The Brisbane Lions have received a positive boost ahead of Friday night’s clash with the Western Bulldogs.
Defender Brandon Starcevich is expected to play against the Dogs with the club confirming he has overcome a strained calf to be available for selection.
Starcevich injured his calf during the warm-up of the Lions’ Round 8 match against the Gold Coast SUNS which saw him sidelined for a month.
The 24-year-old’s likely return continues an encouraging month for the Lions on the injury front, with the club also welcoming back exciting midfielder-forward Zac Bailey from injury before last week’s bye.
Injury List
| Player | Injury | Timeline |
| Carter Michael | knee | test |
| Will Ashcroft | knee | 4-6 weeks |
| Lincoln McCarthy | knee | season |
| Darcy Gardiner | knee | season |
| Keidean Coleman | knee | season |
| Tom Doedee | knee | season |
