‘The crowd went berserk!’ The secret match that made Daniher a Newman College legend
Neale Daniher's time at Newman College left a lasting impression on his peers, despite only spending one year there. During an intercollegiate grand final, he made a remarkable comeback after being initially benched, leading his team to victory. His performance is now a legendary story among those who witnessed it.
- ▪Neale Daniher spent just one year at Newman College but had a significant impact on his peers.
- ▪In the 1979 intercollegiate grand final, Daniher was initially benched due to concerns from his Essendon coach.
- ▪When he finally entered the game, he scored multiple goals, leading Newman to a dramatic comeback victory.
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