Star ahead Charlie Cameron is a late scratching from Brisbane’s AFL grand-final rematch towards Sydney, with debutant Levi Ashcroft elevated into the beginning aspect.
Ashcroft, the youthful brother of final yr’s Norm Smith medallist Will, was a father son-selection at choose No.5 in final yr’s draft.
The 18-year-old was initially set to play because the Lions’ substitute in Saturday’s conflict on the SCG, however the guests had been compelled right into a late rethink after ruling a line via Cameron due to a calf difficulty.
Confirmed: Charlie Cameron (calf tightness) is a late out of right this moment’s match, with debutant Levi Ashcroft taking his place within the beginning staff.Conor McKenna comes into the line-up as sub.— Brisbane Lions (@brisbanelions) March 15, 2025
“We all know he (Levi Ashcroft) is a very gifted participant,” Lions coach Chris Fagan stated on Friday.
“When he does come onto the sector, he’ll have an actual affect.
“His under-18 kind is totally improbable, and each indication is that he’ll be a terrific participant for us.
“However he is bought to make the transition to play AFL soccer now, and for the time being, we have solely had a few observe matches to take a look at that. So time will inform.”
Conor McKenna would be the Lions’ sub for Saturday’s conflict, as he was for final yr’s grand closing, whereas Riley Bice will carry out the identical function for the Swans.
