Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale facing AFL grand final ban against Dockers
Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale faces a one-match ban for striking, potentially ruling him out of the AFL grand final against Fremantle. The Lions are challenging the suspension, which stems from an off-the-ball incident during their preliminary final win over Hawthorn. Separately, two Hawthorn players were fined for abusing an umpire.
Why it matters
This incident significantly impacts the Brisbane Lions' chances in the AFL grand final, as Neale is a key player, and highlights ongoing issues with player conduct and umpiring decisions in professional sports.
Lachie Neale may be ruled out of the grand final because of suspension. ( Getty Images/AFL Photos: Michael Willson )
Lachie Neale has been handed a one-match ban, which will rule him out of Saturday's grand final.
The Lions will challenge the suspension in the hope of having Neale available to place the Dockers in the season decider.
Hawks players James Sicliy and Tom Barrass have been fined for abusing umpire Hayden Meyer after the preliminary final.
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The Brisbane Lions will challenge a one-match ban handed to Lachie Neale, which would rule the two-time premiership captain out of the AFL grand final.
Neale was offered the suspension after being charged with striking during the Lions' controversial nine-point win over Hawthorn in Saturday night's preliminary final at the MCG .
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