VFL Team Announcement: Strong Lions Team Named for Pies Clash

The Brisbane Lions have named a strong VFL outfit to tackle Collingwood at Brighton Homes Arena this Good Friday.

The Brisbane Lions have named a strong VFL outfit to tackle Collingwood at Brighton Homes Arena this Good Friday. 

Jarryd Lyons returns to the VFL side after playing in the Lions opening two AFL games while Darcy Gardiner, who was cleared of any serious knee injury during the week, has also been named. 

Key defender Jack Payne and ruck Darcy Fort have been elevated to the AFL side as Tom Doedee will miss due to injury. 

VFL-listed players Riley Greene, Jamison Shea and Bailey Reeves have all been included after being named as emergencies for the Lions round 1 over Essendon. 

Reeves will play his first VFL game for the Club when he lines up against the Pies on Friday. 

Ewan Macpherson, who played his first game against the Bombers in round 1, is the only other change due to his one-match suspension. 

Fans are encouraged to get down the Brighton Homes Arena for the first bounce at 11:05am. 

If you can’ make the game you can catch all the action on the AFL app or the live stream on https://www.afl.com.au/vfl.