Lachie Neale cleared to play in AFL grand final after appeal
Summarised from 2 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 23:26 · Archive
AFL star Lachie Neale has overturned a one-game suspension at the appeals board.
Lachie Neale has succeeded in his appeal against a one-match striking suspension and will play in the AFL grand final. The Brisbane Lions player had been handed the ban but appealed the decision at the AFL Appeals Board, which ruled in his favour. Some observers have questioned the decision.
How it is being reported
- The AFL's gut feel to Neale's gut punch leaves fans dazed and confusedIt was the AFL's Folarin Balogun moment, and the decision to let Lachie Neale play in the grand final has left many seeing red.ABC News Australia · 24 Sept, 20:16
- Lachie Neale has big win at last-ditch appeal hearing to play AFL Grand FinalBrisbane Lions star Lachie Neale has succeeded in his appeal against a one-match ban and will play in the upcoming finals decider.Daily Mail Sport · 24 Sept, 11:27
- Neale freed to play by AFL Appeals Board as grand final teams namedLachie Neale has succeeded in his bid to overturn a one-game striking suspension at the AFL Appeals Board and is free to play in the grand final.ABC News Australia · 24 Sept, 06:01
- Lachie Neale breaks silence on AFL ban after touching down in Melbourne ahead of Grand FinalNeale boarded a flight to Melbourne alongside his teammates on Wednesday after being handed a one game suspension.Daily Mail Sport · 23 Sept, 16:45
- Neale breaks silence on grand final ban as Lions downplay appeal impactLachie Neale says he will remain in Melbourne for the AFL grand final regardless of the result of his appeals board hearing.ABC News Australia · 23 Sept, 03:10
- Neale's dad 'worried for him' if ban keeps him from playing grand finalLachie Neale's father says the family is "worried" about the star Lion missing the AFL grand final at the end of a tumultuous year.ABC News Australia · 23 Sept, 01:38
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