Brisbane is set to take a cautious approach with Keidean Coleman as he recovers from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), as the club revealed some swelling occurred following an increase in training load.

Coleman suffered the long-term injury in last year's Opening Round clash against Carlton and is hopeful of returning exactly 12 months later.

However, the 24-year-old has suffered a minor setback in his return, and as a result, will implement a revised program to allow the swelling to subside before reintegrating him into full training.

Lincoln McCarthy during the round 22 AFL match between St Kilda and Brisbane on August 12, 2022 (Photo by Cameron Grimes / Zero Digital Media)

Fellow ACL victims Lincoln McCarthy and Darcy Gardiner remain on track to be available for the 2025 season opener against Geelong. The club revealing another training block of four weeks is required before being ticked off to play.

Former Adelaide defender Tom Doedee is also progressing well from his respective knee injury, though he may need closer to two months before being available for selection.

Brownlow Medalist Lachie Neale, who battled foot issues throughout the 2024 season, seems to have overcome his injury. Neale underwent multiple surgeries following the premiership triumph and is expected to be ready for the club's intra-club match next week.

The star midfielder could be joined by Oscar McInerney (shoulder) and Brandon Starcevich (quad), both of whom are progressing well in their respective recoveries.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Oscar McInerney of the Lions receives medical attention after appearing to dislocate his shoulder during the AFL Preliminary Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 21, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Co-captain Hugh McClugagge (ankle), star draftee Levi Ashcroft (shoulder) and Shadeua Brain (shoulder) are expected to be available for the Lions' first official practice match against Gold Coast and Collingwood on February 20.

Meanwhile, tall pair Eric Hipwood (groin) and Henry Smith (shoulder) could face Adelaide the following week (February 27) in the AAMI Community Series.

Brisbane Lions Injury List

Oscar McInerney (Shoulder) - 1 week
Brandon Starcevich (Quad) - 1 week
Hugh McCluggage (Ankle) - 2 weeks
Levi Ashcroft (Shoulder) - 2 weeks
Shadeau Brain (Shoulder) - 2 weeks
Eric Hipwood (Groin) - 2-3 weeks
Henry Smith (Shoulder) - 2-3 weeks
Darcy Gardiner (Knee) - 4-5 weeks
Lincoln McCarthy (Knee) - 4-5 weeks
Luke Lloyd (Back) - 5-7 weeks
Tom Doedee (Knee) - 7-9 weeks
Keidean Coleman (Knee) - TBC