Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementSportAFLThousands have gathered at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to farewell the late Neale Daniher at a state funeral, with Demons players in attendance alongside past players, friends, family and fans.Updated June 10, 2026 — 6:43pm,first published 6:40pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:15Matildas mount comeback on MexicoVideo icon0:28Giants wary of 'impressive' St KildaVideo icon2:14NSW Blues stars sit out of trainingVideo icon1:12Man accused of attacking teenage girl in Brisbane’s CBDAdvertisementThe 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