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

11. Lincoln McCarthy

Knee TBC

Ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

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40. Jack Payne

40. Jack Payne

Knee TBC

Ruptured Patellar Tendon

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