The Daniher brothers after they all played together against St Kilda in 1990. Credit: News Limited Recreating an iconic photo taken when the four brothers played together for Essendon in 1990, the brothers revealed a personal insight into a selfless man many say should be Australian of The Year. They should be forever grateful that 36 years ago South Melbourne decided to clear a raw but talented Terry Daniher to their cross-town rival. Hes been pivotal in numerous substantial fund-raising efforts, collecting, Best NSW team ever picked by talented panel by RichardJones, Maryborough-Castlemaine FNL opts for Good Friday start and takes stand against sports betting sponsorship by RichardJones, Cricket (pitches) on the radio by LesEverett, Regional Victoria country footy fixtures released for 2023 by RichardJones, Seasons Greetings from Dry Cleaning by Song ListRat. In its official history the Northern Riverina Football League rated Jim Daniher snr as the best player in the northern Riverina during this period.. Geoff was the equal of all but Terry Daniher and he played in 2 premierships. He wins several best and fairest awards playing Aussie Rules. Neale did not play again after that Moorabbin match. A talented all-round sportsman, Neale's passion was Australian Rules; he played for Essendon Football Club in a promising but injury-plagued career between 1979 and 1990. It remains the only instance of four brothers-in-arms in a VFL/AFL match. Daniher is also named Victorian finalist for Australian of the Year. DARCY Daniher has given up on his AFL dream at age 21, his spirit crushed by an unrelenting run of injuries. The three brothers married three sisters. The Daniher brothers had owned the property since their playing days with the Bombers. The girls remind us not to have big heads, said Anthony. In many ways, it resembles the rise of the AFL itself. Daniher played 82 games with Essendon and coached Melbourne for 10 years, including the 2000 AFL grand final. Essendon forward Joe Daniher is set to play his first game in well over a year on Thursday evening against Hawthorn. This is the only time in AFL/VFL history that four brothers played in one side. And in one of the great upsets in interstate football NSW beat Victoria by 10 points. Injury concerns kept mounting and Darcy was forced into retirement after just six games over four seasons. The Swans moved north in 1981, just as Terry Daniher was establishing himself as one of the leagues superstars. OUT: Antrobus, Duckworth, Harvey, Salmon, Werner. - 22/23 Signings There are two major events that Daniher, with the assistance of some heavy-hitting pals, has engineered to raise millions of dollars to Fight MND. He was interviewed for the Richmond job at the end of 1995 but was unsuccessful. Click here to view and vote, and see the schedule and prizes below. Please try again later. According to Sheedy, there could only be one thing better than having three Danihers at the one club, and that would be to have four. Id tell him to stay home, but hed insist. John Kennedy Senior is very much a titan in the history of the Hawks footy club, John Jnr played in 4 premierships and over 200 games (from memory) and Josh looks to be carving a solid career out for himself at the Swans Solid 3 generations right there What part of brothers don't you understand? Anthony: It wasnt good, Tezza, was it?. When Luke and Ben Daniher learnt their father's diagnosis last year, they did not know what motor neurone disease was. Then there is the life-changing work Neale has made as a campaigner for motor neurone disease. He captained Essendon to the 1984-85 premierships during his period as captain from 1983-88. The Age's Greg Baum says - "The Daniher brothers are footy's greatest bumper crop, between them playing 752 premium quality games spanning more than two decades. Taylor opted to return for his final basketball season instead of enrolling early at Ole Miss and has led the Indians to 17 straight wins. It was windy and they were a bit good for us., Terry was 17, Jim 45. Terry Daniher had a celebrated career in football after going to play for South Melbourne in 1976 under the VFL country zoning rules after a season at Ariah Park-Mirrool under Rick Quade. We had blokes that just kept boring in. Theres a fine line between a rest and a disruption, and somewhere along the way, the Bombers crossed it. In 1987, Anthony moved to the Bombers and Chris signed on. A serious knee injury saw the football world robbed of one of its most promising rising stars, with Daniher . The 14 sets of brothers who have played the most games in the VFL/AFL - THE HICKEY STAND By The Hickey Stand May 4, 2018 The 14 sets of brothers who have played the most games in the VFL/AFL NOBODY could accuse the Geelong Football Club of not being the sharing and caring types. The Demons finish fifth, and defeat St Kilda in the second elimination final at the MCG their most recent finals victory. Fitzroy reserves volunteered, augmented by some of Essendons youngsters, but Sheedy abandoned the match after a quarter. . It was after the 1992 season that Terry retired. See whats on the horizon for our milestone men. It remains the only instance of four brothers-in-arms in a VFL/AFL match. He is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame[1] and the Wagga Wagga Sporting Hall of Fame[2] and is a Champion of Essendon. What part of brothers don't you understand? He was not to play a senior game again until round 9 1985. Terry was also an assistant coach for the Essendon, Collingwood, St Kilda and Carlton Football Clubs. (LogOut/ Terry, Neale, Anthony and Chris then play in the final round of the season for Essendon against St Kilda at Moorabbin Oval. In May the next year, 1990, the stars suddenly aligned. The brothers set out on a magical road trip to try to see their father who died before they got to . Just on that - there have been plenty of father-sons - does Mike Bowden hold the record for an ex-player with 3 sons who went on to play VFL/AFL? Thats why you have sisters. They dont often reminisce. I thought it was great for the club, great for the Danihers and great for the (other) players, he told McNicol. 2014Although he remains a football administrator with West Coast, in August, Daniher reveals publicly that he has motor neurone disease. After representing Riverina against Great Britain in Wagga in 1954 and scoring two tries against the reigning world champions, Jim received offers from a number of Sydney-based clubs including Manly-Warringah, but Aussie Rules football was Jims passion. John Kennedy Senior is very much a titan in the history of the Hawks footy club, John Jnr played in 4 premierships and over 200 games (from memory) and Josh looks to be carving a solid career out for himself at the Swans. Sporting stars Adam Gilchrist, Andrew Gaze, Lleyton Hewitt, Sharelle McMahon and Steve Moneghetti are among the sliders before the Queens Birthday match. It matters little now, as Sydney have become one of the AFLs success stories, but in the early days of its struggle to establish itself in the Harbour City, a collection of Danihers may have eased the pain. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Chris retired in 1997, leaving Essendon without a Daniher on its list for the first time in 20 years, but the Essendon faithful didnt have to wait long for the next generation of Danihers to start making their mark. He led the Ungarie Magpies for over a decade, the highlight being five premierships, 1950, 1956 and 1959-1961. (Photo: AFL Photos), Round 6 One copy of the Red & Black Collection special 150, Round 7 One copy of the Red & Black Collection special 150, LISTEN: The $1500 signing who rose to Brownlow fame. Jessica Monk has been continuing her rehearsals for the State. Focusing on window cleaning, the business serviced a range of clients across Melbourne's western suburbs. I think there was a lot of pressure on Kev in the match committee, said Terry. They also had a brother in law who racked up more premierships than all the Danihers combined and who also holds the league games record. As well, Chris coached Temora and Mangoplah-Cookardinia United in local competitions. Back at home in the summers, Terry and Anthony would go for long runs on dusty roads. Cardboard box. 2013West Coast slips out of the eight, winning nine games. Son of a multilingual immigrant & with direct family ties to , connections to & . It was great to be able to run out with my three brothers for Essendon. I want to keep it going so my kids can play footy at home rather than folding and having to drive another half-hour to play with someone else, he told the author of The Danihers. There was nothing of her then and isnt now, but it is all heart and go. The Demons also secure Jeff White, Jamie Shanahan and recruit Travis Johnstone. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. Rejoined Anthony: But he could handle a bit of mud on the footy, Teh? Knowing nods followed. Explore more crossword clues and answers by clicking on the results or quizzes. The tribunal made an example of Terry after the grand final, suspending him for 11 matches. The 1970s and 80s, when the Daniher brothers were making their names, were heady days for the family of talented players. Ants transferred to Essendon in 1987, consolidating his spot as a key defender and getting top accreditation when named the All-Australian full-back in 1991. Terrys got the biggest, said Anthony. (L-R) Daniher brothers Neale, Anthony, Chris and Terry with parents Edna and Jim. Then you have Luke Ablett, another premiership player. Ants went to the Swans under the zoning rules in 1981 after stints at Ungarie, Turvey Park (when he moved to Wagga to do a wool-classing course) and Ganmain, then under former Carlton player and 1961 Coleman medallist, Turkey Tom Carroll. That total encapsulated 19 games with the Bloods and 294 for Essendon. JavaScript is disabled. In his second season as a Bomber, Joe is yet to have played his breakout game, but his potential is as obvious as his spindly 200cm frame. The Northern Riverina Football League official history rates him as the best player in the northern Riverina in this period. Danihers FM System (DFMS) Community Net Zero 2025 Danihers was founded in 1987 by brothers Terry, Anthony and Chris Daniher when they moved to Melbourne from the family farm in New South Wales to play football. But s*** happens., Round 7 (launching June 4) - Finals round, Round 1 One 2022 merchandise pack, including an Essendon New Era Black on Black 9FORTY Snapback cap ($40) and an Essendon Heritage Bar Scarf ($30), Round 2 One Essendon Fibre of Football Scarf ($80), Round 3 - One Essendon Football Club 150-year anniversary commemorative mosaic ($295), Round 4 One Essendon Football Club 150-year anniversary commemorative mosaic ($295), Round 5 One 2022 team-signed guernsey ($500), Round 6 One copy of the Red & Black Collection special 150thanniversary book ($329), Round 7 One copy of the Red & Black Collection special 150thanniversary book ($329) and one 2022 team-signed guernsey ($500). As minor premier, Essendon had the first week of the finals off. Although its classified as a round three game, its played as a standalone match on the Saturday before round one. He played 15 State games (11 for the Vics and 4 for NSW) and went on to be named All-Australian skipper at the Bi-Centennial carnival in Adelaide. Neale continued as senior coach with Melbourne until 2007 (108 wins from 223 games) and is currently waging a courageous battle against motor neurone disease (MND). But that wily old devil Kevin Sheedy, then coach of Essendon, dreamed of uniting the Daniher brothers, and after 115 games in Sydney, Anthony was lured to Windy Hill where he played another 118 games. He is currently waging a courageous campaign against Motor-Neurone Disease (MND) and has been instrumental in fund-raising efforts that have raised millions of dollars for research into the disease. It's the first time all four Daniher brothers play in the same side for the Dons. His youngest son, Logan, is currently playing in the Under 13s, while eldest son, Harvey, is expected to return home for next season. From seven shots, Neale kicked 3.4, the silk still showing. Australian Football - Neale Daniher - Player Bio Home / Players / D / Neale Daniher Key Facts Full name Neale Francis Daniher Known as Neale Daniher Born 15 February 1961 (age 61) Place of birth West Wyalong, NSW (2671) Age at first & last AFL game First game: 18y 44d Last game: 29y 198d Height and weight Height: 188 cm Weight: 84 kg Senior clubs He played four games for NSW including Origin wins over Victoria and Queensland. Jacks sons, Mick, Peter (better known as Po) and John, who made their names at Turvey Park in the South-West league, and Mark, Pat and Rodney, sons of Leo. After this, Terry begun his own cleaning business, Terry Daniher Cleaning Services. Round 1 AFL A casual comment by Edna Daniher, matriarch of the famous Daniher clan, to Essendon coach Kevin Sheedy in the late-1980s, planted the seed for what would become a history-making day in VFL/AFL football. His father, Anthony Daniher, is a former Australian rules footballer. 2006Melbourne makes the finals for the third successive year under Daniher the clubs best effort since playing five in a row from 1987-91. That one decision fundamentally changed the futures of two clubs. The final game of the 1990 home and away season was something special. DARCY Daniher has given up on his AFL dream at age 21, his spirit crushed by an unrelenting run of injuries. [3] Terry is currently the owner of Terry Daniher Cleaning Services, a cleaning company based in Melbourne. Terry, Neale, Chris and Anthony Daniher all played for the Essendon Bombers in the VFL. He currently owns and runs the Danihers Facility Management. We were playing Lake out at Tullibigeal, said Terry. Neale played 82 games for Essendon in two stints. 1989Incredibly, returns to play four matches for Essendon. He played in the Bombers grand final team that lost to Collingwood in the first-ever AFL grand final in 1990. GM=Games played KI=Kicks MK=Marks HB=Handballs DI=Disposals DA=Disposal average GL=Goals BH=Behinds HO=Hit outs TK=Tackles RB=Rebound 50s IF=Inside 50s CL=Clearances CG=Clangers FF=Free kicks for FA=Free kicks against BR=Brownlow votes CP=Contested possessions UP=Uncontested possessions CM=Contested marks Terry, the eldest, played one game for Ungarie with his father, the also legendary Jim. After finishing his AFL career, Chris returned to the family farm, and to play again for Ungarie. Indeed, it would be a poor club that did not cherish the best of itself, and here it was. Tom McDonald is training with the main group after an early end to 2022. The folks at the Plaza will have special quests for you! But its in his fifth match, against Fitzroy at Windy Hill, that he suffers another shocking setback, injuring his same knee. 1990 Essendon vs St.Kilda - All 4 Daniher brothers play in the same game highlights - YouTube AboutPressCopyrightContact usCreatorsAdvertiseDevelopersTermsPrivacyPolicy & SafetyHow. Bosa brothers would like to play together in the NFL one day. A NSW team picked on broad criteria played Victoria on a rainswept SCG. When All is Said & Done is a book of stories and wisdom from a man who has always held his beliefs to the Bunsen burner of life. He underwent reconstructive surgery during grand final week. They snapped him up and the lanky defender found his niche at full back. The creation of a Quad Signature card by Regal Trading . In 2019 Ungarie are still a constituent member of the Northern Riverina Football League. Michael Voss Age and Early Life Michael Voss was born in Traralgon, Victoria, and lived in Orbost as a youngster until 11, when his family migrated to Beenleigh in Logan, Queensland. It's riveting to read how South Melbourne traded Terry (and the rights to Neale) to Essendon. Theyre mad down there. The Demons then defeat St Kilda by 51 points at the G in the first semi-final. He returned to the family farm and turned out for Ungarie, leading the Magpies to premierships in 2000-2001 and taking home the Northern Riverina FLs fairest and best awards in 2000, 2002 and again in 2004. In 2002 an Essendon panel ranked him at 11 in their Champions of Essendon list of the 25 greatest players ever to have played for Essendon. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. He was part of the famous Daniher football dynasty: four brothers from the bush who played a combined 752 VFL/AFL games. Chris feels 1990 was the making of him. Unfortunately for the new Sydney club, they had cleared him to Essendon three years previously after just 19 games of football. A mighty footballer, he played another two years, but with something visibly missing. 1992Daniher becomes an assistant coach for Essendon. The journey to AFL stardom is often a turbulent ride for youngsters. On August 18, Daniher joins West Coast Eagles as its general manager of football operations. He was a member of the famous Baby Bombers premiership team in 1993. 1990Redrafted by Essendon at No.46 in the pre-season draft. 2009Daniher completes his first full year as West Coast GM of football operations. And in one of the greatest upsets of all time in interstate football NSW beat Victoria by 10 points. Daniher becomes chief executive of the AFL Coaches Association. Please gamble responsibly. 1981Under new coach Kevin Sheedy, Daniher makes another 21 appearances for the Dons. Helping kids to play together is so important. On September 1, 1990, Neale Daniher, close by his three brothers, turned into the primary group of four of brothers to play for a similar group in a solitary VFL/AFL game and left a mark on the world on September 1. . I saw Terry Daniher turn into a cheap shot artist in his last few years. Those stints were interrupted by injury, but they took in 1979-85 and again in 1989-90. Terry nailed 469 goals captaining the Bombers to the 1985-85 premierships during his time as skipper between 1983 to 1988. Channel 7's Tom Browne reported . Daniher and skipper David Neitz in the 2000 AFL Grand Final parade. The decision to bring injury-plagued Neale, as well as young Chris, into the side for the final game of the home and away season, against St Kilda at Moorabbin, was not without its critics. A talented all-round sportsman, Neale's passion was Australian Rules; he played for Essendon Football Club in a promising but injury-plagued career between 1979 and 1990. Adelaide Crows Women's Team: 3 x AFLW premiers! With Russell Robertson at Federation Square ahead of the Walk to the 'G. The youngest brother, Chris, went to Essendon in 1987 and played 124 games and kicked 40 goals in a ten-year stay. In 1978, Daniher is approached by Essendon and South Melbourne for his services. The "moment" will be remembered as the photo of the Daniher brothers Terry, Neale, Anthony and Chris standing together on stage but the emotion was for 38-year club doctor Bruce Reid . It will be 30 years ago next Tuesday. They never let you come off the ground without a few bruises., Together for one match only: Anthony, Terry, Neale and Chris Daniher after the game in 1990.Credit:The Age, For this free hit, Sheedy tipped up the whiteboard. Melbourne easily accounts for the Crows, the eventual premiers, by 48 points. He played in the Bombers Last Saturday in September side which went down to Collingwood in the inaugural AFL grand final in 1990 and also represented NSW five times. It was just before the finals, he said. We won it the next year., Terry left for town, followed by Neale and Anthony. Named as captain of Essendon in 1982, Neale Daniher became the Bombers youngest-ever captain in their history but he had badly injured his knee in round 21 against South Melbourne. But what is often forgotten is that it was the old South Melbourne club that first discovered the Daniher bloodline, and but for a recruiting blunder of the greatest magnitude, modern footballs most talented and prolific family may have become Swan legends. In 2000 he got the Demons into the grand final but were beaten by Essendon led by his old coach Kevin Sheedy. The Daniher brothers are footy's greatest bumper crop, between them playing 752 premium quality games spanning more than two decades. Thank god we got plenty of rain. Brett, his more youthful brother, likewise played for the Brisbane Lions prior to moving to St Kilda Footy Club to work on . Jim Daniher Jnr was an outstanding footballer, both in Australian football and in rugby league. windyhill Hall of Famer Feb 4, 2001 37,540 18,653 LOCATION. Necessarily, Neale sits a little apart, but not in their thoughts. He kicks 3.4. Its also Neales final game for Essendon. After his professional career, Terry returned to the Riverina to play for the Wagga Tigers in the Riverina Football League (RFL), becoming Captain-Coach and leading the Tigers to five premierships out of six Grand Finals. But that wily old devil Kevin Sheedy, then coach of Essendon, dreamed of uniting the Daniher brothers, and after 115 games in Sydney, Anthony was lured to Windy Hill where he played another 118 games. The only problem for Melbourne is that it plays statistically the greatest team in a single season, when the Bombers lose just one game for the season. Neale Daniher was inducted into the Essendon Football Club Hall of Fame. Jim, a lifelong apostle for the cause of footy in NSW, said it was his proudest moment. The youngest brother, Chris, went to Essendon in 1987 and played 124 games and kicked 40 goals in a ten-year stay. But the Crows rally in the last quarter to claim a 12-point win, ending Melbournes season. CoreLogic records show it last sold in 1990 for $175,000. His brothers might have been looking after him a bit, said Terry. In the huddle during a 2002 match against Hawthorn. Chris, still in primary school, would try to tag along. The banner the four boys ran through simply stated: History in the Making. Like the rest of the family Ants became very involved in footy at the local level and became a junior coach at Aberfeldie in Melbournes north-west. He got tipped over that year, otherwise he probably would have come back the next year. Regent Street for the NSWAFL Whos Decision Was It? He played 15 State games (11 for Victoria and 4 for NSW). Jim Daniher snr was to prove to be one of Ungaries best players during its formative seasons. Reckon you can pick the best team? He went to South Melbourne in 1976 under the then country zoning rules and went on to complete a fine career of 313 games in VFL/AFL footy. Four brothers made Australian Rules history on 1 September 1990 when they played together for the Essendon. After a legal wrangle, Essendon wins the right to recruit Daniher, as South Melbourne previously signs a contract saying that the Bombers have the right to claim him. Nifty was a handy footballer who ended up playing 200 games, but only 60 of them were for the Swans. Enter Chris Daniher, the youngest and perhaps, according to the rumour mill at the time, the most talented. And when his playing days were over and hed hung up his boots Jim snr served the Ungarie club in a variety of roles, including being patron for a period. This page was last edited on 8 June 2022, at 11:51. As each son retired, she gave him a suitcase stuffed with clippings compiled by her and her seven daughters, literally a bagful of memories. I went to selector Brian Donohoe after the game and said, If I kicked 5.2 would I have been a chance to play in the finals? He said You were never a chance! and I knew it. Terry got his final coaching job when he became an assistant coach for the Carlton Football Club, where he stayed from 20062007. Hopefully Darcy can stay fit next season and hopefully young Joe makes the right decision. Neale is unflinchingly honest, sharing a timely reminder that, even though life doesn't promise to be fair, we all have . The youngster showed great promise but while his mind was willing, his body wouldnt cooperate. Its an inspired choice. The combined games tally for Joel, twin brothers Adam and Troy, as well as youngest sibling Scott, will pass the VFL/AFL mark set by the famous Daniher clan of Terry, Chris, Neale and Anthony. But we had two dreamers who didnt want to think about why it couldnt be done, they wanted to think about why it could be done, he said. But he has not missed a beat since joining the Lions, completing every session of the pre-season. Chris is back on the family farm and Terry can reel off the names of the Riverina graduates playing AFL now. At the time, Terry cocked an eye. Tom McDonald is completing all sessions after injury derailed his 2022 season. And their story - from kids in outback New South Wales through to Neale's time in charge at Melbourne - is a tale about rising from humble beginnings and achieving a dream. Danihers extraordinary work in the face of adversity continues to gain wide recognition and praise not only from the football public, but from all sections of the community. IN: McMullin, Somerville, Walsh, N Daniher, C Daniher. 2018The fourth Big Freeze will be held this Monday, featuring all 18 AFL coaches going down the slide. Daniher finished his playing career at Werribee in the VFA before joining Essendon as an assistant coach in 1993. The Eagles go from 16th and four wins to fourth and 17 victories. With a future Melbourne coach in Simon Goodwin at training for the AFL Hall of Fame Tribute match. He was well supported by his two brothers, Jack and Leo, who were integral to Ungaries success in this period. 2003Melbournes rollercoaster streak continues, with Danihers side falling back down the ladder to 14th position with five wins for the year. It was during his childhood that Terry showed his love for sport, namely Australian rules football, playing in the Northern Riverina Football League (NRFL) on Saturdays while playing rugby league at school carnivals. 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