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Brisbane Lions make call on Lachie Neale after skipper spotted in worrying scenes before prelim
The epic victory appeared to come at a cost for Brisbane as Neale looked to have injured his ankle in the final few minutes of the game. The two-time Brownlow Medallist was seen grabbing at it after being tackled over the boundary line and was then spotted wearing a moonboot after the game.
Lachie Neale reveals he’s been battling heel issue for months but won’t miss preliminary final
Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale has revealed he’s been dealing with a “fairly significant” heel issue for the past two months but has declared he’s “not in any doubt” for Saturday’s preliminary final against Geelong.
Brisbane coach confirms Lachie Neale is carrying a foot injury ahead of preliminary final
Brisbane remains confident superstar Lachie Neale will be fit to face Geelong in the preliminary final despite a worrying incident in the dying stages of Saturday night’s thrilling win over the GWS Giants. The Lions pulled off a miraculous comeback to overturn a 44-point deficit and win by five points in one of the great AFL finals.
Lions insist Lachie Neale will play preliminary final against Geelong despite weeks-long foot problem
Neale was in obvious discomfort during the final minutes of the Lions’ remarkable semi-final victory over GWS in Sydney on Saturday, as his side somehow prevailed by five points after trailing by 44 late in the third quarter. Neale, well tagged by Toby Bedford at Engie Stadium, grabbed at his left foot during the chaotic finish.
AFL preliminary finals injury news: Lachie Neale to play through pain against Geelong
Dual Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale is set to fight through the pain of a debilitating heel issue that will require pain-killing injections to suit up in the preliminary final against Geelong.
Brisbane Lions overcome 44-point deficit against GWS to reach preliminary final, as Lachie Neale battling foot injury
The last spot in the AFL's final four for the season is up for grabs as the GWS Giants host the Brisbane Lions in what is sure to be a high-octane finals clash. Follow live.
‘Just playing it up’: Lions brush off Neale concerns
A Brisbane star has played down any concerns for a Lions co-captain ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster preliminary final.
Dale Thomas champions Abbey Holmes’ professionalism in wake of kiss controversy with Lachie Neale
Dale Thomas is all for a footballer giving Abbey Holmes “a hug or a kiss” on the Brownlow Medal red carpet. Thomas was one of ...
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Brisbane Lions great Simon Black backs Lachie Neale to continue playing despite heel problem
Lions star Lachie Neale will get through the pain of a heel problem the “best” he can in Brisbane’s AFL finals journey.
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Playing tag: How Neale and Lions embrace the attention
Lachie Neale's selfless response to taggers is bringing big benefits for Brisbane. Hugh McCluggage breaks down how the AFL ...
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Lachie Neale reveals he’s been battling heel issue for months but won’t miss preliminary final
Brisbane's Lachie Neale has been playing with a heel issue. Picture: Phil Hillyard “It was probably the first game where it flared up a bit (against GWS). Obviously, take some painkilling stuff ...
AFL 2024: Lachie Neale’s tag advice for Port Adelaide star Zak Butters
Port Adelaide vice-captain Zak Butters has been picking the brain of rival midfield star Lachie Neale as he prepares for a ...