The "Wilmot Way" has taken hold at Brisbane.
Dashing halfback Darcy Wilmot cracked up the room in his first interview when drafted with the Lions' first pick in 2021.
He did the same while lapping up the aftermath of a dream AFL debut in last season's elimination-finals defeat of Richmond.
And, after carving out a spot on the wing to retain his place for round one, he has earnt a reputation as the club's new Mitch Robinson.
"You're probably going to need some ear muffs," Wilmot told AAP when asked to describe what it's like to play at the same club as the enthusiastic 19-year-old.
"I like to stir the boys up, doesn't matter who it is ... just go around and give each other s***.
"I always want to see people smile; that's what helps me get through the day.
"Just to laugh, have a good time and enjoy the moment."
Co-captain Lachie Neale said Wilmot was having the desired impact.
"His energy and enthusiasm for the game is unmatched," he said.
"I don't know if he's taken over from him, but he reminds me a bit of Mitch Robinson.
"He gets the guys up and about, always having a laugh; you need a bit of that in the locker room."
Wilmot appreciates the comparison to Robinson, who brought an aggressive edge to Brisbane's defence and a knockabout nuisance value to the changeroom before his departure last season.
"Love Robbo and love that," he said of Neale's remark.
"There's a saying we have: it's the Wilmot Way.
"I've always had that wherever I went; (playing AFL is) no different to being in a team of your best mates, so bring it out, have a bit of fun and enjoy it."
He adds value on the ground too, Wilmot's pace and dare at halfback on display in the second half of an otherwise dour loss to the Bulldogs.
His versatility to play on the wing has also impressed his coach and captain.
"He did some really courageous stuff and had some big moments in the last quarter (against the Bulldogs)," Neale said.
"He's an exciting prospect for sure."
The teenager has been named on the halfback flank for Thursday's Gabba sell-out against Collingwood, the club his late father Grant played five games for in their grand-final season of 1980.
"I've always had that in my game; we used to, my dad and sister, say to be the game-changer," Wilmot said of his bold streak.
"To be able to bring that spurt of energy along, that momentum to break lines, because I've got the ability to do it.
"Each game you play you find your feet and it slowly starts to come out."
Daniel Rich (quad) remains out while Collingwood's injury-hit ruck has prompted Brisbane to replace big man Darcy Fort with Jaxon Prior and the Magpies have recalled forward Reef McInnes.
