Neale is originally from Apsley, a small town in Western Victoria, and moved to Kybybolite in South Australia at a young age. Lachie was originally drafted to the Fremantle Dockers in the 2011 Draft, before moving to Brisbane in 2018.
In 2019, Neale dominated the competition as a prolific ball-winning midfielder. Neale finished the 2019 Brownlow Medal in equal third place and took home the Merrett-Murray Medal as the Brisbane Lions best and fairest.
Neale is ranked fourth of all time for most disposals in a game at 51.
2020 saw one of the best seasons on record, as Neale dominated the competition. Neale took home a clean sweep of the AFL Awards, including the AFLPA MVP, Coaches MVP, a second consecutive All-Australian selection, and the 2020 Brownlow Medal.
In a shortened season with only 18 rounds played, Neale polled 31 votes, 10 votes clear of second place.
AFL Awards All-Australian 2019, 2020 AFLPA MVP 2020 AFL Coaches Association Player of the year 2020 Brownlow Medalist 2020 Club Awards Brisbane Lions Best and Fairest: 2019, 2020 Brisbane Finals Player: 2020Neale is originally from Apsley, a small town in Western Victoria, and moved to Kybybolite in South Australia at a young age. Lachie was originally drafted to the Fremantle Dockers in the 2011 Draft, before moving to Brisbane in 2018.
In 2019, Neale dominated the competition as a prolific ball-winning midfielder. Neale finished the 2019 Brownlow Medal in equal third place and took home the Merrett-Murray Medal as the Brisbane Lions best and fairest.
Neale is ranked fourth of all time for most disposals in a game at 51.
2020 saw one of the best seasons on record, as Neale dominated the competition. Neale took home a clean sweep of the AFL Awards, including the AFLPA MVP, Coaches MVP, a second consecutive All-Australian selection, and the 2020 Brownlow Medal.
In a shortened season with only 18 rounds played, Neale polled 31 votes, 10 votes clear of second place.
AFL Awards All-Australian 2019, 2020 AFLPA MVP 2020 AFL Coaches Association Player of the year 2020 Brownlow Medalist 2020 Club Awards Brisbane Lions Best and Fairest: 2019, 2020 Brisbane Finals Player: 2020Team and player honours
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Lachie Neale gathers a loose ball and kicks a massive goal at full speed.
In yet another performance that should capture attention from the umpires, Lachie…
Clean pick-up from Bailey and Brisbane's star midfielder does the rest.
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Lachie Neale says that the good thing about the Lions midfield is that if one player…
Early Brownlow Medal favourite Lachie Neale conjures a stunning dribbler from tight…
Lachie Neale will be happy to go into a hub away from Queensland if that's what needs…
Lachie Neale kicks a classy goal against his old side early in the first quarter.
Lachie Neale is feeling pretty relaxed ahead of Round 2 against his former club.
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Lachie Neale wins Merrett-Murray Medal in his first year as a Lion
Lachie Neale has been awarded the Brisbane Lions’ highest accolade; the…
It's a three way tie for the 2019 Players’ Player of the Year award