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GRAND FINAL BOMBSHELL: Neale Facing Suspension for Decider
The AFL’s match review officer is considering a one-match ban that could rule the Brisbane star out of the grand final.
- Dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale faces a potential AFL grand final suspension after Match Review Officer Michael Christian cited him for intentional body contact during yesterday's preliminary final at the MCG.
- The incident occurred with under five minutes remaining in the first quarter following a physical altercation between Lions teammate Eric Hipwood and Jack Ginnivan. Neale reportedly struck Ginnivan in the gut as the Hawthorn player ran off.
- Neale may argue that Ginnivan played on without discomfort to seek a charge downgrade; however, nine players suspended for similar offences this season were unsuccessful challenging the MRO at tribunal.
- The Brisbane Lions are expected to challenge the MRO finding at a tribunal hearing, though this is widely expected to be Neale's final appearance for Brisbane before joining Collingwood as a free agent.
- With the Lions chasing a three-peat premiership, Neale is again central to grand final week, having famously played as a substitute in last year's decider while recovering from injury to secure a second successive title.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 37% Right
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- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources lean Right
38% Left
L 38%
C 25%
R 37%
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