JOSH WALKER dislocated his finger and second-year midfielder Hugh McCluggage impressed in Brisbane's intra-club match at Coorparoo on Friday night. 

Power forward Walker barely lasted 60 seconds, coming off in extreme pain after suffering his injury in the game's first marking contest. 

He went to the dressing-room and did not return.

With his forward line foil injured, Eric Hipwood put in an eye-catching display, kicking four goals despite being opposed by number one defender Harris Andrews. 

The intensity was high for a pre-season hit-out.

While Hipwood shone in the forward 50, it was McCluggage that continued his fine pre-season in the midfield.

The No.3 pick from the 2016 NAB AFL Draft was particularly prominent in the first half where he won contested balls in tight, and used it calmly when getting into space. 

Luke Hodge was solid across half-back, captain Dayne Beams became more influential as the four 20-minute quarters wore on, and Dayne Zorko's pace and work around the clearances was first class.

Jacob Allison had his head bandaged after a huge cut opened up after a marking contest collision, but returned to have a big impact in the final term that included a towering goal from outside 50m.

Most notably, the Lions' defensive setup appeared far tighter than previous years, with repeat forward 50 entries a feature.

The midfield talent was split evenly between the two teams. 

The victorious orange outfit contained the probable round one back six – Andrews, Hodge, Dan McStay, Alex Witherden, Darcy Gardiner and Sam Mayes – while the green team had the club's best forwards, including Hipwood. 

No.1 draft pick Cam Rayner split his time between half-forward and the midfield and impressed with his ferocious tackling.