Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
Sport
Murray Wenzel

Why star's injury could be good thing for looming Lions

Lachie Neale has been sidelined by an injury that continues to baffle Lions coach Chris Fagan. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

Chris Fagan expects Lachie Neale to be his usual self in September when he returns from an injury the Brisbane Lions coach admits is hard to spot.

The midfielder has been sidelined by a quadriceps complaint for the Lions' final three home-and-away fixtures, beginning Saturday at the Gabba against Sydney.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.