The Brisbane Lions expect to have premiership duo Lachie Neale and Jarrod Berry available for next Friday night’s Qualifying Final against Geelong at the MCG.
Berry missed Sunday night’s Round 24 win over Hawthorn with a dislocated shoulder he sustained against Fremantle, though was passed fit to play if required.
While Neale has overcome a quad strain which has sidelined him for the past three matches.
Senior coach Chris Fagan confirmed to media in Sunday night’s post-match press conference that both players would be available to play in week one of the finals.
Eric Hipwood continues his recovery for a calf strain he suffered in the Round 23 win over Fremantle, with the key forward likely to remain out for two to three weeks.
The Lions will also have utility Conor McKenna (hamstring) available for selection for this weekend’s VFL Elimination Final and next week’s AFL Qualifying Final.
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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