2020 Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale has extended his stay at the Brisbane Lions, with the star midfielder signing a multi-year contract beyond 2023.
There had been speculation during last year's trade period that Neale was considering requesting a trade back to the Dockers, but any Fremantle hopes of those talks re-igniting at the end of this season would appear all but gone.
Neale has confirmed his desire to play out his career in Lions colours, signing on until 2026.
โThe goal is definitely to hold up a cup in a Lions guernsey,โ Neale told Lions Media.
โThe boys are really hard-working people who are trying to make themselves better and weโve struck a really nice balance.
โThe teamโs will to improve and will to get better is first class and I feel like weโre set for a really sustained successful period.
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โIโd love to hold up more than one (cup) but Iโd happily take one. Weโve come a long way and we have a group thatโs ready to go and weโve had some experience in finals now.โ
The 29-year-old has been prolific again this season among a tremendous Lions engine room that also includes the likes of Hugh McCluggage, Jarryd Lyons and up-and-comer, Zac Bailey.
After multiple finals appearances leading into this season and another likely tilt at a premiership in 2022, it isn't hard to see why Neale is happy with his current situation.
