Neale fights suspension as Lions prepare for grand final appeal
Lachie Neale faces an Appeals Board hearing Thursday to overturn his one-match suspension for striking Jack Ginnivan.
Brisbane's star midfielder Lachie Neale will push for a recall to Saturday's grand final. The tribunal upheld his one-match suspension for striking Collingwood's Jack Ginnivan.
The Lions announced they will appeal the decision on Thursday. At Melbourne Airport, Neale said he is hopeful the appeal will work.
He will support the team no matter what happens. Former captain Dayne Zorko told media the Lions have faced grand final week setbacks before.
Neale played last year's grand final despite a serious calf injury. The Appeals Board can overturn the decision if they find an error in law.
They can also overturn it if the penalty seems too harsh.
- 320
- Games without suspension
- Collingwood
- Incident opponent
- Thursday
- Appeal date
Why it mattersNeale is Brisbane's champion midfielder. His presence or absence will shape the Lions' grand final strategy.
AustraliaThe AFL's biggest game of the year could hinge on this appeal decision.
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