Neale to miss grand final after horror ban

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-09-20

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Lachie Neale will miss the upcoming AFL grand final due to a one-match ban imposed after he struck Essendon's Jack Ginnivan in the first quarter of the preliminary finals, as seen from a goal camera angle. The incident occurred during a match between Collingwood and Essendon on September 24th; however, vision of the striking was only available through footage captured by the goal camera.
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Lachie Neale, a Brownlow medallist and key player for the Brisbane Lions, faces a one-match ban after striking Jack Ginnivan from Hawthorn during their preliminary final on September 26th, which could prevent him from playing in the upcoming AFL grand final against Fremantle. The incident occurred in the first quarter of the match at the MCG and was captured by goal camera footage. Neale’s team plans to challenge the ban at a tribunal hearing scheduled for Tuesday evening, arguing that his extensive career without suspension and his exceptional on-field contributions make him an ideal candidate to play despite the charge. However, recent reports suggest new vision from Champion Data's optical tracking trial involving 46 cameras may show clearer evidence of the strike, potentially complicating Neale’s case and reducing the Lions' chances of overturning the ban.

Written for “Lachie Neale Grand Final Ban Appeal” on 2026-10-05, grounded in this article and the 9 other(s) covering the same event.

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⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 8% hedged 1 of 12 📰 publisher trust 61
“Both articles report on Lachie Neale receiving a one-match ban for striking Jack Ginnivan in the first quarter of the AFL preliminary final, citing the same time and place.”
Lions 'praying' Neale gets off but confident they will cope if ban stands same event · 95%
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⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 4 📰 publisher trust 61
“Both articles discuss Lachie Neale's one-match ban for striking Jack Ginnivan, with Article B focusing on the Lions' reaction to the potential absence of Neale in the grand final.”
Why the AFL tribunal upheld Neale's grand final ban different event · 95%
ABC News (AU)
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 3 📰 publisher trust 61
“Article A reports on Lachie Neale receiving a one-match ban, while Article B discusses why the tribunal upheld the ban, indicating it's about explaining a decision rather than reporting the original incident.”
The AFL's gut feel to Neale's gut punch leaves fans dazed and confused different event · 95%
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⚖️ Leans left 🔴 17% hedged 4 of 24 📰 publisher trust 61
“Article A reports on Lachie Neale's ban for striking Jack Ginnivan, while Article B discusses various AFL game scores and does not mention Neale or the incident.”
'Cynical' Freo coach bemoans how long AFL took with Neale reprieve different event · 95%
ABC News (AU)
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 100% hedged 1 of 1 📰 publisher trust 61
“Article A reports on Lachie Neale's ban for striking Jack Ginnivan in the preliminary finals, while Article B discusses Fremantle coach's reaction to the AFL's decision regarding Neale's ban timing, referring to a later event.”
The clause that may save Lions ace for AFL grand final different event · 75%
ABC News (AU)
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 33% hedged 1 of 3 📰 publisher trust 61
“Article A reports on Lachie Neale's ban from the grand final due to a striking incident, while Article B discusses a potential clause that may allow him to play in the grand final.”
Lachie Neale tribunal appeal LIVE: New twist as Lions star attempts to overturn grand final suspension different event · 75%
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⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 33% hedged 1 of 3 📰 publisher trust 61
“Article A reports Lachie Neale's one-match ban after striking Jack Ginnivan in the preliminary finals, while Article B discusses Neale's appeal against this suspension and new vision that may impact his case.”
Neale ban ‘disappointing’, says Zorko, as Brisbane Lions weigh up appeal options different event · 70%
The Sydney Morning Herald
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 16 📰 publisher trust 61
“While both articles discuss Lachie Neale's one-match ban for striking Jack Ginnivan during the preliminary finals, Article A reports on the initial announcement of the ban, while Article B discusses the team's reaction and appeal process following the decision.”

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Lachie Neale has been handed a one-match ban for striking Jack Ginnivan in the 1st quarter of the preliminary finals, the vision only available on the goal camera.
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2026-09-20 · The Sydney Morning Herald
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