The Brisbane Lions are set to welcome back premiership defender Dayne Zorko this week, though will be without star forward Oscar Allen who requires foot surgery.

Allen left the field late in the last quarter of Sunday’s win over Adelaide where he received medical assessment and took no further part in the game.

The key forward continued to experience soreness following the match and was sent for scans which revealed a fracture in his right foot. 

Following a review, it was confirmed Allen would require surgery which he will have this week.

Allen is expected to be sidelined for approximately 12 to 14 weeks.

The club will continue to take a careful approach with defender Noah Answerth as he continues to work his way back from concussion.

Answerth has started training and remains in good spirits. 

The Lions are also waiting on scan results for Irish recruit Ben Murphy who injured his hamstring in Sunday’s VFL match.

Injury List

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Player Injury Estimated Return
39. Ben Murphy

39. Ben Murphy

Hamstring TBC
15. Dayne Zorko

15. Dayne Zorko

Calf Test
43. Noah Answerth

43. Noah Answerth

Concussion Protocols
7. Jarrod Berry

7. Jarrod Berry

Calf 2-3 Weeks
27. Darcy Gardiner

27. Darcy Gardiner

Shoulder 3-4 Weeks
14. Daniel Annable

14. Daniel Annable

Shoulder 13-15 Weeks
30. Eric Hipwood

30. Eric Hipwood

Knee Mid-Season
25. Henry Smith

25. Henry Smith

Foot Mid-Season
40. Jack Payne

40. Jack Payne

Knee TBC

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