Brisbane Lions v Hawthorn Hawks
12.40pm, Sunday 3 March
Moreton Bay Sports Complex, Burpengary
Brisbane Lions fans will have their first look at Lachie Neale and Jarryd Lyons partnered with Dayne Zorko in the midfield after both were named in Coach Ben Hudson’s extended squad to take on Hawthorn in Week 1 of the JLT Community Series.
Joining Neale and Lyons in playing their first official game for the Lions is Lincoln McCarthy, who has been named at half forward.
Ely Smith, the Lions’ first round pick at the 2018 NAB AFL Draft, is a chance to play his first game after being named in the side’s extended bench.
Archie Smith has been named in the highly contested ruck position.
Luke Hodge and Daniel Rich will play in the backline, fresh from their AFLX campaign.
The full team will be announced on Friday at 4.00pm AEST on lions.com.au
Tickets for the 2019 JLT Community Series are now on sale. Members receive free entry into the weekend's JLT match.
The match will be live-streamed on Fox Footy. Click here for the JLT Match Preview.
Team
| Position | Player | Player | Player |
| HB | #2 - Luke Hodge | #14 - Josh Walker | #10 - Daniel Rich |
| HB | #35 - Ryan Lester | #31 - Harris Andrews | #29 - Alex Witherden |
| C | #15 - Dayne Zorko | #9 - Lachie Neale | #6 - Hugh McCluggage |
| HF | #16 - Cam Rayner | #31 - Eric Hipwood | #11 - Lincoln McCarthy |
| F | #23 - Charlie Cameron | #25 - Daniel McStay | #46 - Oscar McInerny |
| FOL | #44 - Archie Smith | #7 - Jarrod Berry | #17 - Jarry Lyons |
| INT | #4 - Ryan Bastinac | #5 - Mitch Robinson | #8 - Ely Smith |
| #28 - Lewy Taylor | #33 - Zac Bailey | #36 - Rhys Mathieson | |
| #37 - Brandon Starcevich | #38 - Connor Ballenden | ||
| EMER | #18 - Nick Robertson | #20 - Cedric Cox | #22 - Mitch Hinge |
| #26 - Tom Cutler |
