Lachie Neale's return, Broncos Mam confidence, Ben Stokes injury

Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale is set to return from what was thought to be a season-ending calf injury, in Saturday’s AFL Grand Final against Geelong. Whether the dual Brownlow medalist plays or not, Jeremy Cameron says the Cats will be ready.

The Broncos are confident the returning Ezra Mam can have a major impact off the bench, in Sunday’s Preliminary Final against Penrith in Brisbane. Ben Hunt says Mam’s comeback from a hamstring injury is a massive boost for the Broncos.

EnglanStd cricket bosses are confident skipper Ben Stokes will recover from a shoulder injury in time for the first Ashes Test in Perth on November 21. England’s 16-man squad includes paceman Jofra Archer, who hasn’t played an Ashes series since 2019.

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