'Cynical' Fremantle coach questions how long it took for AFL to decide on Lachie Neale reprieve
- Brisbane coach Chris Fagan doubted Lachie Neale would be cleared for the AFL grand final, as his "cynical" Fremantle counterpart Justin Longmuir took umbrage with the lengthy process.
- But both coaches are happy with the end outcome, with Fagan declaring Neale's availability "good for footy".
- The dual Brownlow Medal winner will feature in the premiership decider against Fremantle — his former club — at the MCG on Saturday after having a one-game ban for striking Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan downgraded in a drama-filled hearing on Thursday.
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- Brisbane coach Chris Fagan doubted Lachie Neale would be cleared for the AFL grand final, as his "cynical" Fremantle counterpart Justin Longmuir took umbrage with the lengthy process.
- But both coaches are happy with the end outcome, with Fagan declaring Neale's availability "good for footy".
- The dual Brownlow Medal winner will feature in the premiership decider against Fremantle — his former club — at the MCG on Saturday after having a one-game ban for striking Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan downgraded in a drama-filled hearing on Thursday.
Sources: ABC Australia