{"id":649195,"date":"2026-05-04T14:45:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T14:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/649195\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T14:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T14:45:11","slug":"lachie-neale-set-for-huge-career-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/649195\/","title":{"rendered":"Lachie Neale set for huge career move"},"content":{"rendered":"

Collingwood have joined the race to sign Lachie Neale, according to the Herald Sun.<\/p>\n

The Brisbane talisman is out of contract at the end of the season and is weighing up his options.<\/p>\n

Several clubs have shown interest in Neale, with the Pies now a potential destination.<\/p>\n

Collingwood have reportedly made an inquiry to Neale with regards to his future.<\/p>\n

They view him as the perfect teammate to protect star man Nick Daicos.<\/p>\n

He could also be the ideal long-term replacement for Scott Pendlebury, who could retire at the end of the year.<\/p>\n

However Neale could reject their advances in favour of staying at Brisbane, or moving to Western Australia.<\/p>\n

He has been heavily linked<\/a> with a switch to West Coast or a return to Fremantle after ex-wife Jules moved to Perth with their two children, Piper and Freddie, following their messy separation.<\/p>\n

Another option for Neale is South Australia, where his parents live.<\/p>\n

They could help take care of his children with Neale possibly playing for Adelaide or South Adelaide.<\/p>\n

Despite the difficult break-up, both Neale and Jules are making sure they put their kids first, with Neale making the flight to Perth whenever he gets the chance during the current AFL season.<\/p>\n

It is possible that is how his situation will remain, as it is understood Neale is yet to seriously consider leaving Brisbane.<\/p>\n

Should he reject Collingwood, they could instead move for Gold Coast forward Ben King, and they have room in their salary cap to do so.<\/p>\n

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