As it stands, Brisbane will be without two-time Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale for Saturday's Grand Final against Fremantle after the Tribunal upheld his one-match suspension.
But who's in line to replace him?
There's always controversy when heading into the final week of the AFL season, and this year has proven no different.
Could there be a fairy-tale inclusion for two injury-plagued stars? Will a premiership defender overcome an ankle injury?
How about a 2025 premiership team member? Or a draftee from last year?
The Lions can still appeal the Tribunal's decision at the AFL Appeals Board, but in case, here are six Brisbane players who are in line to play on Saturday...
Noah Answerth
At full fitness, the premiership Lion would be selected in Chris Fagan's line-up.
But a testy ankle, which has been troublesome for parts of the year, would make for a big risk if Fagan opted to bring Answerth.
From a positional point of view, it would help curb the influence of Fremantle's small fleet forwards, such as Michael Frederick, Murphy Reid, Sam Switkowski and Isaiah Dudley.
Last week, the Lions struggled to contain Hawthorn's Nick Watson, with Darcy Wilmot and Ryan Lester both spending considerable time on him. Watson kicked six goals.
In their injury update, the Lions said there was no new news regarding Answerth but that he'll be given every chance to prove his fitness.
