AFL

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has defended Lachie Neale, making a surprising admission about the AFL star almost one year after he cheated on his wife.

The 31-year-old has officially made the call.

Fremantle have revealed the extent of captain Alex Pearce’s injury after his grand final ended in heartbreaking fashion.

He been put behind bars after police allegedly found four photos on his phone of child nudity while he was being arrested for a separate alleged incident.

GEORGIE PARKER: Winning isn’t everything, despite it feeling like it for the Fremantle Dockers.

The surprise announcement brings an end to his 25-year association with the Swans.

Fremantle and Brisbane’s coaches have had their say on which player deserved best-on-ground honours in the grand final - and Norm Smith medallist Shai Bolton wasn’t among their top four picks.

Lachie Neale’s controversial grand final week has extended beyond the final siren as he faces fresh criticism.

One of his Lions teammates has admitted ‘the young fella might’ve got a bit excited’ the night before.

Footy fans have been left stranded at Melbourne Airport with with multiple outbound flights on Sunday cancelled at short notice.

Hours after Jules Neale took a pointed swipe at her ex, Lachie’s new girlfriend Emma Field made a very public statement of her own at the Lions-Dockers AFL Grand Final.

Outgoing Brisbane star Lachie Neale has made light of the strike that almost ruined his grand final hopes as the Lions claimed a historic three-peat.

The victorious coach was up on shoulders during the chaotic scenes.

‘It takes a bit out of you and I’ve always wanted to be able to make a decision to leave at the right time.’

The Brisbane champion has confirmed the AFL’s worst kept secret following a bitter-sweet day.

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has refused to blame the famed “Wharfie Time” for their heart-breaking grand final defeat as he expressed both disappointment and pride in their efforts.

Lachie’s new flame was seen cheering the Lions star on as his team battled to take home the Premiership, just as his estranged wife Jules Neale, did the year before.

Former West Coast captain Oscar Allen has declared his move to Queensland ‘worth it’ after winning his first flag with Brisbane.