Thu Sep 12 08:21:00 UTC 2024: ## AFL Semi-Finals: Payne Returns for Lions, Marshall Back for Power

**Brisbane’s Jack Payne has overcome a knee injury and will be available for their semi-final clash against GWS on Saturday night.** The defender, who was subbed out of the Lions’ elimination final victory over Carlton, has been cleared of serious damage and will feature in Chris Fagan’s unchanged starting 23.

**Meanwhile, Port Adelaide have welcomed back key forward Todd Marshall for their do-or-die semi-final against Hawthorn on Friday night.** Marshall joins Josh Sinn in returning to the side, while Ryan Burton has been ruled out with a calf injury. This means the Power will field a tall forward line, with Marshall, Charlie Dixon, and Mitch Georgiades all in contention to start.

**The Hawks, meanwhile, are facing a number of injury concerns.** They have confirmed that Jai Serong will replace the injured Sam Frost, but Will Day (collarbone) and Cam McKenzie (hamstring) will miss the game after failing fitness tests.

**GWS have also made one change to their team, with Toby Bedford replacing Toby McMullin.** The Giants will be looking to capitalize on the return of Bedford, who brings speed and attacking flair to their forward line.

**Both matches are set to be exciting encounters, with the Lions and Power both looking to advance to the preliminary finals.**

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