Lachie Neale faces one-game ban threatening grand final
Lachie Neale will be cited for intentional body contact and faces suspension that could keep him out of the grand final.
Lachie Neale will be cited by the Match Review Officer for intentional body contact. The charge comes from an incident with Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan in Saturday's preliminary final.
The charge usually brings a one-match ban. Brisbane will likely challenge this at tribunal.
Nine players faced similar charges this season. Only two challenged them, and both lost.
Neale is a dual Brownlow medallist. He remains crucial to Brisbane's midfield.
This could be his final match for the club. He is expected to join Collingwood as a free agent.
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- Dual Brownlow medallist
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- Jack Ginnivan
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- 9 players faced similar charges
- Season charges
Why it mattersNeale's absence would severely weaken Brisbane's midfield in their bid for a third consecutive premiership.
AustraliaThe Brisbane Lions face the prospect of playing their grand final next Saturday without their star midfielder if the ban is upheld.
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