The Brisbane Lions have been bolstered by two huge inclusions for Saturday’s match against the Geelong Cats at GMHBA Stadium.
Harris Andrews will make his long-awaited return to the side after missing four games with
Andrews passed all remaining concussion tests last week and has been in full contact training since.
Lions Coach Chris Fagan said that he doesn’t expect Andrews to change his attack on the footy in light of the incident.
“We did some match practice this morning where he had to go back with the flight and fly for his marks and he didn’t seem to be any different than the normal Harris Andrews,” he said.
“He’s a very courageous player so we were very concerned for him but we’re very pleased he’s made a full recovery.
“He’s one of our better players and he makes us stronger.”
Despite being named in the forward line, Fagan said Andrews will play in defence.
The Lions will also welcome back Luke Hodge after the veteran missed the past two games with calf soreness.
Hodge will return to Geelong, where he played junior football, for the first time in Lions colours and will look to recapture his pre-injury form.
Tom Cutler will miss the match as he serves the first of his two-week suspension.
Utility Cedric Cox has been omitted.
IN: Luke Hodge, Harris Andrews
OUT: Tom Cutler (suspended), Cedric Cox (omitted)
