Veteran Brisbane Lions midfielder Simon Black has today successfully undergone a minor knee clean-up.

Lions General Manager, Football Operations, Dean Warren, said the decision to book Black in for a clean-up was made to ensure his availability for the opening round of the Club’s 2013 campaign.

“Simon’s knee issue from last season settled during the break, however, when the boys returned for pre-season training, he felt a minor irritation return,” Warren said.

“To ensure that Simon was right for the commencement of the 2013 season it was decided that we get it cleaned up immediately.”

Black, 33, is not expected to return to running duties for six weeks.

The Lions open their 2013 season with an away game against the Western Bulldogs in Melbourne on March 30.