
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has described Lachie Neale as one of the toughest players he has come across after the dual Brownlow medallist pushed through pain to help deliver the Lions a crucial win.
Neale has been battling with a sore ankle, but still fronted up for his 250th game as the Lions pulled off a convincing 12.10 (82) to 8.12 (60) win over Melbourne on Thursday.