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
12. Tom Doedee

12. Tom Doedee

Knee and Wrist Test
6. Hugh McCluggage

6. Hugh McCluggage

Calf Test
13. Logan Morris

13. Logan Morris

Hand Test
19. Luke Lloyd

19. Luke Lloyd

Ankle 1 Week
37. Cody Curtin

37. Cody Curtin

Chest 1-2 Weeks
24. Koby Evans

24. Koby Evans

Ankle 2 Weeks
39. Ben Murphy

39. Ben Murphy

Chest 3 Weeks
26. Conor McKenna

26. Conor McKenna

Hamstring 3 Weeks
30. Eric Hipwood

30. Eric Hipwood

Knee Mid-Season
25. Henry Smith

25. Henry Smith

Foot TBC
40. Jack Payne

40. Jack Payne

Knee TBC

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