Viney draws strength from Daniher words after Melbourne exit

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 06:32 · Archive

West Coast recruit Jack Viney cited Neale Daniher's wisdom after Melbourne told him to seek a new club.

Jack Viney said words from the late Neale Daniher helped him accept his departure from Melbourne. The 32-year-old midfielder was told at season's end that Demons coach Steven King was moving in a different direction. Viney, vice-captain during Melbourne's 2021 premiership, had envisioned finishing his 238-game career as a one-club player.

Injury disrupted Viney's chances to impress King, with a long-term Achilles injury and secondary back issue limiting him to one game in the coach's first season. "It took a little bit of time to come to terms with it," Viney told reporters on Friday. He said he reminded himself of Daniher's wise words: "'life doesn't promise to be fair' and 'regardless of the situation there is opportunities in it'."

Viney's trade to West Coast, alongside fellow premiership teammate Trent Rivers, completed just 15 minutes before Wednesday's deadline, creating an anxious wait. Daniher, a former Melbourne coach and 2025 Australian of the Year, died at age 65 in May after a long battle with motor neurone disease.

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• Eagles recruit mused on Daniher after marching ordersWest Coast recruit Jack Viney reflected on a quote from the late great Neale Daniher after being told to look elsewhere to continue his AFL career.Perth Now · 16 Oct, 05:54
• Eagles recruit mused on Daniher after marching ordersWest Coast recruit Jack Viney reflected on a quote from the late great Neale Daniher after being told to look elsewhere to continue his AFL career.The West Australian · 16 Oct, 05:54

In this story: Jack Viney · Neale Daniher · Melbourne · West Coast · Steven King · Max Gawn · Trent Rivers

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