their tickets by using their membership card to register for a general admission ticket.
Ground Information
In the curtain raiser, Moreton Bay Lions will play the Redcliffe Tigers at
Seating is not provided for this event. Patrons are permitted to bring along their own folding chairs to use.
The Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex is a community facility with limited shade. Patrons are reminded to wear sun protection including hats and sunscreen to the event.
Food vendors and other entertainment will operate throughout the event.
Getting to the ground
Car
Located 10 minutes south of the Caboolture CBD, the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex is just 40 minutes drive from Brisbane’s city centre, the Brisbane International Airport and the Port of Brisbane, the Region is served by the six-lane Bruce Highway, part of the east coast national highway network.
From the west, road access is from D’Aguilar Highway which in turn connects with major highways into New South Wales and to other parts of Queensland.
Parking and shuttle bus services
Please note that Aquatic Centre Drive, Burpengary will be closed to motorists. Free shuttle bus services will be available from
Patrons are encouraged to catch public transport to Morayfield Train Station using their go card or by purchasing a ticket. Regular free shuttle bus services will operate opposite the station to and from the venue for patrons attending the game.
Shuttle bus services
Shuttle bus services to and from the event will operate from the front of Morayfield State High School, Visentin Road, Morayfield (outside Morayfield Train Station) between 12noon and
Limited off-street parking and shuttle buses will also be available near the corner of Morayfield Road and Uhlmann Road, Burpengary. See parking information below for more information.
Limited parking - Corner of Uhlmann Road and Morayfield Road, Burpengary
Limited off-road car parking will be available near the corner of Morayfield Road and Uhlmann Road, opposite the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex. Regular free shuttle bus services will operate to and from the venue for patrons attending the game.
Please note once parking at this location is full, patrons will be directed to parking and shuttle bus services operating from Council Land further down Morayfield Road. Please follow the direction of Police and traffic control.
Disability parking
A disability drop off area, as well as limited disability
Broadcast information
The match is live on Fox Footy and the AFL Live App. Updates from the match will be on the Lions' Twitter account.
