The Grand Fiasco: Lachie Neale's Ban and the AFL's Unclear Rules The lead up to this weekend's AFL grand final has been marred by controversy, with Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale facing a one match ban that could keep him out of the decider.
The suspension stems from an off the ball incident during the preliminary final match against Hawthorn, in which Neale was involved in a confrontation with Jack Ginnivan.
The introduction of new match review guidelines has seen a shift towards more stringent penalties for intentional conduct, particularly when it comes to blows to the stomach.