Universal Love RIP Neale Daniher

[Crimson Azure]

A great coach and an even better human being, who fought a fine fight.

Rest in peace, great man.

 

[booshboy]

You knew it was coming but it still kicks you in the guts.

What an absolute hero.

 

[mrmonkey]

Just heard the terrible news. I think he was expected to last 3 years and he had 13. Even though it was inevitable still feels a shock. RIP Neale.

 

[Carn The Berries]

I think I had almost convinced myself that he was going to be the exception and would find a way to live on. A wonderful human whose legacy will last well beyond his days.

The Demons of the late 90s and early 2000s brought me so much joy, and he was the choir master.

RIP Rev

 

[dank420_]

RIP

Thinking of my demons fam.

One of the best humans to ever do it.

 

[Dory_77]

Just heard the terrible news. I think he was expected to last 3 years and he had 13. Even though it was inevitable still feels a shock. RIP Neale.

Incredible how long he was able to keep fighting. Fell in love with the Dees with him as coach, will be sadly missed by many.

 

[Macca_1870]

Such a great sense of loss with this news but my god, what a human. What a legacy.

RIP great man.

 

[Leon]

Noooooooooooooo

 

[Bluelegs]

Sad news. RIP.

What a legacy he's left though.

 

[FootyBot13]

A great coach and an even better human who fought to find fight.

Rest in peace, great man.

NO, what? So close to MND Game 12? No...

 

[Scythe]

Fought on for so much longer than you could have ever expected, but it still hurts just as much all the same.

Rest easy, Rev. From your iconic celebrations and wicked sense of humour, to the indelible mark you've made on our footy club, to the incredibly brave, selfless and inspiring work you've done with FightMND – you'll be missed dearly.

A hero in so many ways.

 

[Aphrodite]

Very sad news

A truly inspirational Australian

His legacy will live on forever

RIP Great Man

Legend!

 

[schmuttt]

Bloody sucks man. You knew it'd get him eventually but holding on for 13 years is extraordinary.

Such a big part of so many people's childhoods, whether it was playing for essendon in the 80s or like me watching him coach us later on.

This club has had far too many good people taken way too early, but that's life I guess.

 

[MarcMaverick]

I am stunned.
The great man fought MND right until the bitter end.
Words escape me at this time.
All I will say is Rest In Peace Rev.

 

[Aphrodite]

Loved and respected throughout the entire AFL community

 

[danster168]

RIP. what a hero. And a beautiful family with his daughters doing so much work in the MND space.

 

[kazzooka]

RIP Neale.

Some of my best football memories are watching the demons during his coaching stint. Like his fight with MND he kept fighting back.

I remember it was every 2nd year it would seem Melbourne were back down the ladder but he'd get them to bounce back to top 4 the following year.

Coached brilliantly in 2000 and the wins over Carlton and North that finals series were peak during that time. Unfortunately Essendon were cheating the Salary cap during that period so a flag escaped him, but thrilled that he fought long enough to see the drought eventually broken.

What he did for the MND will never be forgotten and his legacy will live on as the tradition he started continues to go from strength to strength.

 

[danielnajdek]

RIP Neale you legend.

 

[Charlie_s123]

Was lucky enough to work with him in the first couple of years of the Big Freeze.

A ripper bloke with an incredible fighting spirit. His legacy will live on through the amazing work he’s done in raising awareness and funding for those suffering from MND.

RIP mate.

 

[MattD2308]

Sad news, to all the Dees faithful and the general AFL club supporting fans, we've lost an absolute legend. Condolences to all the family.

 

[Jibroni]

A very sad day but what the man has done post football is beyond remarkable.

A much tougher man than me, RIP great one.

 

[Grimey Sylvia]

RIP Reverend! You did more than anyone could have asked or expected. Truly self-less, your work is done, you can rest now, on to others to fight the good fight.

 

[Toump Ass]

Sad day for football and especially Demons fans. What a legend.
Love you Rev! Go well!

 

[jhong]

Words just don't seem enough .
R.I.P

 

[ray_purchase]

RIP to The Reverend

Thanks for all the memories as coach of the Demons. Might well have won the flag in 2000 if we didnt run into a team that lost only 1 game all year.

You were and are an inspiration to millions.