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Lachie Neale is attempting to appeal his suspension for the upcoming grand final with a new twist: recently uncovered video footage that could harm his case has surfaced. This footage, captured during an optical tracking trial involving 46 cameras and detailed data analysis by Champion Data, allegedly shows more clearly that Neale’s action was an intentional strike rather than a body check as he claimed. The AFL and Neale's legal team are being contacted for further information on this development.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-24, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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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.

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“Both articles discuss Lachie Neale's appeal of his grand final ban, indicating it is the same specific incident.”

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“Both articles discuss Lachie Neale's appeal of his grand final suspension, mentioning new vision that could affect the outcome.”

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“Article A discusses Lachie Neale's appeal against his suspension for a grand final, while Article B appears to list match scores and does not mention the appeal or the incident involving Neale.”

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“Article A covers various game scores including a final score with Lions and Crows, while Article B discusses Lachie Neale's appeal regarding his suspension for the grand final, which is a different specific event.”

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“Article A reports on Lachie Neale potentially receiving a one-match ban for a gut-punch during a preliminary final, while Article B discusses new vision surfacing and an appeal to overturn the suspension for the grand final. These describe different stages of the same incident but not the exact same event.”

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“Article A discusses Lachie Neale's eligibility to play in the grand final due to a reported incident, while Article B reports on a new twist involving new vision that could affect Neale’s appeal against his suspension. They describe different stages of the same broader issue.”

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The Sydney Morning Herald

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“The articles discuss different stages of Lachie Neale's disciplinary process: Article A mentions public opinions about the initial tribunal decision while Article B reports on a new appeal and potential vision evidence. They describe related but distinct events.”

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“Article A focuses on a new twist in Lachie Neale's appeal against his suspension for an incident during a grand final, while Article B discusses Neale's role and the reaction to his suspension without mentioning any new developments or appeals.”

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“Article A discusses potential clauses that may save Lachie Neale's eligibility for the grand final, while Article B covers a new twist involving unseen vision at his tribunal appeal, indicating different stages of the event.”

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“Article A discusses the AFL tribunal upholding Lachie Neale's ban, while Article B reports on a new twist in his appeal to overturn that suspension.”

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The AFL and Neale’s legal counsel have been contacted for comment on the purported vision, from an optical tracking trial being conducted by Champion Data which involves 46 cameras feeding into a sophisticated data-capture system.

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The Lions could be forced to focus on Neale’s history of never having been suspended rather than contesting the intentional strike finding before the AFL Appeals Board, after reports that new vision had surfaced that is likely to be damaging to his case. uncertain

that → force → case

The previously unseen vision is said to show more clearly the Neale gut punch on Hawk Jack Ginnivan, which Neale had described as more of a body check. asserted

Neale → say → check

The AFL and Neale’s legal counsel have been contacted for comment on the purported vision, from an optical tracking trial being conducted by Champion Data which involves 46 cameras feeding into a sophisticated data-capture system. asserted

which → contact → system

Lachie Neale tribunal appeal LIVE: New twist as Lions star attempts to overturn grand final suspension

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