Update - Friday: The Lions squad has been cut to 26 ahead of Sunday. Ryan Bastinac, Rohan Bewick, Cedric Cox and Oscar McInerney will be the emergencies.
Luke Hodge will take to the field in a Brisbane Lions guernsey for the first time on Sunday after being named in the Lions' 30-man squad for the JLT Community Series match against the Gold Coast Suns. Hodge will start in his favoured position on the half-back flank.
All-Australian Dayne Zorko will also make his first appearance of the year and will Captain the side.
There are also a couple of positional changes.
After playing only the second half of last weekend's match against the Swans, Josh Walker will start at centre-half forward on Sunday.
Jacob Allison, who also had reduced game time last weekend, will start on the wing.
Draftees Cam Rayner and Jack Payne are named on the interchange bench after both put forward solid performances against the Swans.
Midfield Coach Dale Tapping will Coach the team on the day.
Dayne Beams will not play in the match due to the passing of his father last week.
JLT 2 Squad:
| Backs | 32. Sam Mayes | 25. Dan McStay | 27. Darcy Gardiner |
| Half-backs | 2. Luke Hodge | 31. Harris Andrews | 29. Alex Witherden |
| Centreline | 10. Daniel Rich | 15. Dayne Zorko (C) | 19. Jacob Allison |
| Half-forwards | 28. Lewy Taylor | 14. Josh Walker | 6. Hugh McCluggage |
| Forwards | 5. Mitch Robinson | 30. Eric Hipwood | 23. Charlie Cameron |
| Followers | 12. Stef Martin | 13. Jarrod Berry | 36. Rhys Mathieson |
| Interchange | 1. Ben Keays | 3. Allen Christensen | 7. Tom Bell |
| 16. Cam Rayner | 18. Nick Robertson | 35. Ryan Lester | |
| 40. Jack Payne | 43. Jake Barrett | ||
| Emergencies | 4. Ryan Bastinac | 8. Rohan Bewick | 20. Cedric Cox |
| 46. Oscar McInerney |
IN: Luke Hodge, Dayne Zorko
OUT: Ryan Bastinac, Cedric Cox
Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns
3.05pm AEST, Sunday, March 11
Fankhauser Reserve, Southport
Tickets
Tickets for the match are available here.
Lions members with game access will be entitled to attend pre-season Lions matches free of charge (subject to availability and venue capacity). Simply present your membership card at the gate.
Members can guarantee their tickets by using their membership card to register for a general admission ticket.
Ground Information
Address: Cnr Musgrave & Olsen Ave, Southport
Gates open: 1.30pm
Admission: Musgrave Oval Boom Gate entry
Getting to the ground
Car
Southport Sharks (Limited Availability)
Pricing: $10 fee applies
Southport Sharks Junior Oval – access via Langford Lane (GC SUNS & Brisbane Lions Members Only)
Southport Sharks Car Park 4 – access via Melia Court
Street parking
Parking is available in surrounding streets, and at the Parkwood Junior Sharks located off Musgrave Ave (Subject to parking signs – please check signs carefully).
Disability parking
Limited disability parking is available near the Southern Entrance (via Melia Court) that is located beside the Hotel.
Additional disability parking can also be found in the North West corner of the car park near the Musgrave Ave Entrance.
