The Brisbane Lions have made eight changes for their clash with the Casey Demons at Casey Fields on Saturday afternoon.

In Round 8 of VFL action, Deven Robertson makes his return from a shoulder injury while James Madden is also back from a hamstring strain. 

Former GWS GIANT and current Lions development coach, Daniel Lloyd will play his first VFL game for Brisbane. 

Lions Academy products Owen Collins and Liam Hude are back in the VFL side along VFL-listed players Zach Derksen and Bailey Reeves. 

Another Lions Academy player Tristan Meekin will play his first game at VFL level, the 18-year-old forward has been plying his trade for Sherwood in the QAFL. 

Shadeau Brain and Logan Morris have both been elevated to the AFL since the Lions last outing at VFL level while Jaxon Prior and Darcy Fort will be on AFL emergency duties. 

Ben Thomas, Jack Manly and Jamison Shea will all miss through injury and Rohan Bailey has been omitted. 

Lions fans are encouraged to catch the live stream here or the AFL Live Official App with the first bounce at Casey Fields from 11:05am.