Lachie Neale steps down as Brisbane Lions co-captain for personal reasons, with Harris Andrews named sole captain. Lachie Neale renuncia como co-capitán de Brisbane Lions por razones personales, con Harris Andrews nombrado único capitán.

Lachie Neale has stepped down as co-captain of the Brisbane Lions ahead of the 2026 season, citing personal reasons tied to a difficult period in his life. Lachie Neale ha renunciado como co-capitán de los Brisbane Lions antes de la temporada 2026, citando razones personales vinculadas a un período difícil en su vida. The 32-year-old dual premiership winner and two-time Brownlow medallist, who played a key role in the Lions’ 2025 grand final victory despite injury, said his focus is now on rebuilding trust with his wife and children, who are moving to Western Australia. El doble ganador de la Premier League de 32 años y dos veces medallista de Brownlow, que jugó un papel clave en la gran victoria final de los Lions en 2025 a pesar de la lesión, dijo que ahora se centra en reconstruir la confianza con su esposa e hijos, que se están mudando a Australia Occidental. His future with the club beyond 2026 is uncertain. Su futuro con el club más allá de 2026 es incierto. Harris Andrews will become sole captain as Brisbane aims for a historic third consecutive premiership. Harris Andrews se convertirá en el único capitán mientras Brisbane aspira a un histórico tercer título consecutivo.