The return of defender Brandon Starcevich is one of four inclusions to the Brisbane Lions’ squad ahead of Sunday’s clash with ladder-leader Sydney at The Gabba.

Starcevich, who missed last week’s win over West Coast due to concussion, has been confirmed available to play.

The other big boost for Brisbane was star forward Charlie Cameron successful in his appeal to have his three-match ban thrown out, freeing him to play on Sunday.

The Lions have also hinted at playing a fourth debutant for the 2024 season, with emerging 21-year-old ruck Henry Smith also named in the squad.

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Fagan: “There’s a lot of pressure on players”

Chris Fagan talks to media about the pressure players have to tackle correctly and make split second decisions. The Brisbane Lions coach also comments on the upcoming top 4 clash with Sydney at the Gabba.

Smith, taken with Pick 48 in the 2020 NAB AFL Draft from SANFL club Woodville-West Torrens, is an exciting young player who stands at a towering 206-centimetres.

Rounding out the squad sees utility Deven Robertson added as a chance to again appear at AFL level after strong form in the VFL.

The Lions will announce their final team on Friday afternoon at 5pm.

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Round 19 Squad: 

1. Kai Lohmann
2. Deven Robertson
3. Joe Daniher
4. Callum Ah Chee
5. Josh Dunkley
6. Hugh McCluggage
7. Jarrod Berry
8. Will Ashcroft
9. Lachie Neale
13. Logan Morris
15. Dayne Zorko
16. Cameron Rayner
23. Charlie Cameron
25. Henry Smith
26. Conor McKenna
28. Jaspa Fletcher
30. Eric Hipwood
31. Harris Andrews
33. Zac Bailey
34. Shadeau Brain
35. Ryan Lester
37. Brandon Starcevich
38. Bruce Reville
41. Darragh Joyce
44. Darcy Wilmot
46. Oscar McInerney