Lions 'praying' Neale gets off but confident they will cope if ban stands
After publishing: 5 headlines quietly rewritten, 1 URL changed6 changes
- ABC News (Australia)seen 22 Sept, 15:47headline rewritten
Live: Neale reveals Ginnivan chat as he fights to clear name at AFL tribunalLive: Lachie Neale to miss grand final after AFL tribunal decision - ABC News (Australia)seen 24 Sept, 14:57headline rewritten
Live: Lachie Neale faces AFL Appeals Board in last-ditch attempt to overturn banNeale freed to play by AFL Appeals Board as grand final teams named - inverelltimes.com.auseen 27 Sept, 19:21URL changed
now resolves towww.inverelltimes.com.au/story/9357143/fagan-rejoices-longmuir-cynical-as-neale-beats-ban/
- afl.com.auseen 29 Sept, 13:12headline rewritten
From 'a 15 per cent chance' to in the clear: Neale reacts to GF stunnerDockers coach reacts, Neale celebrates stunning Grand Final verdict - The Guardian Worldseen 14 Oct, 03:27headline rewritten
AFL tells Sportsbet to stop using players in AI generated contentAFL tells Sportsbet to stop using players in AI-generated content - ABC News (Australia)seen 18 Oct, 13:29headline rewritten
Breaking: Cowan handed AFL suspension following illicit substance investigationCowan handed AFL suspension following illicit substance investigation
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Mon, 21 September 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)21:31first to report
Lachie Neale will face the AFL tribunal in the hope of playing in Saturday's grand final, as his teammates prepare for the worst-case scenario.
Tue, 22 September 2026
2 reports- ABC News (Australia)06:00edited after publishing
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Live: Neale reveals Ginnivan chat as he fights to clear name at AFL tribunalBrisbane's Lachie Neale has failed in his attempt to overturn a one-game ban for striking Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan at the AFL tribunal and will miss Saturday's grand final against Fremantle. Follow live.
- ABC News (Australia)20:59
The tribunal says it had reason not to overturn Lachie Neale's appeal. Now the AFL world waits to hear whether the Lions will launch an appeal.
Wed, 23 September 2026
2 reports- ABC News (Australia)00:38
Lachie 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)02:10
Lachie Neale has one last hope of playing in the grand final after the Brisbane Lions chose to appeal his one-match suspension.
Thu, 24 September 2026
5 reports- ABC News (Australia)05:01edited after publishing
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Live: Lachie Neale faces AFL Appeals Board in last-ditch attempt to overturn banLachie 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.
- afl.com.au08:23
Lachie Neale faced the Appeals Board on Thursday in an attempt to have his one-match ban thrown out
- afl.com.au09:21edited after publishing
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From 'a 15 per cent chance' to in the clear: Neale reacts to GF stunnerBrisbane's star midfielder speaks after being cleared to play in the 2026 Grand Final
- afl.com.au10:58
From two seperate Grand Final dramas to a very public off-field scandal and a high-profile free agency move, Lachie Neale has dominated headlines for 12 months
- ABC News (Australia)19:16
It was the AFL's Folarin Balogun moment, and the decision to let Lachie Neale play in the grand final has left many seeing red.
Fri, 25 September 2026
2 reports- ABC News (Australia)03:58
Dockers coach Justin Longmuir says he was 'cynical' about the Lachie Neale case, suggesting the reprieve should have come earlier in the week.
- inverelltimes.com.au04:23
URL changednow www.inverelltimes.com.au/story/9357143/fagan-rejoices-longmuir-cynical-as-neale-beats-ban/
After sensationally being cleared to play in his fourth-straight AFL grand final, Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale is...
Sat, 26 September 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)22:20
After controversially being allowed to play in the AFL grand final, Lachie Neale responds to the victim of his behind-the-play gut punch.
Wed, 30 September 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)01:40
Collingwood says it "looks forward" to Lachie Neale joining the club in 2027 after it is announced he is leaving the Brisbane Lions.
Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)03:50
The dual Brownlow medallist seals his high-profile move from Brisbane, as Greater Western Sydney receive a second-round draft pick for losing their former captain to Geelong.
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)21:18
St Kilda ruck Rowan Marshall does not attend the Saints' best and fairest event as he tries to force through a trade to Geelong. Follow all the news and debate from the AFL trade period in our live blog.
Tue, 13 October 2026
1 report- The Guardian World14:00edited after publishing
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AFL tells Sportsbet to stop using players in AI generated contentExclusive: Gambling firm working with AFL ‘on the evolving use of AI in our content’ as it deletes video depicting Lachie Neale saying ‘I want to thank me for believing in me’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The AFL has told its official gambling partner, Sportsbet, to stop featuring its high-profile athletes in AI-generated social media content without player permission. Sportsbet has also been told to delete AI videos depicting AFL stars delivering lines from...
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)23:32edited after publishing
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Breaking: Cowan handed AFL suspension following illicit substance investigationThe AFL hands down its sanction to Lachie Cowan following an investigation into his use of an illicit substance last weekend.