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AFL: Brisbane Lions Announce Squad Changes for Upcoming Gabba Fixture

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The Brisbane Lions have confirmed their playing rosters for two upcoming home matches at the Gabba, making several changes to the lineup from previous games.

"Darragh Joyce will feature in both matches, while James Tunstill returns for the Collingwood clash."

Player Changes

Match vs. Carlton (Friday Night)
The Lions made one change for this fixture. Darragh Joyce was named to replace Ty Gallop, who entered concussion protocols.

Match vs. Collingwood (Thursday Night)
Ahead of the Easter Thursday clash, the Lions made two changes. Darragh Joyce and midfielder James Tunstill were added to the squad. Darcy Gardiner (shoulder injury) and Noah Answerth (concussion) were ruled out.

Team Lineups

vs. Carlton

  • Interchange: Darragh Joyce, Kai Lohmann, Lincoln McCarthy, Conor McKenna, Bruce Reville
  • Emergencies: Zane Zakostelsky, Will McLachlan, James Tunstill

vs. Collingwood

  • Interchange: James Tunstill, Lincoln McCarthy, Kai Lohmann, Zac Bailey, Logan Morris
  • Emergencies: Shadeau Brain, Zane Zakostelsky, Reece Torrent

Match Details

Match Opponent Date Time (AEST) Friday Night Carlton Friday 7:30 pm Thursday Night Collingwood Thursday (Easter) 6:30 pm
  • Venue: Gabba, Brisbane
  • Broadcast: Seven, Fox Footy, and Kayo

Context

The changes for the Collingwood match follow the team's previous six-goal victory over St Kilda.