The Brisbane Lions have confirmed their final 22 to take on Geelong on Sunday at The Gabba.
Tom Bell will return for his first match since Round 12 while 20-year-old Josh Clayton will make his senior debut. Clayton, is the son of former Fitzroy player Scott Clayton.
This weekend's game will be Dayne Zorko's 100th and will also be Daniel Merrett's final game at the Gabba after announcing his retirement earlier in the week.
Defender Jackson Paine has earned a senior recall. Paine hasn’t played senior football since Round 11.
Jarrad Jansen and Archie Smith have been omitted while Michael Close will miss with knee soreness.
Bounce down is at 3.20pm on Sunday.
View full team lists of both sides here
Team
| B | #26 Tom Cutler | #21 Daniel Merrett | #27 Darcy Gardiner |
| HB | #19 Josh Clayton | #31 Harris Andrews | #32 Sam Mayes |
| C | #38 Thomas Rockliff | #1 Ben Keays | #28 Lewis Taylor |
| HF | #11 Pearce Hanley | #7 Tom Bell | #30 Eric Hipwood |
| F | #35 Ryan Lester | #14 Josh Walker | #15 Dayne Zorko |
| FOL | #12 Stefan Martin | #10 Daniel Rich | #5 Mitch Robinson |
| INT | #4 Ryan Bastinac | #36 Rhys Mathieson | #39 Jackson Paine |
| #40 Matthew Hammelmann | |||
| E | #16 Jarrad Jansen | #24 Liam Dawson | #44 Archie Smith |
In: Josh Clayton, Jackson Paine, Tom Bell
Out: Michael Close (Knee), Jarrad Jansen (Omitted), Archie Smith (Omitted)
Milestones: Dayne Zorko (100th AFL Match), Josh Clayton (1st AFL Game)
New: Josh Clayton (Sandringham)
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