Lachie Neale quits Brisbane Lions for reported $3m Collingwood deal just days after grand final glory
Lachie Neale is leaving the Brisbane Lions for Collingwood just days after helping the Lions claim a historic premiership three-peat, confirming AFL’s worst kept secret.
The dual Brownlow medallist has informed Brisbane he will exercise his rights as an unrestricted free agent, bringing his decorated eight-season stint to an end.
Collingwood has confirmed the 33-year-old intends to join the Magpies, with a reported three-year deal worth around $3million awaiting him.
‘The Club looks forward to welcoming him to the KGM Centre,’ the Magpies said in a statement.
The move means Saturday’s extraordinary seven-point grand final win over Fremantle was Neale’s final appearance for Brisbane.
He leaves with three premierships, two Brownlow Medals, four club best-and-fairest awards and four All-Australian selections across 186 games for the Lions.
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Neale celebrated his third premiership with Brisbane after the Lions’ thrilling seven-point win over Fremantle
Neale celebrates the Grand Final win with his new partner Emma Field after Saturday’s win over Fremantle
