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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Sep 21, 12:02 PM
Lions shield Neale from red carpet
Nine's Paddy Sweeney reveals the Lions ensured Lachie Neale was shielded from the media glare ahead of the Brownlow Medal.
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Lions shield Neale from red carpet
Nine's Paddy Sweeney reveals the Lions ensured Lachie Neale was shielded from the media glare ahead of the Brownlow Medal.
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What happened Nine's Paddy Sweeney reveals the Lions ensured Lachie Neale was shielded from the media glare ahead of the Brownlow Medal.
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The Age (Australia)News report · Sep 21, 12:02 PM
Lions shield Neale from red carpet
Nine's Paddy Sweeney reveals the Lions ensured Lachie Neale was shielded from the media glare ahead of the Brownlow Medal.
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