Thank god we got plenty of rain. We were playing Lake out at Tullibigeal, said Terry. Shane Woewodin wins the Brownlow Medal playing under Daniher, who appoints David Neitz to lead Melbourne for the season. It was a ripper night, wasnt it, Ants? said Terry. In 2019 Ungarie are still a constituent member of the Northern Riverina Football League. He played four games for NSW including Origin wins over Victoria and Queensland. A four-time Essendon leading goalkicker is the son of former AFL fullback Anthony Daniher, who played 118 games for Essendon and 115 games for the Sydney Swans. The youngest brother, Chris, went to Essendon in 1987 and played 124 games and kicked 40 goals in a ten-year stay. Daniher played 82 games with Essendon and coached Melbourne for 10 years, including the 2000 AFL grand final. Terrys got the biggest, said Anthony. His father, Anthony Daniher, is a former Australian rules footballer. 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. He underwent reconstructive surgery during grand final week. During his childhood, he plays Australian Rules, rugby league and rugby union. He played for South Melbourne/Sydney from 1981-1986 and Essendon from 1987-1994 in the Australian Football League (AFL). As minor premier, Essendon had the first week of the finals off. It's also Neale's final game for Essendon. What has 6 heads, 12 arms and legs, and has played 777 games of AFL football? Tom McDonald is training with the main group after an early end to 2022. Having a big head is not the Daniher way. (L-R) Daniher brothers Neale, Anthony, Chris and Terry with parents Edna and Jim. If your answer was at Essendon youd be wrong. He was captain of the 1923 premiership team. Anthony played out a fine career. He edges Hutchison, Damian Drum and Peter Schwab for the position. 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). After this he returned to Melbourne to become an assistant coach for Essendon, coaching a reserves premiership in 1999,[4] and serving as assistant coach of the team that won the 2000 Grand Final. Despite a life-long fervour for the Pies, in my opinion, it is impossible not to be moved by the Danihers' football legacy. Anthony Daniher, better known as Ants (never Tony as the Melbourne media called him) has the unique distinction of playing over one hundred games for two VFL/AFL clubs: South Melbourne/Sydney Swans (115) and Essendon (118). The Demons then defeat St Kilda by 51 points at the G in the first semi-final. He got tipped over that year, otherwise he probably would have come back the next year. On Thursday, the teams came out. 2016Daniher is awarded with the Member of the Order of Australia AM on Queens Birthday for services to community health particularly raising awareness of people with MND and helping raise funds towards finding a cure for the disease along with his contribution to Australian Rules. He has taken 23 contested marks this season, more than any of his teammates, and has proudly worn the black and red colours despite the supplements scandal that has so widely encompassed the club over the past 18 months. Pedestals are not their thing. Thats why you have sisters. 2014Although he remains a football administrator with West Coast, in August, Daniher reveals publicly that he has motor neurone disease. Jim died last year, but Edna soldiers on. Artist Sweet Cicely Daniher is suing Disney and Pixar for using her "Vanicorn" in upcoming animated film Onward. He played both codes for Ungarie for many years. The Abletts are not just the two Garys. I've been of the opion that Neale was the more talented of the 4 brothers just couldn't get on the park. Ganmain was then coached by former Carlton star forward Turkey Tom Carroll who had won the 1961 VFL Coleman Medal. He was later the coach of the Melbourne Football Club between 1998 and 2007, and also held coaching positions with Essendon, Fremantle and West Coast. He captained Essendon to the 1984-85 premierships during his period as captain from 1983-88. Chris feels 1990 was the making of him. You are using an out of date browser. Jim Daniher Snr proved to be one of Ungaries best players in the clubs formative years. His booming kick outs became a trademark and, like Dustin Fletcher today, he was not afraid of laying back on a crowd-pleasing torpedo punt. Terry, Neale, Anthony and Chris then play in the final round of the season for Essendon against St Kilda at Moorabbin Oval. They went on to play in the Grand Final, but I was never good enough to be in that team. Please gamble responsibly. Daniher becomes chief executive of the AFL Coaches Association. Ants went to the Swans under the 1981 zoning rules after shorter careers at Ungarie, Turvey Park (when he moved to Wagga to undergo a wool-classing course) and Ganmain. Jim Jnr won three competition best and fairest awards in the Northern Riverina Football League 1949, 1956, and 1959. 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. For me, it was nearly a final., The veteran Terry had more regular footy concerns. Daniher dynasty continues to deliver for Dons - The Roar The small township of Ungarie, located in Central West NSW will hold a 100 year celebration for the Football Club this weekend. