NewzBrisbane Lions midfielder Lachie Neale faces the AFL tribunal in an effort to overturn or downgrade a one-match ban. The suspension stems from a striking charge involving Hawthorn player Jack Ginnivan.
If the dual Brownlow medallist is successful at the tribunal, he will be cleared to play in Saturday's grand final. Brisbane is challenging the ban to ensure Neale is available for the premiership-deciding match against his former club, Fremantle.
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