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Dunkley Declares Himself Fit for Lions–Cats Grand Final Despite Sore Ankle

Brisbane still faces late selection calls on Lachie Neale, with Jarrod Berry in serious doubt.

Overview

  • Josh Dunkley says he will "definitely play" in Saturday’s decider despite ankle soreness sustained in the preliminary final.
  • He left the third quarter against Collingwood yet finished with a game-high 10 tackles, a week after setting an AFL finals record with 18.
  • The clash will be Dunkley’s fifth grand final and third straight with Brisbane, making him the most experienced player on either side.
  • Brisbane is weighing whether Lachie Neale is cleared to return from a calf injury before finalising its team.
  • Jarrod Berry’s status is doubtful after another dislocated shoulder, and the Lions are drawing on lessons from their recent qualifying-final loss to Geelong.