Targeting Lachie Neale brings out the best of the other Brisbane Lions midfielders

“I’ve had games where I’ve been down, been tagged, and we’ve won by 10 goals, so I’m confident in whatever happens.”

What has seemingly changed lately is that whenever Neale has been shut down, the rest of the midfield have risen to the occasion.

It has created an even spread of responsibility in the team – perhaps best epitomised by the fact Charlie Cameron was the only Lion to earn All-Australian selection, despite finishing second on the ladder.

Take the 48-point win over the…