The Brisbane Lions confirm Lachie Neale has made the decision to stand down as Co-Captain, effective as of today.
 
Neale has shared the role alongside Harris Andrews for the past three seasons – guiding the Club to three Grand Finals and back-to-back premierships.
 
The 32-year-old determined this was the best move for him and the Club following a challenging personal period.
 
“Being a leader at the Brisbane Lions has been a huge honour, but given the personal matters I’m currently working through, I have made the decision to stand down as Co-Captain and from the leadership group, effective immediately,” Neale said.
 
Brisbane Lions General Manager, Football, Danny Daly said the club thanked Lachie and agreed it is now time to move forward with a fresh start.
 
“We acknowledge Lachie’s decision to step down as Co-Captain and from the leadership group. Being a captain of the Brisbane Lions comes with a high level of expectation and commitment to uphold our Club values and lead by example.” Daly said.
 
“We thank Lachie for his contribution as a leader of our club for the past three seasons during a highly successful period and look forward to Lachie remaining an important part of our Club in the future.
 
“Our priority as a football Club is to always support our people and their families. We’ve been doing this privately with both Lachie and Jules during this difficult time.
 
“We do ask that their privacy and that of their children and families is respected at this time."
 
Daly said the club will commence it's process of selecting the 2026 leadership group next month.