Overview

• Brisbane confirmed Lachie Neale in their 23 as a straight replacement for Jarrod Berry, who misses out with a dislocated shoulder.
• Neale trained fully in closed sessions and was reported to reach top speed after intensive rehab that included time in hyperbaric chambers.
• Geelong recalled veteran ruck Rhys Stanley as they reconfigure following Tom Stewart’s concussion ruling.
• Selection debate continues over the risk of playing Neale and whether he starts or is used as the substitute, with prominent ex-players weighing in.
• The AFL named the Norm Smith Medal voting panel chaired by Andrew McLeod with Luke Hodge, Kate McCarthy, Jack Riewoldt and Adam Simpson.