AFL great and motor neurone disease crusader Neale Daniher will be farewelled at a state funeral in front of legions of fans he inspired over his decade-long battle. The man who became the symbol of the fight against MND died at home on May 25, aged 65.
PM to Lead Tributes
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will lead tributes at Daniher’s funeral on Wednesday, held on the same hallowed grounds of the MCG where he played for and coached Melbourne and Essendon. Family, friends and former colleagues will also offer tributes to the much-loved football figure before he is sent off with a guard of honour.
Daniher was diagnosed with the incurable and fatal disease which he dubbed The Beast in 2013. The average life expectancy was 27 months, but he resisted for 13 years. - AAP
How to Watch
Coverage of the event will begin on Seven and 7plus from 12pm AEST. The service will start at 1pm and is expected to go for two hours.
By Ben Sutton
