"He deserves his place amongst the Barassis, the Stynes, Flowers, Lyons, the Cordners, the Ridleys as a true champion and true Demon."

FAIRYTALE END DENIED FOR DAVID NEITZ, DEMON OF THE DECADE

"I was not the greatest, talented player going around but I think I have been a competitive player, I think I have been quite passionate about this footy club, how I go about my business and I am really proud of that fact."

DEMON SKIPPER HANGS UP BOOTS

DAVID Neitz is a humble man above all, a player who said more than once that he often doubted his right to the plethora of records he mounted up. As a realist, he would have known that it was time to go. Most players acknowledge the truth when their bodies are screaming at them and, actually, Neitz knew a while ago.

"THE BODY'S GIVEN UP BEFORE THE MIND AND SPIRIT DID"

No player in my time has contributed more to the Melbourne Football Club, and in a couple of weeks time when the club pays tribute to 150 Heroes at its 150th anniversary dinner, you can rightfully and proudly take your position at the head of the queue.

DAVID NEITZ WAS THE HEART AND SOUL OF MELBOURNE

"One of the greatest players to ever play for the Melbourne Football Club, David Neitz."

DEES HAIL THE POWER OF ONE

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a true champion as signified by all of the articles that will be written about him in the coming days

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