Brisbane Lions v Hawthorn Hawks
12.40pm, Sunday 3 March
Moreton Bay Sports Complex, Burpengary
Ruck Coach Ben Hudson, who will take the reins in the Brisbane Lions first JLT Community Series game this weekend, said the 26-men selected have earned their spot during the pre-season.
“The team’s been based on performances throughout the pre-season,” he told lions.com.au.
“With only two games in the JLT Community Series, we want to have a strong hit out this weekend.”
Ely Smith is the only draftee who will get a run this weekend, after he was named on the extended bench.
“Ely Smith has shown that his contest is his strength,” Hudson said.
“Any chance he has to play against AFL competition will hold him in really good stead.”
Second year player Connor Ballenden will have his first chance at the elite level. The 19-year-old is aiming to make his debut in 2019.
“Connor Ballenden has had a strong second year pre-season,” he said.
“His fitness and work ethic has improved which has granted him an opportunity.”
Joining Ballenden on the extended bench are Ryan Bastinac, Mitch Robinson, Lewis Taylor, Zac Bailey, Rhys Mathieson and Brandon Starcevich.
Nick Robertson, Cedric Cox, Mitch Hinge and Tom Cutler have been named as emergencies.
Gates to the match open 11am AEST on Sunday, 3 March.
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 |
Tickets
Tickets for the match are available here.
Lions members with game access will be entitled to attend pre-season Lions matches free of charge (subject to availability and venue capacity). Just scan your card on entry as you normally would.
Click here to contact MemberHQ about members access to the match.
Gates open at 11am
Transportation
Please note that Aquatic Centre Drive, Burpengary will be closed to motorists. Free shuttle bus services will be available for patrons attending the match.
Patrons are encouraged to catch public transport to Morayfield Train Station using their go card or by purchasing a ticket. Regular free shuttle bus services will operate opposite the station to and from the venue for patrons attending the game.
Shuttle Bus
Shuttle bus services to and from the event will operate from the front of Morayfield State High School, Visentin Road, Morayfield (outside Morayfield Train Station).
Shuttle buses will also be available near the corner of Morayfield Road and Uhlmann Road, Burpengary.
Parking
Limited Parking is available at Moreton Bay Sports Complex, accessible via Aquatic Centre Drive.
Once parking in car park 1 and 2 are exhausted patrons will be directed to alternative parking near the corner of Morayfield Road and Uhlmann Road, opposite the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex. Regular free shuttle bus services will operate to and from these car parks for patrons attending the game.
Disability Parking
A disability drop-off area, as well as limited disability parking, will be available at the venue located along Aquatic Centre Drive (upon presentation of a valid Queensland Government disabled parking permit). Patrons attending the event who require disability parking are encouraged to call AFLQ on 0414 468 820 for more information.
Broadcast information
The match is live on Fox Footy and the AFL Live App. Updates from the match will be on the Lions' Twitter account.
