Lions expect Lachie Neale to face Grand Final suspension
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 8:23 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Brisbane Lions anticipate that midfielder Lachie Neale will receive a one-match suspension, potentially ruling him out of the 2026 Grand Final. This follows an off-the-ball strike incident during Saturday’s preliminary final against Hawthorn. The Match Review Officer's findings will be announced on Sunday evening. If the Lions challenge the ban at the Tribunal and fail, it could mark Neale’s last game for Brisbane, as he is expected to join Collingwood in the off-season.
- •Lachie Neale faces a one-match ban after an incident in the preliminary final.
- •The suspension could prevent him from playing in the Grand Final on Saturday.
- •Neale is expected to move to Collingwood following this season.
- •The Match Review Officer's announcement is pending for Sunday evening.
- •The Lions can challenge the suspension at the Tribunal this week.
- 8:23 AMAFL — Neale learns his fate in last-ditch attempt to play in Grand Final
- 5:00 AMAFL — LIVE: Lions to make last-ditch appeal of Lachie Neale ban
- 6:49 AMAFL — Neale speaks as Lions prepare for last-ditch appeal
- 6:45 AMAFL — LIVE from 5pm AEST: Lions to challenge Lachie Neale ban
- 1:20 AMAFL — Lions hold their breath as Neale's Grand Final fate hangs in the balance
- 4:24 AMAFL — Lions bracing for star midfielder to cop Grand Final ban
"Brisbane's dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale will front the AFL Tribunal with his hopes of playing in the Grand Final in the balance
"Lachie Neale faced the Appeals Board on Thursday in an attempt to have his one-match ban thrown out
"Follow our live coverage as Brisbane star Lachie Neale pleads his case to the AFL Appeals Board
Sources
External links- AFLSep 24, 2026, 8:23 AMNeale learns his fate in last-ditch attempt to play in Grand Final
Lachie Neale faced the Appeals Board on Thursday in an attempt to have his one-match ban thrown out
- AFLSep 24, 2026, 5:00 AMLIVE: Lions to make last-ditch appeal of Lachie Neale ban
Follow our live coverage as Brisbane star Lachie Neale pleads his case to the AFL Appeals Board
- AFLSep 23, 2026, 6:49 AMNeale speaks as Lions prepare for last-ditch appeal
Lachie Neale has spoken ahead of Thursday afternoon's Appeal Board hearing
- AFLSep 22, 2026, 6:45 AMLIVE from 5pm AEST: Lions to challenge Lachie Neale ban
Follow our live coverage as Brisbane star Lachie Neale faces the AFL Tribunal
- AFLSep 22, 2026, 1:20 AMLions hold their breath as Neale's Grand Final fate hangs in the balance
Brisbane's dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale will front the AFL Tribunal with his hopes of playing in the Grand Final in the balance
- AFLSep 20, 2026, 4:24 AMLions bracing for star midfielder to cop Grand Final ban
Lachie Neale is set to be offered a one-match ban on Sunday
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