Lachie Neale says he hopes Jack Ginnivan's 'tummy OK' in Instagram post
Brisbane Lions player Lachie Neale sent a lighthearted social media message to Jack Ginnivan following the AFL grand final. The interaction followed a controversial week where Neale was cleared to play in the final despite a suspension for a previous incident involving Ginnivan.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing scrutiny of AFL disciplinary processes and the high-profile nature of player interactions in professional sports.
Lachie Neale has sent a tongue-in-cheek message to Jack Ginnivan after the AFL grand final. ( Getty Images: Michael Willson )
Lachie Neale was allowed to play in the AFL grand final despite being handed a one-game suspension for hitting Jack Ginnivan.
Ginnivan posted a comment on a picture of Neale on Instagram, to which Neale responded, "Hope your tummy OK my guy."
Neale is expected to move to Collingwood next year.
Link copied Share Share article Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale has sent a tongue-in-cheek message to Hawks gun Jack Ginnivan on social media, after Neale was controversially allowed to play in the grand final despite hitting Ginnivan off the ball in the preliminary final.
Neale was initially handed a one-game suspension for the gut punch on Ginnivan, in line with nine other players who were cited for similar incidents throughout the year.
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