Brisbane Lions Confirm Finals Week 3 Squad, Monitor Lachie Neale‘s Unlikely Return
Brisbane has named its squad for the upcoming Preliminary Final against Collingwood, with minimal changes expected from their qualifying final win. Despite being initially ruled out for the season with a calf injury, dual Brownlow Medalist Lachie Neale remains a remote possibility for selection should the Lions advance to the Grand Final.
The Lions appear set to deploy a two-ruck combination of Darcy fort and Oscar McInerney, a strategy that proved effective against Gold Coast.This likely means Sam Day will miss a second consecutive week. Ty gallop is expected to retain his place in the forward line after a strong performance against the Suns. A potential tactical switch sees first-year draftee Sam Marshall and Bruce Reville possibly swapping roles, with Reville subbed on for Marshall in the final quarter of the previous match.
Brisbane Lions Squad:
J.Fletcher, S.Marshall, O.McInerney, B.Reville (sub)
Emergency: S.Day, J.Tunstill, D.Joyce.