AFL Chief Executive Andrew Dillon said the league was thrilled with the recognition for Daniher and his family, who have given so much to football and Australian life. “Neale is an inspiration to many ...

Daniher, Adam Saad, Andrew McGrath, Jordan Ridley and Kyle Langford are without deals for next year while other clubs also remain interested in some of their contracted players.

The Bombers used the Daniher compensation pick on young gun Archie Perkins, in between Nik Cox at No.8 (their own ladder-position pick) and Zach Reid at No.10 (a pick traded by Carlton for Adam Saad).