As part of a question and answer session with fans via the AFL's Twitter account, Leppitsch also said he expected draftee Lewis Taylor to play at some point this year, following a slow start due to foot surgery.
The coach also said ex-Collingwood forward Jackson Paine was training well after shoulder surgery.
Here's a recap of Leppitsch's Twitter takeover:
Busy start to game day for @JLeppitsch as he's put through his paces by the team at AFL Media pic.twitter.com/uy4PxbApti
— Brisbane Lions (@brisbanelions) February 12, 2014.@LachlanBotten He's had a great pre-season, hopefully spends some time in the midfield this year. #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) February 12, 2014.@bryanbitesyou Lewy's had a slow start after his foot surgery, I expect him to play some senior footy this year. #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) February 12, 2014.@WazzaHosking Hoping they both make their debuts this year. Don't want to put too much pressure on the young kids in their first year.
— AFL (@AFL) February 12, 2014.@ChelseaFC010 This is definitely an #AFLFantasy question! More mid than forward I think. #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) February 12, 2014.@JrodMac92 Good memory. Probably excited #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) February 12, 2014.@sebbroome He is recovering from shoulder surgery so will be delayed in his start. He is going really well though at training #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) February 12, 2014.@nrich102 I'm hopefully]] he gets to play a few, he has a good pre-season and developed well #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) February 12, 2014.@BigBadBrisBear We will find out more tonight, but he's a good size for AFL football #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) February 12, 2014.@Porternator We are hopeful he can play a lot of football for us to help Luey in the ruck #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) February 12, 2014.@RhettWilsmore Do you mean Heath Ledger?!
— AFL (@AFL) February 12, 2014.@BuggMatt94 As long as he's not injured! #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) February 12, 2014.@AFLDreamers Pearce will play a bit of both throughout the season. Played some good footy at half-forward as well last year. #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) February 12, 2014.@bowesyyyy James has played some senior football in SA, so we are hopeful he can adapt well #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) February 12, 2014.@Lucrious Jonno has exceeded expectations so far, there's no pressure on him to debut this year, but he may get there the way he's going.
— AFL (@AFL) February 12, 2014Thanks for all the questions. Get behind the Lions tonight! #believebelong #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) February 12, 2014
