AFL Media's Michael Whiting takes a look at what Brisbane's and Gold Coast's team could look like on Sunday:

Another good game in the NEAFL for wingman Jacob Allison, who is surely bashing the door down for a Senior selection. 

Dan McStay has responded well since being dropped to the NEAFL side, collecting 16 touches and kicking two goals against the Swans last Saturday. Ryan Bastinac kicked three goals in the NEAFL and might be the type of experienced ball-user the Lions' Senior side are looking for this weekend against the Suns.

Daniel Rich is still recovering from ankle ligament problems but won't play this week.

Spectators and fans are aware that Chris Fagan is willing to drop players who show poor form, and after last week's showing, some changes this week could be expected.

Allison could be in the mix to play Seniors this weekend, while McStay, despite playing forward in the NEAFL, could come back to stiffen the defence against Gold Coast's Tom Lynch-Sam Day forward line. Bastinac and Ben Keays are also options to come in.

Dan McStay during the NEAFL match v Swans last Saturday (Photo: David Layden)

After 36 disposals in the NEAFL opener, Michael Barlow topped it with 46 at the weekend. The midfield veteran has his shortcomings, but those numbers are hard to ignore.

It would be hard to leave him out for a QClash, but Michael Rischitelli was well below his best against West Coast.

The Suns will eagerly await the results of Ben Ainsworth's concussion testing during the week after the young forward was knocked out against the Eagles.

The calf injury for Peter Wright is now almost out to two months with no sign of a return.

Suns' Coach Stuart Dew has shown some loyalty in the first month but will make changes to play the Lions.

Ainsworth's health is critical, but Rischitelli's spot could be in jeopardy regardless, paving the way for Barlow and others to come in.