Lachlan Oliver Neale, known as Lachie Neale, is a talented Australian rules footballer who is currently the co-captain of the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Neale began his AFL career with the Fremantle Football Club in 2012, where he played until 2018.
In 2019, he was transferred to Brisbane Lions and has achieved much success.
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- Full Name: Lachlan Oliver Neale
- Stage Name: Lachie Neale
- Date of birth: May 24, 1993
- Age: 31 years old
- Place of birth: South Australia, Australia.
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Soccer player
- Height: 1.77m
- Parents: Robbie Neale and Amanda Taylor
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: Jules Neale
- Children: None
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million.
Early life and education
Lachlan Oliver Neale was born in South Australia, Australia, on 24 May 1993. He was raised by his parents Robbie Neale and Amanda Taylor.
Although it is not known to the media whether he has any siblings, it is likely that he grew up with siblings. Lachlan attended St Peter’s College. He is Australian and Catholic.
Career
Lachie Neale was selected by the Fremantle Dockers in the 2011 AFL draft, along with childhood friend Alex Forster, who was selected in the same year. Neale had a strong pre-season in 2012 but missed the start of the season due to an ankle injury.
After playing a handful of games in the WAFL, Neale made his AFL debut for Fremantle in 2012 and steadily improved his form in subsequent seasons.
Neale’s 2016 season saw him awarded the Doig Medal for Fremantle’s best and fairest player.
He went on to win a second Doig Medal in 2018 before requesting a transfer to the Brisbane Lions. Neale thrived at his new club, earning his first All-Australian selection in 2019 and winning a Brownlow Medal in the shortened 2020 season.
Neale continued his fine form in subsequent seasons, winning accolades including additional All-Australian selections and the Merrett-Murray Medal. Although he missed out on the 2022 Brownlow Medal by one vote, he remains one of the league’s elite midfielders.
Awards and nominations
- 2x Brownlow Medal: 2020, 2023
- Leigh Matthews Cup: 2020
- AFCCA Player of the Year: 2020
- 3x All Australian Team: 2019, 2020, 2022
- 3x Merrett-Murray Medal: 2019, 2020, 2022
- 2x Doig Medal: 2016, 2018
- 2x Geoff Christian Medal: 2016, 2018
- 3x Ross Glendinning Medal: 2014, 2015, 2018
- 2x Marcus Ashcroft Medal: 2020, 2023
- 22under22 Team: 2015
- AFL Grand Finalists: 2013, 2023 (2023 Premiership)
Social media
- Instagram Name: @lachieneale
- Facebook Name: Lachie Neale
Personal life
Lachie Neale, the famous Australian rugby player, and his wife, Jules Neale, appeared at the 2023 Brownlow Medal ceremony, happily celebrating their wedding.
The couple, who are said to be childless, were seen enjoying the prestigious event, radiating joy and contentment in each other’s company.
Net worth
Lachie Neale, a talented Australian rugby player, has an estimated net worth of $1 to $5 million.
This considerable fortune reflects the success he has achieved throughout his professional career.
