BRISBANE Lions captain Tom Rockliff has declared himself a certain starter for Saturday's clash against Carlton at Etihad Stadium.
The 26-year-old has not played since injuring his right hamstring during the second quarter against Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval in round seven.
Speaking to The Traders' Fantasy podcast on AFL.com.au, Rockliff said he had overcome his leg complaint and was now raring to take the field against the Blues.
"I've just got to get through training this week, which will be no dramas, and make a return against Carlton down there," Rockliff said on Monday night.
"I'll play. I was pretty close last week of playing against Hawthorn … and hopefully the body holds up over those injury mishaps and have a really good finish to the season."
Rockliff has endured persistent back-related hamstring and calf injuries this season, and suffered a new tear against the Power.
The Lions' skipper consulted a hamstring specialist in Canberra to determine how to best treat his recurrent soft tissue injuries following his most recent setback.
Rockliff has featured in five games this season, leaving the field early in two matches due to injury.
The full Lions Recovery Report will be up on lions.com.au on Tuesday afternoon.
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