Ben Keays will play his first Senior game for the Brisbane Lions this year today against North Melbourne, after midfielder Jarrod Berry could not overcome hamstring soreness in time.

Keays has been an emergency for the Senior side on a couple of occasions this year and has been consistently performing well in the NEAFL.

The Hyundai Help for Kids Lions Academy graduate is strong in the midfield and up forward. 

Bounce is at 1.10pm at Etihad Stadium.