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Lions make captaincy call in wake of Neale stepping down
- On Tuesday, vice-captains Hugh McCluggage and Josh Dunkley were elevated to co‑captain alongside Harris Andrews for the 2026 season, following Neale's standing down.
- After Neale stood down in early January, Lachie Neale separated from his wife Jules amid speculation involving Tess Crosley, a matter that dominated headlines over summer.
- Calling it a `logical decision`, Fagan said the three captains reinforce teamwork and build `leadership density` at the club.
- Forming the leadership core, the three co-captains will join an eight‑man group including Will Ashcroft, two‑time Norm Smith medallist, 21, Jaspa Fletcher, 21, Jarrod Berry, Cam Rayner, and recruit Oscar Allen.
- Despite earlier reservations, coach Chris Fagan now endorses a three-captain model, returning Brisbane to more than two captains for the first time since 2007, with highly decorated leaders.
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Brisbane’s next move after Neale gave up the co-captaincy; AFL floats shorter quarters for Origin
The Lions will hope three can prove their magic number after appointing multiple co-captains for their three-peat push after Lachie Neale’s tumultuous and public marriage breakdown.
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Read Full ArticleLions pick co-captains for three-peat premiership push
Brisbane will hope three can prove their magic number after appointing Harris Andrews, Hugh McCluggage and Josh Dunkley as co-captains for their three-peat push. After leading the Lions with Andrews to back-to-back premierships, Lachie Neale relinquished the co-captaincy in January amid a tumultuous and public marriage breakdown. It meant change was inevitable, though it was unclear whether Harris would be sole captain or if one or both of his v…
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