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Lachie Neale Gives Himself 50-50 Shot at Grand Final Comeback

Brisbane's medical staff put his chances near one per cent.

Overview

  • He suffered a calf injury late in the qualifying final loss to Geelong, initially threatening his season.
  • He missed the 53-point semi-final win over Gold Coast and will also sit out the preliminary final against Collingwood.
  • Any appearance would be limited to the grand final and depends on Brisbane qualifying.
  • He is spending hours a day in a hyperbaric chamber and using saunas and other therapies to accelerate healing from an injury that typically takes four to six weeks.
  • Teammate Ryan Lester says Neale is feeling "pretty positive" about his progress after speaking with him on Sunday.