AFL Media's Michael Whiting predicts the changes to Brisbane Lions' line-up for Saturday's clash against Collingwood:
After missing two weeks through suspension, Tom Cutler would be a welcome return for Round 21 against Collingwood.
In the NEAFL, Ben Keays and Zac Bailey have been impressing. Keays collected 31 disposals, eight clearances and a goal. While Bailey was lethal in front of goal kicking three majors and making a further two goal assists.
After being recalled to Seniors last week, Ryan Bastinac was quiet against his former club.
No big problems to report from the medical room, although Tom Bell's season is officially over after undergoing ankle surgery last Friday. Marco Paparone is also expected to miss the remainder of the NEAFL home and away season due to a persistent hamstring injury sustained earlier this season.
The verdict? Lions fans shouldn't expect many changes, but with his extra pace and run, Cutler is ideally suited to Etihad Stadium and should be recalled. Bastinac might be the man that makes way.
AFL Media's Ben Collins takes a look at who's in the mix for Collingwood this weekend:
Star defender Jeremy Howe appears certain to be back for the clash with Brisbane at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night, while Jordan De Goey might be a chance. Other options include versatile big man Sam McLarty, runners James Aish and Josh Smith, backman Adam Oxley and forward Alex Fasolo.
Young midfielder Callum Brown would be nervous to hold his Seniors spot after having just five touches against the Swans in 64 per cent of game time.
Key defender Darcy Moore (hamstring) is set for more time on the sidelines this weekend but Howe (concussion) could boost an inexperienced defence and De Goey (leg) could add
The verdict? Howe to return and De Goey to join him if passed fit, along with possibly McLarty for his debut. -
