Live: Lachie Neale's grand final dreams on the line at AFL tribunal

Lachie Neale tribunal appeal LIVE: New twist as Lions star attempts to overturn grand final suspension

Follow along as Lachie Neale appeals his one-match ban in an attempt to play in the AFL Grand Final on Saturday. Follow along live.

Sep 24, 2026

Lachie Neale to miss grand final

Lachie Neale fails in his bid to overturn the grand final ban.

Sep 22, 2026

Lachie Neale faces tribunal in bid to play in AFL grand final

The star Brisbane Lions midfielder needs to overturn or downgrade the one-match ban he got for striking Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan to play in Saturday’s grand final against his former club, Fremantle.

Sep 22, 2026

Why Lachie Neale should still play on grand final day

The two-time Brownlow medallist has never been suspended before in his 320-game career. There is exceptional and compelling circumstances to downgrade his striking charge.

Sep 20, 2026

Lachie Neale to miss grand final: One-match ban for gut-punch

The Lions midfielder is no stranger to attention in grand final week, and finds himself there again, with a tribunal case on the cards.

Sep 20, 2026

Why the AFL tribunal upheld Neale's grand final ban

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.

Sep 22, 2026

Live: Lachie Neale's grand final dreams on the line at AFL tribunal

The Brisbane Lions head to the AFL tribunal to challenge Lachie Neale's ban for striking Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan, in the hopes of freeing the dual Brownlow medallist for the grand final. Follow live.

Sep 22, 2026