Almost a year after his AFL grand final heartbreak, Brisbane ruckman Oscar McInerney has earned a recall for the Lions' semi-final QClash with Gold Coast at the Gabba.

And in selection news for Friday night's semi-final at Adelaide Oval, Hawthorn have recalled forward Mitch Lewis for the injured Calsher Dear (hamstring), while the Crows have recalled Josh Rachele (knee).

The Lions have opted for a genuine two-ruck strategy for Saturday night's meeting with Gold Coast.

It means McInerney, who missed last year's premiership triumph over Sydney after dislocating his shoulder in the preliminary final, might get a chance at winning the flag this season.

McInerney, who replaces Sam Day in the side, will team up with Darcy Fort in a one-two ruck punch against star Suns big man Jarrod Witts.

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