Zorko, who has missed the last two games with a calf strain, returns to give the Lions a boost of experience and drive out of defence.

While the 200-centimetre Curtin is set to play his first AFL game as a key forward, though the versatile 18-year-old can play in defence and ruck.

Curtin, the brother of Adelaide utility Dan Curtin, gets his opportunity with key forward Oscar Allen out injured with a fractured foot.

The other out is midfielder James Tunstill who returns to the VFL, making way for Zorko.

The Lions interchange consist of Curtin, Kai Lohmann, Lincoln McCarthy, Conor McKenna and Bruce Reville.

Tunstill is listed as one of three emergencies along with defender Darragh Joyce and forward Will McLachlan.

Saturday’s match is scheduled to start at 12:35pm and will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo.