Neale Daniher

Quick Facts

Full Name	Neale Daniher
Occupation	Australian Rules Footballer
Date Of Birth	Feb 15, 1961(1961-02-15)
Age	63
Birthplace	West Wyalong
Country	Australia
Birth City	New South Wales
Horoscope	Aquarius

Neale Daniher Biography

Neale Daniher is one of the most popular and richest Australian Rules Footballer who was born on February 15, 1961 in West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia. Daniher, the third child of James “Jim” Daniher (1961-) and Edna Daniher(nee Erwin), was born at West Wyalong Base Hospital on February 15, 1961. For his primary education, he attended St Joseph’s Catholic School in Ungarie. He then went to St Patrick’s College, Goulburn, and finally Assumption College Kilmore where he completed Year 12. The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University was where he learned more about the new technology of the 1980s, such as computers.

Daniher, who retired after the 1990 season, played in Werribee’s Victorian Football Association in 1991.

On 1 September 1990 Daniher, alongside his three brothers, made history when they became the first quartet of brothers to play for the same team in a single VFL/AFL game.

After his playing career was over, Daniher took up a career in coaching, with his first job coming when he became an assistant coach for the Fremantle Football Club. After his time with Fremantle, he became the senior coach of the Melbourne Football Club for 10 seasons from 1998 to 2007. At Melbourne he led the Demons to the 2000 AFL Grand Final in his third season at the club where they played against his former team, Essendon, in a match that Melbourne lost.

Daniher was a Essendon player in the VFL/AFL from 1979 to 1990. He only played 82 games because of several knee injuries. In 1982, he was elected captain but he never led the side because of injury.

Neale Daniher Net Worth

Neale Daniher is one of the richest Australian Rules Footballer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Neale Daniher 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Neale Francis Daniher, AM (born 15 Feb 1961), is an ex-Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club in Australia’s Football League (AFL). Later, he was the Melbourne Football Club’s coach from 1998 to

2007. He also served as a coach at Fremantle, Essendon and West Coast. Terry, Anthony, and Chris were also Essendon players. Daniher was diagnosed in 2014 with motor neurone and is now a prominent advocate for medical research.

Daniher’s childhood was when he discovered his passion for sport. He played in the Northern Riverina Football League on Saturdays and also participated in school carnival rugby league. He won many best and fairest awards while in the NRFL. After college, he played rugby union and Australian rules football. Daniher was approached by the Essendon and South Melbourne football clubs in 1978 to be a player. After a lengthy legal battle, Essendon was granted the right to Daniher’s recruitment. South Melbourne had signed an agreement that stated that Essendon could recruit Daniher because South Melbourne had traded Terry Daniher to Essendon for Neville Fields.

In the same year, the brothers also played together on 22 May 1990 in a State of Origin match for New South Wales, versus Victoria.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Neale Daniher Dating?

According to our records, Neale Daniher married to Jan Daniher. As of December 1, 2023, Neale Daniher’s is not dating anyone.

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After leaving coaching he became the general manager of football operations for the West Coast Eagles in the 2008 season; in September 2013 he stood down from his role due to health reasons but kept the condition private until August 2014.

Facts & Trivia

Neale Ranked on the list of most popular Australian Rules Footballer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Neale Daniher celebrates birthday on February 15 of every year.

Daniher received a Member of the Order of Australia award on the Queen’s birthday in 2016 for his efforts in raising awareness of MND and raising funds to help find a cure for the disease.

When did Neale Daniher get MND?

Daniher was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease back in 213 , when his life expectancy was just 27 months. Now eight years on and with more than $56 million raised, Bec Daniher said her dad remained her “hero”. “MND is a bloody beast,” she said.

Who is Neale Daniher son?

Joe Daniher (born 4 March 1994) is an Australian rules footballer with the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). He previously played for the Essendon Football Club from 2013 to 2020, having been recruited to the club under the father–son rule.

Can Neale Daniher speech?

THE FightMND campaign has lost Neale Daniher’s voice but not his infectious enthusiasm and determination. The 61-year-old AFL great, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2013, was in good spirits at the launch of this year’s Big Freeze fundraising event on Wednesday at the MCG.

What is Neale Daniher known for?

As a player, Neale Daniher made 82 senior appearances for the Bombers, and kicked 32 goals. In 1991 he played with Werribee in the VFA and was a member of the Tigers team which lost that season’s grand final to Dandenong.

How long can you live with MND?

Survival rates Motor neurone disease is a severely life-shortening condition for most people. Life expectancy for about half of those with the condition is three years from the start of symptoms. However, some people may live for up to 10 years, and in rarer circumstances even longer.