News: Lachie Neale
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NEWS: Neale is a small forward who harasses, chases and tackles. He played the last 7 games of 2011 for SANFL League side Glenelg. His work rate, winning the contested ball and kicking crumbing goals are what are going to put him into consideration for a run in the seniors. Neale has been excellent in the pre-season, until his unfortunate ankle injury. Ross Lyon also had extremely positive things to say about him. In the NAB Under 18 AFL Championships he averaged 20 possessions, 2 marks and 1 tackle, leaving him with 68 Dream Team points a game over the 5 game carnival. Neale also averaged 31.3 disposals per game at U18 level, so he can find the ball. Cash Cow Potential: His ankle injury has him returning in Round 2-3. It is a risk but he is an explosive scorer. Do you carry him and hope for a Round 2 Return? He seems to have won a spot in the Best 22. | This is a 2012 outlook article. | |||
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NEWS: According to Basil Zempilas on SEN Half Time, Neale will not return until Round 2-3 suffering from an ankle injury. | ||||
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NEWS: Neale had scans on his ankle and has been cleared of serious injury. Neale will spend 2-3 weeks on the sidelines. You would suggest his Round 1 debut has now taken a large step backwards. | ||||
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NEWS: He was seen limping on the sidelines with crutches in the 3rd Round of the NAB Cup, and early suggestions are 2-3 weeks. He is in serious doubt of missing Round 1. | ||||
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NEWS: Paul Montgomery has questioned Neale's ability to stay in games for the entire match. He has been looked at, as a 'Green Vest' option in 2012. This will likely damage his fantasy value, coming on in the 3rd quarters for ugly returns around the 20-40 point mark. | ||||
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NEWS: We smell a Cash Cow. On Sunday evenings NAB Cup match, Neale had 9 possessions, 2 goals and 58 Dream Team points over the 2 matches. Neale was involved from the very first bounce and has put himself in a great position to play Round 1. Ross Lyon also had extremely positive things to say about him pre match. | ||||
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NEWS: This rookie is a player to watch in NAB Cup. A dark horse Cash Cow. With Ballantyne moving to the midfield, we may have a replacement across half forward. A goal sneak, who chases, harasses and tackles. | ||||
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NEWS: Leading the inside midfield | Neale contributed with 37 disposals, 7 grabs and 9 tackles. | |||
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NEWS: Playing inside mid | Neale contributed with 31 touches, 3 marks, 4 tackles and kicked 1.0. | |||
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NEWS: Playing in the engine room | Neale contributed with 42 touches, 5 grabs, 3 tackles and kicked 1.0. | |||
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NEWS: Tagged by Robinson... Swung forward early in the second term... 18 possessions and 2 tackles | ||||
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NEWS: Tagged by Ebert... 38 disposals and 4 marks with 6 tackles... 0.1 as well. Playing in the engine room. | ||||
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NEWS: Tagged by Greenwood... 27 possessions including 22 handballs... also 6 tackles and 3 marks | ||||
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NEWS: Playing in the engine room | Neale contributed with 33 disposals, 5 grabs and 8 tackles. | |||
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NEWS: Tagged by Guthrie... 26 disposals... conceded 3 FA. Deep in the engine room. | Neale also had 3 tackles. | |||