Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says he did not know Lachie Neale had toured Collingwood’s headquarters before playing for the Lions the following day. Multiple outlets report that Fagan described the situation as one where it would have been preferable for Neale to inform him in advance. The reports say Neale visited Magpies HQ, a rival club environment, and then played for Brisbane the next day. Fagan’s comments focus on communication between the player and coaching staff, rather than on any allegation of misconduct. The articles frame the matter as a surprise for the coach, highlighting that Neale’s actions were not communicated to Brisbane prior to the tour. While the sources agree on the sequence of events—tour of a rival club facility followed by an immediate return to Lions duties—the reporting does not add further detail about the purpose of the visit. Overall, the coverage centers on Fagan’s view that the coach would have liked to be told beforehand.