Thousands attend Neale Daniher's state funeral at MCG
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:04 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Thousands gathered at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 10, 2026, for the state funeral of Neale Daniher, an AFL legend and motor neurone disease advocate. Daniher, who was 65 when he passed away on May 25, 2025, after a 13-year battle with MND, was remembered by family, friends, and public figures including the prime minister and governor general. Mourners wore blue beanies in tribute to Daniher's fight against the disease, which he called 'the Beast.'
- •Neale Daniher's state funeral took place on June 10, 2026.
- •He died on May 25, 2025, after a long battle with MND.
- •Mourners wore blue beanies in his honor at the MCG.
- •Prominent figures attended, including the prime minister and governor general.
- •Daniher was named the 2025 Australian of the Year.
- 4:04 AMThe Guardian Sport — Thousands gather to farewell Neale Daniher at MCG state funeral
"The prime minister and governor general join family and football greats to pay tribute to the AFL legend and MND crusader Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Thousands of mourners clad in blue beanies have gathered at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the state funeral of AFL legend and motor neurone disease crusader Neale Daniher. The 2025 Australian of the Year died on 25 May aged 65 after a 13-year-long public battle with MND, which he dubbed “the Beast”. Continue reading...
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