Neale set to join Magpies as Lions confirm exit

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Neale set to join Magpies as Lions confirm exit. (2026, September 30). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-30/afl-lachie-neale-collingwood-magpies-brisbane-lions/107211164

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Lachie Neale, a key player for the Brisbane Lions, is set to depart the team following their third consecutive AFL premiership season. The Lions confirmed his exit, with Neale expected to join the Magpies once the AFL's trade and free agency period begins on Friday. Neale becomes an unrestricted free agent after the recent string of matches that concluded with various final scores including a close 96-89 victory for the Lions against the Dockers on September 26th.

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Lachie Neale, a key player for the Brisbane Lions, has confirmed he will be leaving the team after helping them secure their third consecutive AFL premiership. The Lions officially announced Neale's departure ahead of the upcoming trade and free agency period, which begins on Friday. As an unrestricted free agent, Neale is set to join the Carlton Magpies once the transfer window opens. This move marks a significant shift in the league, as Neale's talent and leadership will be transferred from one successful team to another, potentially impacting both teams' standings for future seasons.

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Thu, 3 Sept, 8:10 pm, Final score, Dockers 40, Hawks 72 Fri, 4 Sept, 7:40 pm, Final score, Cats 107, Blues 74 Sat, 5 Sept, 3:15 pm, Final score, Swans 141, Lions 88 Sat, 5 Sept, 7:35 pm, Final score, Crows 90, Bulldogs 68 Fri, 11 Sept, 8:10 pm, Final score, Dockers 120, Cats 106 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:35 pm, Final score, Lions 144, Crows 91 Fri, 18 Sept, 7:40 pm, Final score, Swans 71, Dockers 83 Sat, 19 Sept, 5:15 pm, Final score, Hawks 122, Lions 131 Sat, 26 Sept, 2:30 pm, Final score, Dockers 89, Lions 96 Lachie Neale set to join Magpies after Lions confirm exit following third straight AFL premiership In short: The Brisbane Lions confirmed Lachie Neale will leave the club. asserted

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Neale is set to join the Magpies once the AFL trade and free agency period commences on Friday. asserted

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He leaves the Lions as an unrestricted free agent. asserted

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Neale set to join Magpies as Lions confirm exit

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