Brisbane Lions defender Jack Payne has started his recovery following knee surgery on Monday to repair his ruptured patellar tendon.

Payne sustained the knee injury in the opening quarter on Saturday against GWS.

It was confirmed on Sunday that the premiership defender would miss the rest of the 2025 season with the Club throwing its support behind Payne.

The Lions injury list shortened last week with the return of defender Brandon Starcevich and forward Sam Day at AFL level and Oscar McInerney playing VFL.

Ruck-forward Henry Smith and defender Keidean Coleman continue to build up their training loads during their recovery.

Following Friday night’s clash with Geelong, the Lions head into their first bye of the year which allow the team to freshen up before the second half of the season.

 

Injury List

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Player Injury Estimated Return
6. Hugh McCluggage

6. Hugh McCluggage

 		Calf Test
43. Noah Answerth

43. Noah Answerth

 		Concussion Protocols
39. Ben Murphy

39. Ben Murphy

 		Chest 2 Weeks
27. Darcy Gardiner

27. Darcy Gardiner

 		Shoulder 8 Weeks
30. Eric Hipwood

30. Eric Hipwood

 		Knee Mid-Season
14. Daniel Annable

14. Daniel Annable

 		Shoulder 10+ Weeks
25. Henry Smith

25. Henry Smith

 		Foot TBC
40. Jack Payne

40. Jack Payne

 		Knee TBC

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