A strong Koroit contingent is eager to trek across the border to watch Drew, a three-time Hampden league premiership player, run out at Adelaide Oval against Carlton in round two.

Drew collected 21 disposals in the Power's shock season-opening win over Melbourne at the MCG.

The midfielder had 10 kicks, 11 handballs, five marks and five tackles in the12.15 (87) to 9.7 (61) victory.

Drew, 20, waited two years to make his debut.

He arrived at Alberton via the 2016 national draft and developed in the SANFL with Port Magpies in 2017.

But a serious foot injury then condemned him to a season on the sidelines.

Drew's former Greater Western Victoria Rebels teammate Hugh McCluggage enjoyed a memorable start to his 2019 campaign on Saturday night.

The South Warrnambool export gathered 20 disposals and kicked a goal in Brisbane's stunning 15.12 (102) to 8.10 (58) victory over reigning premier West Coast at the GABBA.

The Lions clawed their way back from 21 points down at quarter-time.

They turned the tables with a seven-goal to one second term and kept the usually potent Eagles to just two majors after the first break.

Fellow Hampden league product Lewis Taylor, a guaranteed selection in his first five seasons at the Lions, was overlooked for selection and was named as an emergency.

Brisbane plays North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium in round two.

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