SEN Breakfast hosts present special Neale Daniher tribute

Neale Daniher. Image: SEN

Neale Daniher‘s life, legacy and enduring impact have been celebrated through a special long weekend broadcast, Play On – A Tribute to Neale Daniher.

The tribute aired on Bunnings Tradio and the SEN App ahead of yesterday’s AFL Big Freeze blockbuster at the MCG.

Presented by SEN Breakfast hosts and two of Neale’s closest mates, Garry Lyon and Tim Watson, the special explored the songs that have helped define Daniher’s life, featuring personal reflections, memories and stories behind some of his most cherished music.

It drew on Neale’s 2019 autobiography When All Is Said & Done, in which he shared the soundtrack to his life, from his childhood growing up in Ungarie, New South Wales, to family, football, friendship and his courageous fight against Motor Neurone Disease.

Listeners were treated to some of Neale’s favourite songs, from Fields of Gold and I Won’t Back Down to Forgotten Years, The Logical Song and Mr Brightside, accompanied by the personal memories and reflections that have made them enduring parts of his life’s soundtrack.

SEN Chief Executive Officer Craig Hutchison said “Neale has given Australians so much. He has shown us what courage looks like, what leadership looks like and how one person can create lasting change.”

“Music has a unique ability to tell a person’s story, and this special gave listeners an insight into the songs, memories and experiences that matter most to Neale. A fitting tribute to an Australian who continues to inspire us all.”