Overview
- Neale, who spoke Tuesday, said he loves Brisbane and will try to stay but will weigh his options over the next three to four months.
- He is out of contract at season's end and his children live in Perth, keeping a possible return to Western Australia in play.
- Coach Chris Fagan said he hopes Neale stays and flagged a shift that could see the dual Brownlow medallist spend more time in the forward line.
- Fagan pressed players to value sustained success over richer rival offers and is working to retain Zac Bailey as big-money bids test the Lions’ list.
- Ahead of his 300th game against Melbourne, Neale publicly reflected on his off‑season scandal, saying the scrutiny took a toll and training felt like therapy, while teammate Josh Dunkley reaches 200.