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 |
|---|---|---|
9. Lachie Neale |
Calf | Test |
|
7. Jarrod Berry |
Shoulder | Test |
|
30. Eric Hipwood |
Knee | Season |
|
12. Tom Doedee |
Wrist | Season |
|
18. Keidean Coleman |
Quad | Season |
|
43. Noah Answerth |
Achilles |
Season
Ruptured achilles tendon |
|
11. Lincoln McCarthy |
Knee |
Season
Ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Read Article |
|
40. Jack Payne |
Knee |
Season
Ruptured Patellar Tendon |
43. Noah Answerth
Ruptured achilles tendon
11. Lincoln McCarthy
Ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Read Article
40. Jack Payne
Ruptured Patellar Tendon
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