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Lachie Neale loses appeal, one-match ban upheld ahead of Grand Final

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Lachie Neale loses appeal, one-match ban upheld ahead of Grand Final
Summary

Lachie Neale's Tribunal hearing concluded with the ruling that his one-match ban stands, as discussed in an emergency episode of AFL Daily aired on September 22, 2026. Neale's appeal for overturning the suspension was unsuccessful, leaving the Brisbane Lions to consider their options for the Grand Final. The episode featured analysis from Nat Edwards and Michael Whiting on the implications of the ruling and potential replacements for Neale as the team prepares for the championship. The Lions now face a crucial decision as they approach the final match of the season.

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  • •Lachie Neale's appeal on a one-match ban fails.
  • •The decision was announced in an emergency AFL Daily episode.
  • •Brisbane Lions must decide on a replacement for Neale.
  • •Neale was a key player in the preliminary final against Hawthorn.
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  • 1:30 PMAFL — LISTEN: Emergency AFL Daily after Lachie Neale's Tribunal hearing
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Join Nat Edwards and Michael Whiting for an emergency edition of AFL Daily following Lachie Neale's Tribunal hearing

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