Gold Coast will welcome the return of trio Jarrod Harbrow, Brayden Fiorini and Callum Ah Chee this weekend for Sunday’s showdown against St. Kilda.
Touk Miller is also a strong chance to reclaim his position as a first-choice midfielder, being named on an extended interchange alongside Darcy Macpherson, Jesse Lonergan, Sean Lemmens, Rory Thompson, Mackenzie Willis and Matt Shaw.
As confirmed by goldcoastfc.com.au on Thursday, Macpherson has been upgraded onto the primary roster, with Michael Barlow placed on the long-term injury list.
Unfortunately respective foot and hamstring injuries have stopped Brandon Matera and Aaron Hall from featuring in Gary Ablett’s 300th career game at Etihad Stadium.
GM of Football Operations, Marcus Ashcroft provided an update on their injury status.
“Unfortunately Hall sustained a slight hamstring injury in our final training session and is not 100% right to play,” Ashcroft told goldcoastfc.com.au
“Brandon’s had a sore foot for a few weeks now, he’s got a hot spot, which we have been monitoring.
“We think now is the right time for him to have a week off.”
The final 22-man line-up will be announced at 5pm Friday.
If named on Friday evening, Jesse Lonergan will play his 50th game for the Gold Coast SUNS.
Round 14 AFL Premiership Team
B: J. Joyce, J. Leslie, K. Kolodjashnij
HB: J. Harbrow, S. May, A. Saad
C: A. Sexton, G. Ablett, P. Hanley
HF: J. Lyons, T. Lynch, C. Ah Chee
F: B. Ainsworth, P. Wright, J. Martin
FOLL: J. Witts, B. Fiorini, D. Swallow
INT FROM: J. Lonergan, T. Miller, S. Lemmens, R. Thompson, D. Macpherson, M. Shaw, M. Willis
IN: J. Harbrow, R. Thompson, M. Shaw, T. Miller, C. Ah Chee, B. Fiorini, D. Macpherson
OUT: M. Rosa (suspension), B. Matera (foot), M. Barlow (leg), A. Hall (hamstring)
