The Brisbane Lions have lodged paperwork this afternoon to elevate Rookie Jackson Paine to its senior list.

Paine has been elevated in replacement of retired defender Justin Clarke.

Paine, crossed to Brisbane at the end of 2013 after two years at Collingwood.

In his two seasons at the Lions, he has been plagued by injury; his hopes of landing a senior game in the 2015 season were dashed early on as he struggled with a shoulder problem and later when ankle surgery in May ruled him out for the remainder of the season.

At season’s end Paine was given an AFL lifeline. He was delisted and the Club committed to re-drafting him as a rookie.

Initially recruited as a forward, Paine has impressed in his role as a defender in the Lions' Reserves in 2016, captaining the side.

Brisbane Lions Football Manager Matthew Francis said Paine's elevation was reward for effort.

"We've been pleased with Jackson's form in the NEAFL.

"His leadership and voice as the Reserves' captain has been really important."