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 confusedABC News Australia · 24 Sept, 20:16
• Lachie Neale has big win at last-ditch appeal hearing to play AFL Grand FinalDaily Mail Sport · 24 Sept, 11:27
• Neale freed to play by AFL Appeals Board as grand final teams namedABC News Australia · 24 Sept, 06:01
• Lachie Neale breaks silence on AFL ban after touching down in Melbourne ahead of Grand FinalDaily Mail Sport · 23 Sept, 16:45
• Neale breaks silence on grand final ban as Lions downplay appeal impactABC News Australia · 23 Sept, 03:10
• Neale's dad 'worried for him' if ban keeps him from playing grand finalABC News Australia · 23 Sept, 01:38

In this story: Lachie Neale · Brisbane Lions · AFL · Melbourne

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