The Brisbane Lions have submitted paperwork to the AFL to upgrade rookie Jake Barrett to its senior list ahead of Saturday’s round one clash against the Gold Coast SUNS at Metricon Stadium.

Barrett has been elevated as a replacement for injured second-year player Sam Skinner and is now in contention to face the SUNS.

Drafted to the GIANTS in 2013, Barrett is a tough midfielder with great work-rate and endurance.

Despite only playing one senior match in his career, he was crucial in GWS’ NEAFL victory over the Swans in September. He gathered 32 possessions and kicked two goals.

At season’s end, Barrett was given an AFL lifeline, drafted by the Lions as a free agent after being delisted by the Giants.

“Jake thoroughly deserves his elevation to the senior list,” said Senior Coach Chris Fagan.

"At every point in the preseason he has shown that he is committed to playing senior football, so I am really pleased that he now has a chance to prove himself."

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