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The Brisbane Lions' have been dealt a hammer blow in their AFL semi final against the Melbourne Demons tonight with superstar forward Joe Daniher ruled out because of the birth of his first child. He coached the Dees until 2007 securing 108 wins from 223 games. Mark Riley, who was an assistant with Daniher at Fremantle, before joining him at Melbourne, becomes caretaker coach of the Demons. His youngest son, Logan, is currently playing in the Under 13s, while eldest son, Harvey, is expected to return home for next season. They produced more footballers for Ungarie. Having played 321 times for the Cats, Joel is no stranger to the lead-up to a game being about him. Dad Jim, who died at the age of 90 following a farm accident last April, followed in his fathers wake. In 1978, Daniher is approached by Essendon and South Melbourne for his services. 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. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Joe also had the chance to play for Sydney under the father-son rule, but chose Essendon (also under the father-son rule), no doubt due to his familys long association with the club. 'The Danihers' is a fantastic read. When the Swans moved to Sydney, Fields moved back to Essendon, and the blunder was complete. However, he did recover sufficiently to join his brothers in the NSW Origin team that beat Victoria in 1991 and to play more games for Essendon including one game with all his brothers. Neitz, a recent Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee, goes on to captain Melbourne in more matches than any other player. Those who seem destined for greatness often stumble, succumbing to the many dangers and pitfalls that litter their path. 1994Spends his last season with Essendons coaching staff, before joining the newly-formed Fremantle as an assistant coach. The four brothers at Essendon training in 1990 (from left): Terry, Neale, Chris and Anthony.Credit:The Age. More a battler than a superstar, he still managed 124 games, including the 1990 and 1993 grand finals. Explore Chris Daniher Wiki Age, Height, Biography as Wikipedia, Wife, Family relation. Terry's brothers, Neale, Anthony and Chris, also played for Essendon in the AFL. The AFL's famous Daniher clan is in mourning after the death of its patriarch Jim. When a third brother, Anthony, burst onto the scene, the Swans, now established Harbourside, were wary of letting another Daniher slip through their fingers. Back in Melbourne, the fates were converging. 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. 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. You cant just be putting players in to try and break some sort of record, he said. She also performed at the. Terry was Essendon captain, but the ill-starred Neale had just done his knee again, Anthony was established with the Swans and Chris was still in Ungarie. 2012The Eagles make back-to-back finals series, as they defeat North Melbourne in the first elimination final at Subiaco Oval, before falling 13 points to Collingwood in the first semi-final at the MCG. Daniher takes over from caretaker coach Greg Hutchison. Onward is the emotional coming-of-age story of two teenage elf brothers named Ian (Tom Holland) and Barley (Chris Pratt) Lightfoot. The whole family came down from Ungarie (318 kilometres north-west of Canberra) for it, and it was really great to see Neale overcome a lot of hurdles to make it back for a few games. Father Jim Daniher later said, as parents, we were terribly proud.. I think there was a lot of pressure on Kev in the match committee, said Terry. 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. The three brothers married three sisters. In 2000 he got the Demons into the grand final but were beaten by Essendon led by his old coach Kevin Sheedy. Aren't Tim Watson and Jobe the only Father-Son combination to captain the same club? Daniher is named No.44 in the Champions of Essendon. That total encapsulated 19 games with the Bloods and 294 for Essendon. Needless to say, the prospect of all four in a big league team was so remote then it didnt come up. Check out how some of the players have been enjoying their off-seasons. With a future Melbourne coach in Simon Goodwin at training for the AFL Hall of Fame Tribute match. The creation of a Quad Signature card by Regal Trading . 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. It's the first time all four Daniher brothers play in the same side for the Dons. Terry Daniher with the clippings from that famous day he played with his brothers for Essendon in 1990.Credit:Joe Armao. Its too defensive for me at the moment, Ill say that out loud, said Chris. A photo of the Essendon's Daniher brothers Tony, Terry, Neale and Chris Daniher in a game against St Kilda in 1990. The brothers remember a Sun News-Pictorial cartoon the next day: Daniher to Daniher to Daniher to Daniher . It wont happen again.. Together the four Selwood siblings, Adam, Troy, Joel and Scott, are due to overtake the Coventry brothers with a combined tally of 534 games. Terry, Neale, Anthony, and Chris Daniher grew up in a tiny Riverina town where they played football on Saturdays and Rugby League after mass on Sundays. It proves to be Danihers last full season as coach and Melbournes most recent finals series. 