The Brisbane Lions have received a boost ahead of Saturday’s Round 1 clash against the Sydney Swans with a key duo confirmed as available for selection.
Defender Brandon Starcevich and ruck-forward Darcy Fort are both in the mix to face the Swans in the Grand Final re-match at the SCG.
Starcevich’s impending return could be one silver lining of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, as he would have missed Opening Round with concussion had it gone ahead
Fort has also recovered from a hamstring strain and will be yet another tall option for coach Chris Fagan to consider.
Darcy Gardiner and Tom Doedee continue to near closer to a return after both missing 2024 with ACL injuries, with youngster Luke Lloyd also on the comeback trail.
Injury List
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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
11. Lincoln McCarthy |
Hamstring | Test |
|
30. Eric Hipwood |
Knee | Test |
|
35. Ryan Lester |
Calf | 2 Weeks |
|
25. Henry Smith |
Foot | 2 Weeks |
|
36. Reece Torrent |
Ankle | 2-3 Weeks |
|
42. Tai Hayes |
Shin | 3 Weeks |
|
15. Dayne Zorko |
Quad | 4 Weeks |
|
6. Hugh McCluggage |
Calf | 4 Weeks |
|
18. Keidean Coleman |
Hamstring | 4 Weeks |
|
14. Daniel Annable |
Shoulder | 4 Weeks |
|
12. Tom Doedee |
Calf | 4-5 Weeks |
|
4. Oscar Allen |
Foot | 5-6 Weeks |
|
28. Will McLachlan |
Quad | 8 Weeks |
|
40. Jack Payne |
Knee | TBC |
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