Kicking off the double-header sees the Lions looking to bounce back in Round 11 of the AFL, with premiership forward-turn-defender Ty Gallop returning from concussion.

Exciting goalkicker Will McLachlan also comes into the AFL team after being rewarded for his form in the VFL.

Going out of the side is dual-premiership defender Ryan Lester who will miss after injuring his calf at training on Thursday, while Cody Curtin returns to the VFL.

Gallop is named to start in defence while McLachlan is listed on the bench alongside Jaspa Fletcher, Sam Marshall, Conor McKenna and James Tunstill.

The three emergencies are Luke Beecken, Zane Zakostelsky and Shadeau Brain.

After hopefully a win to coach Chris Fagan and the AFL Lions, the club will then be looking for consecutive wins when the VFL Lions battle the GIANTS.

The Round 9 clash will be an extra special match for Youi Lions Academy player and small forward Raphael Geesu who will make his VFL debut.

And adding to the occasion is another special milestone as midfielder James Creighton is set to hit his 50th VFL game.

The VFL Lions receive a key boost with Curtin returning after two AFL appearances against Essendon and Geelong.

The tall utility is joined on the inclusions list by Charlie Hewitt and Liam Jones.

A call-up to the AFL sees McLachlan missing along with injured duo Reece Torrent (ankle) and Darragh Joyce (knee).

The three emergencies are Hunter Moore, Alex Pope and Will Shepherd are listed as emergencies.

Sunday’s double-header against GWS kicks off with the AFL action at 12:30pm which will be broadcast like of Fox and Kayo.

Before the VFL clash kicks off at 4pm with the match streamed live via the AFL app.