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Team Announcement: Answerth returns to face Demons
The Brisbane Lions have made just one change ahead of Sunday afternoon’s clash with Melbourne at the MCG.
The Brisbane Lions have made just one change ahead of Sunday afternoon’s clash with Melbourne at the MCG.
Premiership defender Noah Answerth has recovered from a concussion which occurred in Round 3’s win against St Kilda and will face the Demons this week.
Answerth comes into the side to replace fellow premiership defender Dayne Zorko who is out injured with a calf strain.
The Lions have named Kai Lohmann, Hugh McCluggage, Lincoln McCarthy, Logan Morris and Zac Bailey on the interchange.
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Match: Melbourne vs BrisbaneDate: Sunday, April 19, 2026Start Time: 3:15pm (AEST)Stadium: MCG
It's a big afternoon at the MCG as Melbourne look to bounce back from last week's surprise loss to Essendon. But to do so they face reigning premiers Brisbane, who are celebrating two milestone games in this one as well.
As if beating Brisbane wasn't hard enough doing it in Lachie Neale's 300th and Josh Dunkley's 200th adds an extra layer of difficulty. That being said, Melbourne's best win of last season was when they took down the Lions by 11 points at the Gabba, so it may not be beyond them either.
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Press Conference Focuses | All eyes on Jim’s Game
Steven King has addressed the media ahead of Sunday's clash with Brisbane
AHEAD of Melbourne’s clash with the Brisbane Lions this weekend, Steven King has addressed media to discuss Jim’s Game, the Demons’ consistency and the challenge that lies ahead.
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“It’s obviously a significant game, celebrating the legacy of Jim Stynes and the Irish heritage of our football club,” King said.
“We’re going to try and make a bit of an event of it… we’d love as many Melbourne supporters and football people to come along.
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