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Lachie Neale Cleared To Play Grand Final After 22-Day Calf Recovery

Coach Chris Fagan insists medical staff have cleared the Brisbane co-captain with no risk.

Overview

  • Brisbane named Neale in its team to face Geelong after a calf tear in the qualifying final initially appeared season-ending.
  • Selection will be finalised after Friday’s events, with a decision still pending on whether he starts or is named the substitute.
  • Neale said he reached his top speed at training this week and is confident he can play a full game.
  • Fagan said Neale trained heavily and completed both main sessions, adding the doctors have ticked him off for the decider.
  • Jarrod Berry will miss the match due to a shoulder issue that requires surgery, with Neale coming in for him.