Lachie Neale signs three-year Collingwood deal
The 33-year-old dual Brownlow medallist departs Brisbane as an unrestricted free agent after the Lions' third consecutive premiership.
Lachie Neale has signed a three-year deal with Collingwood after leaving Brisbane as a free agent. The 33-year-old won the Brownlow medal twice with the Lions.
Brisbane won their third straight premiership this year. Collingwood list manager Justin Leppitsch said Neale would strengthen their midfield.
Speaking as a Collingwood player for the first time, Neale said the move feels 'surreal'. He spent eight years at Brisbane after seven years at Fremantle.
Brisbane received draft pick 39 as compensation for losing Neale. Lions coach Chris Fagan praised Neale's strength through recent personal difficulties.
- 33
- Neale's age
- three years
- Contract length
- 2
- Brownlow medals
- 900,000 dollars
- Reported annual salary
Why it mattersNeale brings premiership experience and elite midfield skills to Collingwood as it rebuilds its team.
AustraliaCollingwood gains a proven midfielder and Brownlow winner; Brisbane starts a new era after three consecutive premierships.
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