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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Neale_Daniher.jpg|thumb|Neale Daniher]] {{Short description|Australian rules footballer and coach}}<br />
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'''Neale Francis Daniher''' (born 15 February 1961) is a former [[Australian rules football]]er and coach. He is best known for his playing career with the [[Essendon Football Club]] in the [[Australian Football League|VFL/AFL]] and his coaching career with the [[Melbourne Football Club]].<br />
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==Early life==<br />
Neale Daniher was born in [[West Wyalong]], [[New South Wales]]. He is one of four brothers who all played in the [[VFL/AFL]], known collectively as the [[Daniher brothers]]. His brothers are [[Terry Daniher|Terry]], [[Anthony Daniher|Anthony]], and [[Chris Daniher|Chris]].<br />
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==Playing career==<br />
Daniher made his debut for the [[Essendon Football Club]] in 1979. He was a talented and versatile player, capable of playing in multiple positions. However, his career was plagued by injuries, particularly to his knees, which limited his appearances. Despite these setbacks, Daniher played a total of 82 games and kicked 32 goals for Essendon before retiring in 1990.<br />
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==Coaching career==<br />
After retiring as a player, Daniher transitioned into coaching. He began his coaching career as an assistant coach at the [[Essendon Football Club]] and later at the [[Fremantle Football Club]]. In 1998, he was appointed senior coach of the [[Melbourne Football Club]]. Under his leadership, Melbourne reached the [[AFL Grand Final]] in 2000, although they were defeated by [[Essendon Football Club|Essendon]]. Daniher coached Melbourne until 2007, amassing a total of 223 games as coach.<br />
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==Personal life==<br />
In 2013, Daniher was diagnosed with [[motor neurone disease]] (MND). Since his diagnosis, he has become a prominent advocate for MND awareness and research. He co-founded the charity organization [[FightMND]], which raises funds for research into the disease. Daniher's efforts have been widely recognized, and he has become a respected figure in the fight against MND.<br />
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==Legacy==<br />
Neale Daniher is remembered not only for his contributions to [[Australian rules football]] as a player and coach but also for his tireless work in raising awareness and funds for [[motor neurone disease]]. His legacy continues to inspire many within and beyond the sporting community.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Essendon Football Club]]<br />
* [[Melbourne Football Club]]<br />
* [[Daniher brothers]]<br />
* [[FightMND]]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{AflRleague|ref=Neale_Daniher|Neale Daniher's playing statistics from AFL Tables}}<br />
* {{AflTables|ref=Neale_Daniher|Neale Daniher's coaching statistics from AFL Tables}}<br />
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[[Category:1961 births]]<br />
[[Category:Living people]]<br />
[[Category:Australian rules footballers from New South Wales]]<br />
[[Category:Essendon Football Club players]]<br />
[[Category:Melbourne Football Club coaches]]<br />
[[Category:People from West Wyalong]]<br />
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