Key forward Eric Hipwood and hard-running midfielder Harry Sharp have been named by the Brisbane Lions to face Collingwood at the MCG on Saturday.
Hipwood returns for the Grand Final re-match after missing the last two weeks with groin soreness.
His return provides senior coach Chris Fagan with the option to play him in his natural position up forward or to play in defence as he did in the Round 20 win over Gold Coast.
While Sharp has been selected following strong form in the VFL, and his inclusion adds speed and extra endurance to the Lions midfield.
Hipwood and Sharp are both named on the interchange along with Kai Lohmann, Zac Bailey and Shadeau Brain.
Making way for the duo is Jaxon Prior and Henry Smith who will go back to the VFL after a couple of weeks at AFL level.
Smith is however listed as one of three emergencies with Deven Robertson and James Madden.
The match is scheduled to start at 4:35pm and will be broadcast live on Fox Footy, Kayo and 7Mate.
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Collingwood v Brisbane Lions
Round 23Sat 17 Aug 2024, 7:35 AM
MCG, Melbourne • VIC
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Last Updated9:25 am Thursday, August 15, 2024