Joe Daniher will make his first appearance as a Lion tomorrow.

The boom recruit takes his place in a near full strength side for the practice match against the Suns at Metricon Stadium.

The Lions have named a 25-man squad that includes Brownlow medalist Lachie Neale and skipper Dayne Zorko who have both returned to full training after modified pre-season programs.

Ely Smith, Keidean Coleman, Rhys Mathieson, Tom Fullarton and Irishman James Madden have all been given the opportunity to press their claims for a round one position by being named in the senior side.

The side to play in the reserves curtain raiser features the likes of Mitch Robinson, Marcus Adams, Cam Ellis-Yolmen and new faces Blake Coleman, Henry Smith, Harry Sharp, Carter Michael and Deividas Uosis.

Darcy Gardiner is the one established senior player who will not play as he continues to work his way back to full fitness from a knee injury suffered prior to last season’s preliminary final.

New recruit Nakia Cockatoo is the other player with senior experience who will not take part.

Unfortunately, due to AFL ruling, this practice match will not be live-streamed as an AFLW broadcast is scheduled at the same time. Stay tuned to Brisbane Lions social channels for game updates.

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