Versatile young-gun Jaxon Prior has been named in the Brisbane Lions’ team to take on Collingwood in tomorrow night’s sold-out Easter Thursday blockbuster at the Gabba.
The Lions will again be without defender Daniel Rich, with the Club giving the 32-year-old another week to fully overcome a quad injury which saw him miss last Thursday’s game against the Western Bulldogs.
Last week’s tactical substitute, Noah Answerth, will return to the VFL.
Darcy Fort is the only other change, named as one of four emergencies alongside Deven Robertson, Nakia Cockatoo and Harry Sharp who’ll compete for the 23rd spot.
The trio all put in strong performances in last Thursday’s come from behind win to down the Footscray Bulldogs in Round 2 of the VFL (14.9-93 v 13.-85).
Tomorrow’s tactical substitute will be named from among the emergencies one hour before the first bounce at 7:35pm.
The team will pay homage to its history by wearing a guernsey to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the 2003 Premiership.
The match will be broadcast on Seven, Fox and Kayo.