Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalAFL legend Neale Daniher has died aged 65 following a long battle with motor neurone disease, his family has confirmed.Updated May 25, 2026 — 5:05pm,first published 4:56pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:35Closest finish in Indy 500 historyVideo icon3:58Parents going hungry to feed kids in cost of living crisisVideo icon2:16Budget changes to be pushed throughVideo icon2:29Abdo to depart NRLAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe