Following the announcement of the 2019 Leadership Group on Thursday evening, Lachie Neale joins the Roar Deal podcast (33:15) to talk about his new role as a leader at the Brisbane Lions.

Podcast Hosts Michael Whiting and Dom Fay also run through the in-house competition for spots that has became obvious following last week's intra-club match.

Whiting delves in the possibility of team changes which could be on the cards if defender Harris Andrews is to be moved forward in 2019.

Lauren Arnell also joins the podcast (53:00) for her weekly segment on all things AFLW.

Talking points on the podcast:

Whiting and Fay discuss the 2019 Leadership Group (1:30).

The inclusion of Darcy Gardiner, Lachie Neale and Jarrod Berry to the leadership group (2:22).

Whiting recaps last week's intra-club match (6:36).

The Club's recruitment of midfielders and the opportunities created for 2019 (9:00).

The ruck battle between Stef Martin and Archie Smith (11:00).

Whiting chats about Smith's development over the pre-season (13:00).

The possibility of Harris Andrews moving forward in 2019 (19:35).

Upcoming practice match against the Gold Coast Suns (29:00).

Lachie Neale joins podacast (33:15).

Neale chats about being at his best pre-season form of the first time in four years (36:05)

Neale working alongside Jarryd Lyons in the midfield (38:00)

Neale discusses the new AFL rules regarding centre bounce (39:10)

The new recruit's decision to more North with wife Jules (47:00)

Lauren Arnell joins the podcast (53:00)

Arnell reflects on the loss against Fremantle in Round 2 (53:20)

Expectations for the Lions AFLW's Round 3 opponent, Melbourne, on Sunday (58:10)

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