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. Explore more crossword clues and answers by clicking on the results or quizzes. 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. For those of us fortunate to have a bit of work, to be able to come home and sit down and have a look at a game of footy, said Terry, the AFLs done a great job keeping it ticking over.. This website was redeveloped with the support of Arts NSW's Cultural Grant Program, a devolved funding administered by the Royal Australian Historical Society on behalf of the NSW Government. He transferred to Essendon in 1987 where he consolidated his position as a key defender and was named the All-Australian full-back in 1991. 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. Which brings us to Terry, perhaps the most storied of the Daniher brothers. Any footys better than none. In round 18, they sit on top of the ladder the first time since rounds five to seven, 1994, when Neil Balme was coach. DANIHER DRIVE CROSSES STATE BORDERS NEALE DANIHER FOCUSES ON HIS OWN BATTLE TAKING THE MND MESSAGE TO THE COUNTRY In 2015, he became the public face of the foundation's biggest fundraising event, The Big Freeze. It was a grand final. Geoff was the equal of all but Terry Daniher and he played in 2 premierships. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work He won the RFL best and fairest Quinn Medal in 1994. Those four brothers and their team were victorious against St Kilda that day, winning by 35 points. But only once did they appear all together. Dad was the technical guru, said Anthony. They dont often reminisce. 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. To date, Daniher, and his Fight MND campaign has raised almost $30 million with 90 per cent of funds dedicated to cure and care, seven per cent donated to awareness and three per cent towards admin. does Mike Bowden hold the record for an ex-player with 3 sons who went on to play VFL/AFL? It's the first time four brothers have played in the same State of Origin team. windyhill Hall of Famer Feb 4, 2001 37,540 18,653 It did put everything out of whack a bit, said Terry. Jessica Monk has been continuing her rehearsals for the State. He was secretary of the Northern Riverina Football league for many years and was the delegate to the NSW Country AFL where he developed an association with our president Ian Granland (then Executive Officer of the country body) and vice-president Rod Gillett (who was President at that time). He features in New South Wales upset State of Origin win over Victoria at the SCG. 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. Home. 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. - 22/23 Signings From 25 games, Essendon drops just its round 21 game to the Western Bulldogs by 11 points at Docklands. Terry's brothers, Neale, Anthony and Chris, also played for Essendon in the AFL. He led the Ungarie Magpies for over a decade, the highlight being five premierships, 1950, 1956 and 1959-1961. 2018The fourth Big Freeze will be held this Monday, featuring all 18 AFL coaches going down the slide. 1990 Essendon vs St.Kilda - All 4 Daniher brothers play in the same game highlights - YouTube AboutPressCopyrightContact usCreatorsAdvertiseDevelopersTermsPrivacyPolicy & SafetyHow. He led NSW to a win over SA although a close loss to Western Australia followed. The Eagles then fall to Geelong in the second preliminary final at the MCG. I do remember walking into those rooms after a big week of work - stuffed, he said. Daniher is named VFL recruit of the year, wins Essendons best first year players and receives nine Brownlow Medal votes. In its official history the Northern Riverina Football League rated Jim Daniher snr as the best player in the northern Riverina during this period.. He was a member of the famous "Baby Bombers" premiership team in 1993. 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. 1996Continues as a Fremantle assistant coach, Daniher coaches The Allies against Victoria in State of Origin. Despite missing out on a Grand Final berth, its extraordinary year by Melbourne, given it went from 16th to fourth. It remains the only instance of four brothers-in-arms in a VFL/AFL match. The greatest feeling playing footy is to come off the ground after a win, said Chris. 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. A mighty footballer, he played another two years, but with something visibly missing. This page was last edited on 8 June 2022, at 11:51. He wins several best and fairest awards playing Aussie Rules. Join FREE and support Australia's favourite footy community. In round 21, Essendon beat Footscray to clinch the minor premiership and Sheedy declared this team to be better than 1985s world-beaters. 