Brisbane Lions captain and reigning Club champion Dayne Zorko has undergone a minor procedure on his ankle during the week.
Zorko had been plagued with a troublesome Achilles so far this pre-season, and has only been able to participate in one of the club's match simulation training sessions.
The minor surgery means Zorko will be ruled out of Brisbane's pre-season matches against Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs.
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The Lions skipper is slated to return to training next week, and is expected to be fully fit and available for the club's Round 1 match against Port Adelaide at the Gabba on March 19.
Zorko is coming off a terrific 2021 season where he averaged 24 disposals and six tackles per game, helping lead the Lions to a top-four berth.
The Lions have enjoyed a strong bill of health this pre-season, with forward pair Cam Rayner and Eric Hipwood returning from ACL injuries this season.
The looming list issue at Brisbane is with midfielder Cam Ellis-Yolmen, who has been moved to the inactive list after opting not to receive a vaccine.
