LUKE Power has no doubt his long-time teammate Jonathan Brown will be back bigger and better than ever from his latest setback.

Brown will undergo surgery on Monday afternoon in a Brisbane hospital after a horrific collision with teammate Mitch Clark and Geelong's Harry Taylor in Sunday's match at the Gabba.

The incident has left Brown with facial fractures.

It is the second time this season the Lions captain has needed facial surgery, after an accidental knee from Fremantle's Luke McPharlin in round one kept him out for six matches.

Power has played alongside Brown for the skipper's entire career and said he would be back.

"It's just unfortunate and he's just so courageous and such an inspiration and as a group and as individuals we just hope he's all right," Power said.

"The players are just upset for Browny, it's just another shocking injury for him.

"Fractured bones in your face are one of the most unpleasant injuries you can have. The players are just worried about how he is and how he's going.

"We're sure he'll come through it, he always does, we just hope that he's all right a the moment and that the operation is successful.

"I'm sure he'll come back bigger and better than ever."

Brown spent Sunday night in hospital after the third quarter collision left him unconscious.

Initial scans cleared him of any fractures, but secondary scans confirmed he would require surgery.

Brown's wife Kylie and Lions general manager of football Dean Warren and club welfare development manager Manny Lynch were at the hospital with him last night.

Speaking at the Lions' recovery session, Power said he had spoken to Kylie about Brown's recovery.

"She said he's in good spirits," Power said.

"It's pretty hard to not see Browny in good spirits, he's pretty strong and I'm sure this will only be another minor setback for him."

Just as coach Michael Voss said after Sunday's match, Power agreed there was no chance the fearless Brown would change his style of play despite the two freak injuries this season.

He said it was hard to change a style of play you have carried your whole career.

"It's ingrained and inbred with him, he's a genuinely tough guy and unfortunately this season it's got him into a little bit of trouble," he said.

"I'm sure he'll have a million people telling him how to play the game as I'm sure over his career he's had a million people tell him how he should play the game."

Michael Whiting covers Brisbane Lions news for afl.com.au. Follow him on Twitter: @mike_whiting