The Brisbane Lions have received a boost ahead of Saturday’s Round 1 clash against the Sydney Swans with a key duo confirmed as available for selection.
Defender Brandon Starcevich and ruck-forward Darcy Fort are both in the mix to face the Swans in the Grand Final re-match at the SCG.
Starcevich’s impending return could be one silver lining of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, as he would have missed Opening Round with concussion had it gone ahead
Fort has also recovered from a hamstring strain and will be yet another tall option for coach Chris Fagan to consider.
Darcy Gardiner and Tom Doedee continue to near closer to a return after both missing 2024 with ACL injuries, with youngster Luke Lloyd also on the comeback trail.
Injury List
Presented by
| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
1. Kai Lohmann |
Shoulder | Test |
|
13. Logan Morris |
Calf | Test |
|
24. Brandon Ryan |
Facial Fracture | TBC |
|
38. Bruce Reville |
Hamstring | 1 week |
|
14. Sam Day |
Hamstring | 6 Weeks |
|
25. Henry Smith |
Foot | 8-9 weeks |
|
11. Lincoln McCarthy |
Knee |
TBC
Ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Read Article |
|
37. Brandon Starcevich |
Concussion |
TBC
Concussion Protocols after a head clash |
11. Lincoln McCarthy
Ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Read Article
37. Brandon Starcevich
Concussion Protocols after a head clash
Last Updated: 6:25 AM Tuesday, May 6, 2025
