Lachie Neale's professional life is in limbo as reports come out that the Brisbane Lions did not offer him a new contract, with questions emerging over his behaviour and relationship with teammates. It's another blow to Neale's already tumultuous year following a highly publicised marriage breakdown.
'My understanding is that Lachie Neale was not even offered a deal in the end by the Brisbane Lions, because they've known from pretty much early in the year that Lachie Neale was going,' said sports journalist Caroline Wilson, discussing the Australian Football League (AFL).