{
  "id": 9230526,
  "title": "Neale's dad wants Lions to appeal grand final ban but says son is 'in two minds'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/neales-dad-wants-lions-to-appeal-grand-final-ban-but-says-son-is-in-9230526",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T00:38:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-23/lachie-neale-father-brisbane-lions-grand-final-ban-appeal/107184384"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lachie Neale's father, Robbie Neale, hopes the Brisbane Lions will appeal his son's one-game suspension from the AFL grand final. Robbie expressed concern about Lachie missing the game at the end of a tumultuous season. The Brisbane Lions will decide whether to appeal the ban today. Lachie was suspended for striking Jack Ginnivan during the Lions' victory at the MCG. His father believes Lachie would not want to be a distraction, suggesting the star player may be in two minds about appealing the ban. Robbie Neale hopes the decision will allow Lachie to face his former team as Brisbane aims for a third consecutive premiership.",
  "summary": "Lachie Neale's father says his son \"will be in two minds\" about whether he appeals his AFL grand final ban because he does not want to be a distraction.",
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Neale's dad wants Lions to appeal grand final ban but says son is 'in two minds'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/neales-dad-wants-lions-to-appeal-grand-final-ban-but-says-son-is-in",
        "published": "2026-09-23T00:38:58.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}