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. Anthony: It wasnt good, Tezza, was it?. He captained the 1923 premiership team. He becomes the third longest serving coach at Melbourne, behind premiership coaches Norm Smith and Frank Checker Hughes. Focusing on window cleaning, the business serviced a range of clients across Melbourne's western suburbs. Brett, his more youthful brother, likewise played for the Brisbane Lions prior to moving to St Kilda Footy Club to work on . World Heritage Encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive collection ever assembled. 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 brings us to Joe, another son of Anthony. On August 18, Daniher joins West Coast Eagles as its general manager of football operations. The son who Jim Daniher conceded might have been the best player of the four brothers, would not get the opportunity to play finals. Four brothers made Australian Rules history on 1 September 1990 when they played together for the Essendon. He played a total of 313 games in the VFL/AFL (19 for South Melbourne and 294 for Essendon) and booted 469 goals. Terry told the Sunday Herald Sun at the time: "I didn't know anything about the stock market, but my old man said, 'Put your money into land and housing'. DARCY Daniher has given up on his AFL dream at age 21, his spirit crushed by an unrelenting run of injuries. IN: McMullin, Somerville, Walsh, N Daniher, C Daniher. 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 1983Sidelined for his second consecutive season, due to his knee injury. LOCATION. He kicks 3.4. It will be 30 years ago next Tuesday. Jim Snr was instrumental in the formation of the Ungarie footy club according to Adam McNichol, the author of The Danihers. (LogOut/ The news broke early on Saturday afternoon, before Essendon's match against Brisbane at the MCG. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. Theyre mad down there. The Daniher clans collection of elite footballers. This moment is the 21st of a virtual series presenting the Bombers' best 30 moments over 150 years, which fans can vote on for their chance to win prizes. He never really fully recovered from the injury for which he had multiple operations. And Travis and Shane Tuck are half Ablett DNA. The four boys all represented New South Wales in a State of Origin match early in the 1990 season - a momentous occasion in itself, particularly considering the Light Blues stunned Victoria at the SCG, winning by 12 points - but, to be able to run out together for Essendon in a game for premiership points was another thing altogether. 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. School Spectacular later in the year. See whats on the horizon for our milestone men. Although its classified as a round three game, its played as a standalone match on the Saturday before round one. The second Big Freeze is held on Queens Birthday, with the likes of Kevin Sheedy, Eddie McGuire, Matthew Richardson, Jonathan Brown and Samantha Armytage slipping down the slide into the cold water. (LogOut/ Daniher finishes with Melbourne having coached the club in 223 games from 1998-2007, which including six finals series and a Grand Final in 2000. Daniher plays seven matches for the Bombers. OUT: Antrobus, Duckworth, Harvey, Salmon, Werner. . Subscribe Log In. Terry Daniher, Neale Daniher, Anthony Daniher and Chris Daniher. In 1987, Anthony moved to the Bombers and Chris signed on. The Selwood brothers go alright but Joel is the only one I really rate. Change). On September 1, 1990, four brothers made Australian Rules history by playing together for the one team, the Essendon Football Club, something that is unlikely to ever happen again. It remains the only instance of four brothers-in-arms in a VFL/AFL match. Melbourne finishes fifth at the end of the home and away season, but falls five points short to Essendon in the first elimination final at the MCG. 1995In Fremantles first AFL season, Daniher is right-hand man to inaugural coach Gerard Neesham. Then you have Luke Ablett, another premiership player. Latest. Sheedy considered putting the Daniher band back together again, but feared Neale could be blamed if they lost. [3] Terry is currently the owner of Terry Daniher Cleaning Services, a cleaning company based in Melbourne. Terrence "Terry" John Daniher (born 15 August 1957) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the South Melbourne and Essendon Football Clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL). The Daniher brothers are footys greatest bumper crop, between them playing 752 premium quality games spanning more than two decades. We want to see it. However, as history shows, Sheedy loved to hedge his bets. Wed get down to the end of the lane and Id say: You sit there til we get back.. JavaScript is disabled. 