Overview

• The two‑time Brownlow medallist completed an 80‑minute run at Princes Park and hit top speed, with multiple reports saying Brisbane plans to select him and is still weighing starter versus substitute.
• Wingman Jarrod Berry, who dislocated his shoulder in the preliminary final, did not train and is considered unlikely to feature in the 23.
• Geelong will be without concussed star defender Tom Stewart, with veteran ruck Rhys Stanley widely viewed as the likely inclusion though the Cats’ final call remains pending.
• Club great Jonathan Brown urged Chris Fagan to pick Neale but not risk Berry, while Luke Hodge and Kane Cornes warned the selection is a major risk and flagged that Geelong could target Neale’s calf.
• Official teams are due after 6pm Thursday following the closed session, with reporter Mitch Cleary noting Josh Dunkley managed an ankle but is in no doubt and that Cam Rayner and Jaspa Fletcher had lighter work.