Brisbane Lions appeal Neale’s one-match suspension
Brisbane Lions midfielder Lachie Neale has retained a possible route into the grand final after the club confirmed it will challenge his one-match suspension. The supplied report says the appeal is his final hope of being available for the match.
Lachie Neale has one remaining route to playing in the grand final after the Brisbane Lions decided to appeal his one-match suspension. The club confirmed that it would challenge the ban, according to ABC News Australia. The suspension currently prevents Neale from taking part in the grand final.
The appeal gives him a final opportunity to have that outcome changed, although the supplied material does not say when the appeal will be heard or identify the grounds for the challenge. No further details are provided about the incident that led to the suspension, the relevant tribunal process or the likely outcome of the appeal. The Brisbane Lions’ decision means Neale’s availability for the grand final remains unresolved on the information supplied.
The club’s appeal is described as his “one last hope” of playing in the match.
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