IN A Saturday night double header, Sydney hosts Brisbane at the SCG, while Adelaide travels to play Collingwood at the MCG.
The Swans will find out more about where they sit when they take on the reigning premier.
The Swans set the season alight as they shook off a sluggish start to pile on 12 goals during a devastating quarter of football against a shellshocked Carlton in Opening Round.
They looked back to their breathtaking best as their star-studded midfield cut the Blues open with swift ball movement, but will likely face a stiffer test against the Lions who suddenly find themselves with their backs to the wall.
Sydney v Brisbane at the SCG, 7.10pm AEDT
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Brisbane launched its two-time premiership defence in style as it opened up a healthy lead over the Western Bulldogs and was on top in most important areas, but the Lions paid a huge price for their inaccuracy late in the game to lose a classic encounter.
The Lions now face an ominous test against the Swans without injured star Hugh McCluggage and suspended trio Zac Bailey, Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner.Â
While the Swans are unchanged, the Lions have been forced into five changes.
Harris Andrews, Hugh McCluggage, Zac Bailey, Logan Morris and Darcy Gardiner are out through injury or suspension, with Sam Draper, Lincoln McCarthy, James Tunstill, Noah Answerth and debutant Dan Annable named.
In the second of the Saturday night games, Collingwood faces Adelaide at the MCG.
The Magpies rose to the occasion of the first Opening Round match played in Victoria as it held off a spirited St Kilda, even while beginning its season with an undermanned defence.
The Pies might get a clearer indication of where they sit at this point of the season when coming up against a Crows outfit which is out for redemption after a limp loss in their qualifying final clash last year.
Adelaide has had a summer to stew over becoming the first side in 42 years to finish as minor premiers and then be knocked out of the finals in straight sets.
Collingwood v Adelaide at the MCG, 7.35pm
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The Crows had done much right before then as they returned to finals for the first time since 2017 but will need to attack this season with a chip on their shoulder to prove they can match the best sides when the stakes rise.
Collingwood is unchanged after its win over St Kilda, while Adelaide has named the likes of Riley Thilthorpe, Jake Soligo and Callum Ah Chee after recent injury scares.
Western Bulldogs v Greater Western Sydney at Marvel Stadium, 1.15pm AEDT
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Geelong v Fremantle at GMHBA Stadium, 4.15pm AEDT
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