Demons star tracking well for King's Birthday rematch Almost a year to the day since he suffered serious internal injuries, Melbourne star Christian Petracca is in strong form ahead of the King's Birthday clash. AAP · Jun 3, 2025
Neale Daniher, Australian icon, is no good at fashion Neale Daniher's daughter Bec takes great delight in teasing him about what head gear he initially wanted for the Big Freeze fundraiser. AAP · May 6, 2025
Neale Daniher’s worthy recognition is a unique opportunity to change the conversation about the NDIS By amplifying the voices and experiences of people with high support needs, the Australian of the Year could help steer the narrative towards human outcomes The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2025
'Memories forever': Family proud as Daniher honoured AFL legend Neale Daniher has been awarded the 2025 Australian of the Year for his advocacy in finding a cure, as his proud family watched on with joy. AAP · Jan 25, 2025
Motor neurone disease campaigner, former AFL champion Neale Daniher, is 2025 Australian of the Year Neale Daniher, a campaigner in the fight against motor neurone disease and a former champion Essendon footballer, is the 2025 Australian of the Year, The Conversation · Jan 25, 2025
Neale Daniher named 2025 Australian of the Year The AFL legend has turned his diagnosis of motor neurone disease into a search for a cure, bringing Australians along for the fight. AAP · Jan 25, 2025
Victorian Australian of the Year nod for Neale Daniher Victoria's 2025 Australian of the Year is Neale Daniher for the former footballer's tireless fight against "the beast" of motor neurone disease. AAP · Nov 8, 2024
Celebrities hit icy water for Daniher's Big Freeze AFLW and basketball legend Erin Phillips has stolen the show as a plethora of sporting greats slid down a slide into icy water to raise funds for MND research. AAP · Jun 10, 2024
Demons have had much to ponder after Dockers debacle There are no excuses for Melbourne's dismal performance against Fremantle, with coach Simon Goodwin saying the brutal defeat prompted a week of self-analysis. AAP · Jun 7, 2024
Lions' midfield find form in mauling of Bulldogs Brisbane's midfield fired and Eric Hipwood kicked an equal-career high six goals to lift the Lions to a 43-point win over the Western Bulldogs. AAP · Jun 6, 2024
Clarkson reveals Hawks stress behind bench outburst Alastair Clarkson continues to work on controlling his emotions after avoiding AFL sanction for his outburst during North Melbourne's loss to Port Adelaide. AAP · Jun 6, 2024
Max Gawn wants on-field action to solve Demons' woes Melbourne have slipped out of the top eight and need to tighten up their defence if they are to reverse a worrying run of results when they take on Collingwood. AAP · Jun 5, 2024
Moore brushes May comments, tips hot Big Freeze clash Collingwood and Melbourne will resume their rivalry in the annual Big Freeze contest, both desperate for a win after sliding out of the top eight. AAP · Jun 5, 2024
FightMND co-founder Neale Daniher honoured with Victorian Sport Award Neale Daniher's achievements on and off the field will be recognised when he receives the Victorian Sport Award this year. ABC News · May 26, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2022 Mortal Melbourne must channel Daniher and combat inner Demons Losses, leaked texts and drunken brawls between teammates are inevitabilities in the AFL’s alpha male world but at a club like Melbourne, they matter
ABC News · Jun 12, 2022 How Chris Ross is taking up the fight against MND and giving hope to others through sharing his journey For all intents and purposes, sportsman Chris Ross looked like a healthy 31-year-old. But a diagnosis of motor neurone disease changed his life forever — and he's sharing his journey in the hope it will help others.
AAP · Jun 12, 2022 Langer, Barty answer Daniher's MND call Justin Langer was a fly-in, fly-out star of the eighth edition of Neale Daniher's Big Freeze, which returned to the MCG for the first time in three years.
AAP · May 11, 2022 Daniher loses voice, continues MND fight Neale Daniher continues to inspire the FightMND campaign despite the fatal disease severely affecting his speech.