Overview

• Caroline Wilson reported on Channel Seven that Brisbane has decided to play the co-captain, with the remaining call being whether he starts or is named as the substitute.
• Neale trained fully on Tuesday, running laps before completing the main session without issue after a calf injury initially assessed as a 4–6 week layoff.
• Jarrod Berry is set to miss out after dislocating his shoulder in the preliminary final, creating room for Neale’s inclusion in the 23.
• This would be only Neale’s second game in roughly 56 days, sharpening questions about his ability to handle a full Grand Final and the risk of re-injury.
• Luke Hodge backed Neale’s involvement and canvassed a sub role, while also urging Geelong to test the midfielder physically if he plays.