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2008 Player review - #9 David Neitz

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9. David Neitz [191 cm 100 kg 22.01.75 - 306 games (5 in 2008), 631 goals (3 in 2008)] - a constant neck injury and a broken disc in the back of his neck put an end to the old warhorse's career. Neita retired earlier this year after playing the first five games with limited output.

The loyal Demon leaves the club as one of its greats, holding the club's records for most games, most goals, and longest-serving captain.

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My son proudly wore No 9 on each of his Demon jumpers up to present, an indication of this family's love for Neitz. I was fortunate to have seen the big blokes entire career with MFC. By weight of numbers he is the greatest player to have worn Red n' Blue in our time. He was the best kick for goal from outside 50 we have ever had. He busted packs like no-one else and he took no prisoners when backmen tried to rough him up. Above all, he was fair, courageous and committed. He was quicker than given credit for, and to top it off a great clubman and friend of the fans!

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I remember watching him come off the ground favouring that arm thinking to myself.."ooh I have a bad feeling about this, I hope this isn't the last time I see him come off the ground...not like that...deserves better " and of course fate in its twisted way did just that. A stalwart and undoubtedly one of th greatest to pull on a jumper for Melbourne and he always did it with such pride. Well done and thankyou David.

Does anyone know if any role is planned for him 09-onwards at MFC ?

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Yeh, he's ok, Neita. :lol: Champion footballer. Nuff said.

One thing I will say. Prior to 2002 season, David Neitz and the leadership group were hell bent on "gaining back respect" of the football world after a horror 2001 season. That opening game in 2002 against Hawthorn was a statement, and they began in a manner that was true to their very word.

The playing group and staff might want to re-visit this after the last 18 months of footy... <_<

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Thanks for giving your Heart & Soul to the MFC for so long Neita. You did it with Style. I wish you had retired the year before though, annointed a new Captain and helped coach the new Forward Line. But i say that in Hind sight- no one was to know.

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