New faces: A busy off-season has seen some new faces in Brisbane, most notably Hawthorn legend Luke Hodge and Adelaide speedster, Charlie Cameron.
Hodge's experience and leadership at half-back will be influential in a young side, whilst Cameron's game-breaking ability could provide the Lions with an extra win or two in 2018. Number one pick Cameron Rayner should play straight away, likely as a dangerous medium forward before he builds his tank to play in the midfield.
On the fringe: Key back/forward Josh Walker will be in the selection discussion from day one, offering a big frame with experience to create a presence at either end of the ground.
Nick Robertson will also be there abouts, likely in a tagging role. Youngsters Cedric Cox, Tom Cutler, Zac Bailey, Archie Smith and Jacob Allison should also play senior footy in 2018.
First picked: Dayne Zorko
Last picked: Tom Bell
Best 22
B: Alex Witherden, Daniel McStay, Jarrod Berry
HB: Daniel Rich, Harris Andrews, Luke Hodge
C: Ryan Bastinac, Mitch Robinson, Allen Christensen
HF: Lewis Taylor, Darcy Gardiner, Hugh McCluggage
F: Cam Rayner, Eric Hipwood, Charlie Cameron
FOL: Stefan Martin, Dayne Beams, Dayne Zorko
I/C: Sam Mayes, Rhys Mathieson, Ryan Lester, Tom Bell