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David Neitz - Your Football Life

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Not sure if this has been posted, it's from a few months ago, Great interview with the big skipper
 

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    Didn't quite know where to put this one, I've been watching the replay against the Hawks in 2003 throughout the afternoon interspersed by wrangling kids.

    Jeez, it took me back to being 23 and my adoration of Neitz.

    It's fascinating to me, reflecting how, literally E.V.E.R.Y T.I.M.E  the ball was kicked in to our forward line when you watched it on TV, there was Neitz, like a [censored] colossus, either standing his ground, smashing packs, merely impacting in subtle ways because of his aura/reputation, taking 2 opposition backman etc etc.

    Essentially, watching the replay, I recognised the joyous anticipation of what couldn't be seen, left or right of screen when the ball was kicked from the centre square. 

    Some good years back then eh!

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    1 hour ago, Engorged Onion said:

    Didn't quite know where to put this one, I've been watching the replay against the Hawks in 2003 throughout the afternoon interspersed by wrangling kids.

    Jeez, it took me back to being 23 and my adoration of Neitz.

    It's fascinating to me, reflecting how, literally E.V.E.R.Y T.I.M.E  the ball was kicked in to our forward line when you watched it on TV, there was Neitz, like a [censored] colossus, either standing his ground, smashing packs, merely impacting in subtle ways because of his aura/reputation, taking 2 opposition backman etc etc.

    Essentially, watching the replay, I recognised the joyous anticipation of what couldn't be seen, left or right of screen when the ball was kicked from the centre square. 

    Some good years back then eh!

    Shows the value of a good strong key forward and good leadership too. We are crying out for both right now!

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    1 hour ago, Lord Travis said:

    Shows the value of a good strong key forward and good leadership too. We are crying out for both right now!

    We had a good strong key forward in J Hogan - sans the leadership.

    Just our luck another forward talent (post 1994) slipped through our fingers.

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    I've had the fortune of meeting Neita on a charity event for mnd. Believe me he bleeds red and blue.

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    9 hours ago, Wrecker45 said:

    I've had the fortune of meeting Neita on a charity event for mnd. Believe me he bleeds red and blue.

    Looked pretty bloody happy during the 2018 finals run on the telly. I got a huge kick out of seeing blokes like Neitz and White et al, totally rapt with the two wins.

     

     

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    Neita  was so tough l used to feel for opposing players!He only knew one to play : hard! He would never shirk charging into a pack and knocking down the opposition.And I can’t remember him getting injured .A really tough player but fair.And a great leader.

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    Neita spoke at a MCC/MFC members function I went to with my dad last year. He was awesome - he told some great stories and the crowd loved it. Top bloke

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    13 hours ago, Dingo said:

    Neita  was so tough l used to feel for opposing players!He only knew one to play : hard! He would never shirk charging into a pack and knocking down the opposition.And I can’t remember him getting injured .A really tough player but fair.And a great leader.

    I get what you mean about 'feeling' he never got injured. Broken Jaw on both sides over in WA was one I recall...

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