Brisbane has unveiled another exciting debutant while Collingwood regains a star but manages a key recruit for their blockbuster Easter Thursday clash to open Round 6.
Sam Marshall, another promising midfielder from the Lions Academy, will play his first AFL game after being brought into the side along with James Tunstill, replacing Will McLachlan (omitted) and Bruce Reville (injured).
Marshall, a 19-year-old from the Sunshine Coast, was taken with pick 25 in last year’s draft after Brisbane matched a bid by Sydney.
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Playing alongside Lions teammate Levi Ashcroft on the junior pathway, Marshall was best-on-ground in the Sandringham Dragons’ Coates Talent League premiership win, with 28 disposals and two goals in the Grand Final.
Marshall will be one of five Lions Academy graduates playing on Thursday night, alongside Eric Hipwood, Harris Andrews, Jack Payne and Jaspa Fletcher.
At Collingwood, Jordan De Goey returns after missing the Gather Round win over Sydney due to inflammation in his ankle and Achilles. He replaces Tim Membrey, the forward recruit now being managed himself.
Magpies coach Craig McRae flagged on Wednesday evening De Goey may not play a full game as they take care of his body.
“We’ve looked after and managed him. He’s still a work in progress, we might just have to see what that looks like in terms of time on ground, but he’s an important player for us,” McRae said.
The rest of the Round 6 teams will be announced at 6:20pm AEST on Thursday, except for Geelong vs Hawthorn which will be announced at the same time on Sunday.
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ROUND 6 TEAMS AND FIXTURE (All times AEST)
BRISBANE LIONS v COLLINGWOOD
Thursday April 17, 7:30pm at the Gabba
LIONS
B: D.Zorko, J.Payne, R.Lester
HB: N.Answerth, H.Andrews – C, D.Wilmot
C: J.Fletcher, Z.Bailey, J.Berry
HF: C.Cameron, E.Hipwood, H.McCluggage
F: C.Rayner, S.Day, C.Ah Chee
FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, L.Neale
I/C: W.Ashcroft, L.Ashcroft, L.Morris, S.Marshall, J.Tunstill
EMG: D.Robertson, D.Gardiner, D.Fort
In: S.Marshall, J.Tunstill
Out: W.McLachlan (Omitted), B.Reville (Injured)
MAGPIES
B: B.Maynard, B.Frampton, J.Howe
HB: J.Daicos, D.Moore – C, H.Perryman
C: J.Crisp, S.Sidebottom, P.Lipinski
HF: B.Hill, B.Mihocek, L.Sullivan
F: B.McCreery, D.McStay, J.Elliott
FOLL: D.Cameron, N.Long, N.Daicos
I/C: J.De Goey, I.Quaynor, S.Pendlebury, E.Allan, W.Hoskin-Elliott
EMG: T.Membrey, O.Markov, M.Cox
In: J.De Goey
Out: T.Membrey (Managed)
NORTH MELBOURNE v CARLTON
Friday April 18, 3:20pm at Marvel Stadium
KANGAROOS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
BLUES
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
WEST COAST EAGLES v ESSENDON
Friday April 18, 6:10pm at Optus Stadium
EAGLES
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
BOMBERS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
MELBOURNE v FREMANTLE
Saturday April 19, 1:20pm at the MCG
DEMONS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
DOCKERS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
ADELAIDE CROWS v GWS GIANTS
Saturday April 19, 4:15pm at Adelaide Oval
CROWS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
GIANTS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
RICHMOND v GOLD COAST SUNS
Saturday April 19, 7:35pm at Marvel Stadium
TIGERS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
SUNS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
SYDNEY SWANS v PORT ADELAIDE
Sunday April 20, 3:20pm at the SCG
SWANS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
POWER
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
WESTERN BULLDOGS v ST KILDA
Sunday April 20, 7:20pm at Marvel Stadium
BULLDOGS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
SAINTS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
GEELONG v HAWTHORN
Monday April 21, 3:20pm at the MCG
CATS
TBA Sunday 6:20pm
HAWKS
TBA Sunday 6:20pm
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