Lachie Neale booed at Grand Final parade after tribunal clears him to play
Lachie Neale was booed by Fremantle supporters at the Grand Final parade. His tribunal case had cleared him to play.
Brisbane Lions midfielder Lachie Neale faced a rough welcome at Friday's Grand Final parade. Fremantle supporters booed and yelled at the two-time Brownlow medallist as he walked through Melbourne's sporting precinct.
Spectators also yelled at Neale during an on-stage interview. The AFL Tribunal cleared him to play after a 72-hour hearing.
Lions coach Chris Fagan said he did not expect Neale to be cleared. Fremantle fans dominated the parade route, easily outnumbering Brisbane supporters.
- 72 hours
- Tribunal hearing length
- 2
- Brownlow medals
- Friday
- Parade date
- Chris Fagan
- Coach surprise
Why it mattersNeale's playing status was uncertain until the final appeal decision. Crowd hostility shows the Grand Final stakes and how intense the rivalry is.
AustraliaOne of Australian football's biggest matches is tomorrow; Neale's participation was in doubt for the Brisbane Lions' attempt at three consecutive premierships.
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