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David Neitz (born 22 January 1975), is a retired Australian rules footballer. A strongly built forward, he debuted at 18 years old. In just his sixth senior game kicked 6 goals 6 behinds. In his 2nd year, with Melbourne's forward line consisting of Garry Lyon and David Schwarz, among others.
May 28, 2018 · Neitz's magnificent contribution to Melbourne, as well as his standing as one of the great key-position players of the last quarter of a century, gets him a deserved place in the Australian Football Hall of Fame. He made his debut in the opening game of 1993 and there were three distinct stages to his 16-year career with the Demons.
May 19, 2008 · It was at that point when David Neitz knew his illustrious 306-game and 631-goal AFL career with Melbourne spanning from 1993-2008 had drawn to a close. After close to 20 years at the club, Neitz said farewell as arguably the club's greatest player, having registered more games, goals and matches led than any other player to don the ...
May 19, 2008 · He is a superstar of the game, he is a superstar of the Melbourne Football Club and we're incredibly proud of the great David Neitz." The chief executive: Paul McNamee "It's a momentous day for the Melbourne Football Club and one that affects our captain and great warrior."
May 19, 2008 · MELBOURNEfc captain and Club champion David Neitz announced his retirement from AFL football today at the MCG. Neitz, who played his final game against Carlton in Round Five at the MCG, has been advised by specialists that if he continues to play AFL football, it will be at the risk of requiring spinal surgery.
David Neitz retires as Melbourne's longest-serving captain due to a serious neck injury sustained during a clash with Carlton that prevents him from playing competitive football. "It's not the fairytale end that I would have liked and hoped and dreamed for, but I've spoken to specialists over the past couple of weeks and have taken on a lot of ...
The only 300-gamer in Melbourne Football Club history, David Neitz's, is inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame.
Dec 1, 2021 · MELBOURNE icons Neale Daniher and David Neitz will take centre stage in the club's official premiership celebration at the MCG, presenting the Jock McHale and Norm Smith medals. Former Demons coach Daniher will hand over the Jock McHale Medal to premiership coach Simon Goodwin on Sunday, while Christian Petracca will receive his best ...
David Neitz (born 22 January 1975), is a retired Australian rules footballer. A strongly built forward, he debuted at 18 years old. In just his sixth senior game kicked 6 goals 6 behinds. In his 2nd year, with Melbourne's forward line consisting of Garry Lyon and David Schwarz, among others.
Hall of Fame: David Neitz The Melbourne captain displayed skill, courage and heart in an outstanding career
