Neale Daniher
AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19616.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Neale Daniher is a former Australian rules footballer and coach, celebrated for his significant contributions to the sport. After a successful playing career with the Melbourne Football Club, he transitioned to coaching and mentoring, earning respect in the AFL community. Daniher has also become an advocate for motor neuron disease awareness, especially after his own diagnosis, which has raised public consciousness about the illness.
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Neale Daniher, a former Melbourne coach, was honored in a tribute match after his passing from MND.
Peter V’landys announces world’s biggest birthday party for Jai ArrowAustralia· 2026-06-03
Neale Daniher was a talented footballer and later AFL coach who was diagnosed with MND in 2013.
When my husband David was dying, Neil Daniher offered us more than just hopeAustralia· 2026-05-30
Neale Daniher, the famous Aussie rules player and coach, passed away this week after a long battle with motor neurone disease.
The best team lost Origin I. There won’t be another miracleAustralia· 2026-05-30
Neale Daniher is an AFL great who has lived with motor neurone disease for over a decade and is an inspiration for Liam Martin.
Unmasking the real Liam MartinAustralia· 2025-07-06
Linda Gold painted former AFL player and coach Neale Daniher, who has lost upper body movement to motor neurone disease.
Portraits of Reg Mombassa, Nicole and Antonia Kidman and Jackie O share a common theme of sadnessAustralia· 2025-05-02
Images of Neale Daniher were among the works displayed at the gallery.
Lachlan Murdoch seen at Melbourne art gallery openingAustralia· 2025-02-27
