The major concern for the Lions comes with small forward Josh Green, who had surgery on his fractured right foot just three weeks ago. Green is touch-and-go for round one and only just starting to increase weight-bearing exercises.
Star midfielder Dayne Beams is slowly ramping up his training following off-season shoulder surgery. His running has progressed well and he is expected to take part later in the NAB Challenge.
Rugged defender Darcy Gardiner is on modified training after undergoing shoulder and ankle operations during the off-season. Gardiner has begun ball skills and basic change of direction and is expected to rejoin the main training group in coming weeks.
Justin Clarke(concussion), Sam Mayes (tonsillitis), Dan McStay (hip flexor) and Josh Walker (knee) all have slight problems not expected to cost them too much time.
Lions.com.au will provide another injury update in the lead up to Round one of the NAB Challenge.
