Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementSportAFLJimmy Bartel believes Collingwood is making the right call going after Lachie Neale.Updated June 16, 2026 — 7:25am,first published 7:23amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon3:50Shadow treasurer blows up on-air over taxVideo icon4:42Gavin Newsom says he is being investigated by Justice DepartmentVideo icon0:25AFL star whacks schedule clash with SocceroosVideo icon1:31B-52 Stratofortress crashes after take-off in CaliforniaAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Bartel backs Pies' $3m gamble on 34-year-old
Jimmy Bartel believes Collingwood is making the right call going after Lachie Neale.