2004With Melbourne facing tough times, on and off the field, Daniher makes a genuine effort to lift the clubs presence and becomes known as The Reverend. As each son retired, she gave him a suitcase stuffed with clippings compiled by her and her seven daughters, literally a bagful of memories. Daniher's three brothers Terry, Anthony and Chris and six of his seven sisters have joined him on a tour of Victoria and South Australia to support his quest to Fight MND, the cruel disease slowly killing him. Anthony had 27 disposals, Chris 24, Neale kicked 3.4, and Terry had 15 disposals and one goal. As his body strengthens and his shoulders widen, he will come into his own. By the second semi-final, some of their best hadnt played for a month and the fizz was gone. Neale played 82 games for Essendon in two . As related by Adam McNicol in his 2010 book The Danihers, Neale thought it would be impossible. 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 is a recipient of the Herald Sun Pride of Australia. Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? 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. Incredibly, NSW won, Longmire kicking eight straight. Injury concerns kept mounting and Darcy was forced into retirement after just six games over four seasons. 1999Danihers second season as Melbourne coach is a disappointing one, as it falls back to 14th position, notching up just six wins. 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. Although Terry did play with his father Jim at Ungarie. Daniher retires with 82 games and 32 goals for Essendon. In September, Daniher stands down from his position as general manager of football operations, due to health reasons. ), Brisbane ends Rayner speculation and the exit meeting message to Daniher, Brothers chase very different AFL dreams - The Western Weekender, Brotherly love: The unbreakable McCartin bond (Possibly paywalled. His brothers Terry, Neale and Anthony also played for Essendon in the AFL. We had a real good crack and we just enjoyed it. The Dockers finish 13th with eight wins. 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. Those four brothers and their team were victorious against St Kilda that day, winning by 35 points. He dedicates the rest of his life to educating people about the disease, and raises funds to help find a cure for the terrible beast. 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. Melbourne's second week of 2023 is underway. The Eagles win eight matches and finish 11th. The Bombers eventually made their way through to the grand final. The youngster showed great promise but while his mind was willing, his body wouldnt cooperate. $379.95. He was interviewed for the Richmond job at the end of 1995 but was unsuccessful. Edna told Sheeds how she would love to see her four sons - Terry, Neale, Anthony and Chris - one day play together in the same Bombers team, and Sheedy, a football romantic at heart, tucked the comment to the back of his mind, knowing he would do his best to make that dream a reality. After Essendon, Terry coached Wagga Tigers in the Riverina Football league to five premierships. . Click here to view and vote, and see the schedule and prizes below. He also made history alongside his brothers when they became the first quartet of brothers to play for the same team in a State of Origin match and in a home-and-away game. They snapped him up and the lanky defender found his niche at full back. The Demons go down by two points. It was through his deeds, and those of his brothers, that the Daniher name became etched in folklore at Windy Hill. He was part of the famous Daniher football dynasty: four brothers from the bush who played a combined 752 VFL/AFL games. Today's Paper. In 2003, Terry became an assistant coach for the Collingwood Football Club before becoming an assistant coach for the St Kilda Football Club, where he would stay from 20042005. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); With the first dog chosen in the AFL Canine Draft, Neale played 82 games for Essendon in two stints. Daniher with the Melbourne Football Club players, staff and boardahead of the Big Freeze 4. He played 15 State games (11 for Victoria and 4 for NSW). DANIHER COUNTRY On the first day of September in 1990, four boys from the bush cemented their place in Australian football folklore. 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. Post-game, Sheedy presented the match ball to Jim, and said the Ungarie institute was more fertile than the Australian Institute of Sport. Daniher and skipper David Neitz in the 2000 AFL Grand Final parade. Ron Andrews captains in his absence. I missed out on four Grand Finals (1983-85 plus 1990). I saw Terry Daniher turn into a cheap shot artist in his last few years. He played in the Bombers grand final team that lost to Collingwood in the first-ever AFL grand final in 1990. 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. At 185cm and 79kg he is versatile, having played in the midfield growing up in Ungarie in New South Wales, and progressing forward in the under-16 championships last year. Daniher finished his playing career at Werribee in the VFA before joining Essendon as an assistant coach in 1993. 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