GWS young gun Josh Kelly has been withdrawn from the Giants' clash with Brisbane at the Gabba on Saturday.
Kelly was battling a minor hip injury sustained in a training session last weekend, and has failed to prove his fitness ahead of Saturday's game.
Daniel Lloyd has come into GWS' 22, with Harry Perryman elevated to become the third emegency.
Lloyd will play his fifth game of 2017 against the Lions, after making his AFL debut in round eight.
Kelly has played every game for the Giants so far this year, and is averaging 29.3 disposals a game.