Fremantle will unveil star recruit Shai Bolton when they host Sydney at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
Bolton missed the club's Round 1 loss to Geelong due to a leg issue that has plagued him the past month, whilst also being absent from the Indigenous All Stars clash.
However, Dockers fans will delight in seeing the former Tiger don the purple anchor for the first time, which ironically comes during a crucial clash against the 0-2 Swans.
Fremantle were forced into at least one change after Sam Switkowski injured his groin.
IT'S SHAI TIME 😍
Shai Bolton will officially run out for his Club debut on Sunday, in front of a home crowd 💜#foreverfreo pic.twitter.com/1KwS0auK2u
— Fremantle Dockers (@freodockers) March 21, 2025
Brisbane will also debut forward duo Will McLachlan and former Sun Sam Day in Saturday's contest against West Coast at the Gabba.
The Lions are set to unfurl their flag after a false start in Opening Round due to Cyclone Alfred.
Day was in line to debut for the Queensland club in Round 1 but was given time away after the passing of his dad.
"Thanks everyone for the welcome (to the club), it has been an awesome few months," Day said.
"I am pumped and look forward to running out with everyone on the weekend."
The 32-year-old has been earmarked to replace Joe Daniher in the forward-ruck role, which at times, saw Eric Hipwood play in the position last week.
As for McLachlan, the Pick 6 in last year's Mid-Season Draft, whose had to bide his time in the VFL after being promoted from the Geelong Falcons.
"It has been hard-earned; I mean your form over the pre-season games has been sensational," Brisbane coach Chris Fagan said.
"The way you've trained all summer and the effort you've put into things is a great story.
"You arrived here in the middle of the year last year wondering what the hell hit you, and here you are Round 2 of the next season making your debut."
The Lions lose Brandon Starcevich, Kai Lohmann and Darcy Fort in their encounter with the Eagles.
All Sunday's team will be confirmed at 5pm (AEDT).
