The recent JLT Community Series gave a very good indication of what the Brisbane Lions' team will look like for Saturday's clash against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium. 

Number one draft selection Cam Rayner is the most likely of the new draftees to make his debut, with Jack Payne and Zac Bailey outside chances to force their way into the team.

New recruits Luke Hodge and Charlie Cameron are certainties to be named. 

Tom Bell's impressive JLT pre-season form should see him claim a spot in the team. Bell's improved contested work will take some of the pressure off Dayne Zorko and Dayne Beams around the ball.

Swingmen Dan McStay and Josh Walker should both be named, but at which ends of the ground they will be is a mystery. 

Walker played more forward than defence during the JLT Series and could be the one to nab a spot alongside Eric Hipwood up front. 

Returning duo Mitch Robinson and Allen Christensen are likely to slot straight back into the Senior side.

If named, Saturday will be Robinson's 150th AFL match.

Second-year players Jacob Allison and Cedric Cox should be close to spots in the team. They will have to fight it out with Ryan Bastinac, Nick Robertson and Rhys Mathieson for the final spots in the side. 

Sam Skinner and Marco Paparone are the only two players currently on the injury list. 

Those players not selected this week will play in the Lions' NEAFL side's practice match against Wilston Grange on Saturday. 

The Lions' first team selection of the year will be announced tomorrow night at 5.20pm AEST! 

Our opposition this week, St Kilda, have confirmed the Pick No. 7 from the 2017 Draft, Hunter Clark, will debut. Midfield gun Jack Steven is a test after hurting his ankle during the JLT Series.