In: Harris Andrews, Jarrod Berry

Out: Cam Ellis-Yolmen (Omitted), Jack Payne (Omitted)

The Lions have been bolstered by the return of All Australian defender Harris Andrews for Friday’s qualifying final against Richmond at the Gabba.

The Lions vice-captain has not played since injuring his hamstring in the eight-point Round 15 victory over Collingwood on September 4.

Prior to the injury the 23-year-old was in superb form for the Lions, backing up his breakout 2019 season with his second All Australian selection.

He joins emerging midfield star Jarrod Berry as inclusions to the side that accounted for Carlton by 17 points at the Gabba in round 18.

Berry injured his shoulder in the 45 point Q Clash victory over Gold Coast on September 9 and missed the final two victories of the home and away season.

Jack Payne and Cameron Ellis-Yolmen have been omitted.

It is the second year in a row the Lions have earned a home qualifying final against the Tigers and captain Dayne Zorko said his side had learned a lot from the experiences of last year.

"Last year we were heading into a finals series that a lot of players hadn't played in before," he said.

"We've experienced it, we understand what it takes and what the occasion is going to be like.

"I feel like we're really well prepared."