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Meeting Neita

rollinson 65
in Melbourne Demons

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I never thought I would meet David Neitz in person...

It happened today in Melbourne as we were both paying to leave a restaurant...

I had never planned for this meeting, so I found myself flashing my membership card, smiling stupidly, extending my hand and saying "thank you".

"No", Neita said, grasping my hand firmly, "thank you".

He walked off, leaving me bemused and wishing I knew what he meant.

(Mental note: make a plan for the next chance meeting with one of the team)...

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    what do you mean you wish you knew what he meant...isnt it obvious..this man is a legend

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    "No", Neita said, grasping my hand firmly, "thank you".

    I don't think I have met a nicer or more genuine bloke. Took time to speak to supporters at the game Sunday including my daughter and despite it all is still smilling.

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    He is such a legend. Genuine nice guy, and loves the supporters and the club. Sounds like a really good exchange, little things like that stay with you forever (even when the player doesn't remember!!)

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    I made a point of meeting Neita after the game against Hawthorn to say thanks.

    When I did see him I said "Thanks for a great career and you are a legend"

    Now most player would probably say thanks half heatedly and be on there way, but not Neita

    He stop looked at me shook my hand and said “thanks mate that means a lot to me”

    He then asked me what I thought of the game and if I played football, what possie and who I played for

    I love this bloke and he is an absolute legend

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    Simlar story as mine at the Heroes dinner. When i saw him i started saying mate you're then just said look i won't bother because you probably hear it all the time, but you really are a legend of the club and thank you so much for everything. And very sincerely looked at me and thanked me very much

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    When I met Neita at a training session in early Janurary i asked him for his autograph which he happily obeliged to and then he asked me how my christmas was and what i did, he was incredibly polite and was the nicest bloke i spoke to at the training session.

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    Why the bloke doesn't have a missus is beyond me...

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    I never thought I would meet David Neitz in person...

    It happened today in Melbourne as we were both paying to leave a restaurant...

    I had never planned for this meeting, so I found myself flashing my membership card, smiling stupidly, extending my hand and saying "thank you".

    "No", Neita said, grasping my hand firmly, "thank you".

    He walked off, leaving me bemused and wishing I knew what he meant.

    (Mental note: make a plan for the next chance meeting with one of the team)...

    Hey Rollo,

    I've had several similar experiences with David both at the Gabba after match functions and at the 150 heroe's dinner. He is a humble champion.

    I was hoping to catch you at the Dinner ?

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    "No", Neita said, grasping my hand firmly, "thank you".

    He walked off, leaving me bemused and wishing I knew what he meant.

    Maybe you accidently paid his restaurant bill as well? :o

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    good to hear.

    I was fortunate enough to catch up with some lads who where not playing during a match day function late last year.

    Rivers is a champ, real genuine excitable bloke to have a beer with, a total gun. Davey was really forthcoming as well, Yze didn't want to know anyone and Matty Whelan wasn't looking too impressed with life either (I don't blame them who knows what they where dealing with at the time).

    it's good to find out blokes you admire on field are genuine dudes off it as well.

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