Lachie Neale overcame an unusual build-up to the AFL grand final, spending much of the week listening to lawyers rather than training before ultimately lifting his third premiership cup after victory over Fremantle.
Neale endured a slow start to the match, but recovered as the contest progressed and had the final say against his former side.
His preparation for the decisive fixture was dominated by legal discussions, leaving limited time for his usual training routine during grand final week.
Despite those distractions and his early struggles on the field, Neale finished the occasion as a premiership winner once again.
