The popular leader became the first Melbourne player to reach 300 games last year, notching another landmark in a highly decorated career. But other than that milestone, Neitz’s season was frustrated by a nagging knee injury. The club’s games and goalkicking record-holder managed only 15 games – the most he could string together was six towards the end of the season. In what will probably be his final season, Neitz will be hoping for a more prolific 2008.
Chris Connolly remembers David Neitz as an under-19s player with a special talentTuesday, May 20, 2008 - 1:59PM
In 15 years, David Neitz saw plenty of the highs and lows of AFL footballMonday, May 19, 2008 - 4:58PM
Midfielder Clint Bartram has learnt a lot from his captainThursday, April 24, 2008 - 11:52AM
David Neitz has allayed fears that he has played his last AFL match Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 4:51PM
Demons skipper puts Hawthorn thrashing in the rear-vision mirrorSunday, March 23, 2008 - 9:55PM
David Neitz is joined by Dean Bailey, Paul Gardner, Paul McNamee, Chris Connolly and his long-term team mates, as he announces his retirement from AFL Football. Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 8:41AM
David Neitz and Dean Bailey talk to the media about Davids neck injury and his retirement from AFL football at the end of the year. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 8:21AM
David Neitz talks to the media on the eve of his 300th AFL game.Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 2:09PM
David Neitz reflects on his stellar career ahead of his 300th game on Friday nightThursday, August 16, 2007 - 8:54AM
Garry Lyon and David Neitz talk to the media at Melbournes 149th birthday celebration. Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 8:29AM
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