BRISBANE'S injured brigade took another giant step towards Opening Round availability on Friday by completing a strong training session at Brighton Homes Arena.
Keidean Coleman, Linc McCarthy, Tom Doedee and Darcy Gardiner – all on the comeback trail from ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments – ran strongly in the Brisbane heat.
Coleman and McCarthy also took part in a number of team drills to signify their progress.
The Lions have a lengthy rehabilitation group seven weeks before their premiership defence begins against Geelong, with Oscar McInerney, Henry Smith and No.5 draft pick Levi Ashcroft all progressing from off-season shoulder surgeries.
The trio donned fluorescent yellow 'no contact' caps at Springfield and are also on track for the season start.
Co-captain Lachie Neale (plantar fascia) who battled right throughout last September to help lead his team to a flag, is back running twice a week and also took part in team drills, while forward Eric Hipwood (groin) did a modified workload.
Hugh McCluggage (foot) is also in rehab.
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