R.Lyon did you watch the Brisbane match last season? LN completes their team. Their gameplan is coherent, direct and should stand up well in 6-6-6 rules. They have a coach that is good with people, and are a year ahead of us.
With respect to Morgan's many excellent posts, I feel that his aspersions in this case are small-minded. Time to take it like a man (or woman). Of course LN leaves for money, and perhaps for a change of scene and family reasons, and to grow his leadership skills. Emotionally, it's natural to look at an enticing opportunity and start to live and dream it well before the final signature is on the deal. In your head, you've already moved on and this seemed to be the case here. Lachie has more than earned the opportunity, has repaid the club and then some, and departs with good grace and personal integrity.
Big shoes to fill, on many levels!