LACHIE Neale will enter Brisbane’s preliminary final under an injury cloud, although coach Chris Fagan insists the dual Brownlow medallist will be fit to tackle Geelong.

Neale was in obvious discomfort during the final minutes of the Lions’ remarkable semi-final victory over Greater Western Sydney on Saturday night as his side somehow prevailed by five points after trailing by 44 late in the third quarter.

 

Neale, well tagged by Toby Bedford at Engie Stadium, grabbed at his left foot during the chaotic finish.

The gun midfielder had his foot in a moonboot as Fagan and the team debriefed after one of the greatest wins in club history.

“He’s had a bit of a sore foot for quite a few weeks now, so his training has been modified,” Fagan said.

“If you come down and watch us train, you probably won’t see him on a Tuesday. You’ll see him on a Thursday and he’ll look not very good.

“Then by the time we get to a game, he’s good to go. He’s tough.”