MARCUS Adams is set to play his first game in Brisbane colours this weekend after overcoming a long-term knee injury.

Providing he gets through training during the week, Adams will be selected in the Lions' NEAFL team to play Sydney University on Saturday.

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The 25-year-old played 27 games for the Western Bulldogs before being traded last off-season in a move Brisbane hoped would solidify its key position stocks.

Adams finished his time at the Dogs with a knee injury and had a setback in January when he required arthroscopic surgery.

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Now, after almost three months of rehabilitation, he's ready to go.

"It's great for Marcus. He's been so diligent with his rehab and his application has been first class," Lions football manager David Noble told AFL.com.au.

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Adams is not the only one returning following Brisbane's bye.

Running defender Zac Bailey is also likely to play in the NEAFL after missing five matches with a hamstring injury.

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