AFL Team News | Round 15: Young defender replaces injured Noah Answerth as Brisbane Lions name squad for Port Adelaide clash
Shadeau Brain has been named in the squad for Brisbane Lions' Round 15 clash with the Port Adelaide Power on Saturday, June 22. The Lions welcome the Power to Adelaide Oval, and Brain would look to make a mark in the mouthwatering encounter.
The young defender was called up to the senior team as a replacement for Noah Answerth, who is sidelined for the next four to six weeks with an acute shoulder dislocation. Brain,has been listed as an interchange alongside Kai Lohmann, Jaspa Fletcher, Zac Bailey, and Darcy Wilmot.
Shadeau Brain was drafted in 2022 and made his AFL debut in Round 9 this season against Adelaide, coming off the bench to register three marks and four disposals in a 90-90 tie. He also featured in his side's Round 10 victory over Richmond the following week, making it two senior team appearances on the bounce. Brain is now set to make his third appearance of the season.
Brisbane has made only one change to the side for Saturday's clash. Meanwhile, veteran midfielder Jarryd Lyons, ruck-forward Darcy Fort, and defender Darragh Joyce are the three emergencies for the Round 15 clash.
The Lions will hope to make it three wins in a row as they push for a place in the playoff spots.
Brisbane Lions will look to continue their fine form in Round 15 against Port Adelaide Power
The Brisbane Lions will look to pick up from where they left off when they face Port Adelaide this Saturday. The Lions are on a good run of form with just one loss in their past six games.
In their last outing, they beat St Kilda 126-106. This was after a resounding 43-point victory over the Western Bulldogs in Round 13. The Lions are 13th on the table with a 6-1-6 record, and a win this round will see them move further up in the standings.
The 2023 Grand Finalists started the season slowly but look to be regaining the form that led them close to winning the premiership. Brisbane Lions have won four of their last five meetings, making them huge favorites in this encounter.