Brisbane co-captain Lachie Neale is expected to be named as the sub for today’s AFL Grand Final.

Neale, who has made a miraculous return from a calf injury suffered during the Lions’ qualifying loss to Geelong, was named in Brisbane’s starting 23 on Thursday night.

He admitted yesterday he was unsure if he would be able to play a full game against the Cats, and coach Chris Fagan said he believed the star was 100 per cent fit.

Hours ahead of the bounce, 7NEWS reporter Mitch Cleary is reporting Neale will be the sub, and Bruce Reville will start in the side as Brisbane chase back-to-back AFL flags. Loading Tweet

Neale said on Friday he was confident he could play and hinted he could be the sub which has now been confirmed this morning.

“I am very confident I can (get through a full gam

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