Neil McNeill
South Melbourne
AFL career
11 games1 goals
- Debut
- R11 1955 v FSC2 July 1955
- Most recent
- R16 1956 v FSC4 Aug 1956
Stats
Bio
Recruited from the State Savings Bank Amateurs, Neil McNeill was a powerfully built ruckman who added significant size to South Melbourne’s lineup in the mid-1950s. Standing 188cm and weighing over 90kg, "Big Neil" played 11 senior games at the Lake Oval, utilizing his imposing frame to bolster the Swans' following division. His capability was recognized beyond his club when he was selected in the combined VFL/VFA team that played against the amateurs during the 1956 Olympic exhibition series. After concluding his time in the VFL, McNeill became a highly respected figure in suburban and country football, embarking on a successful tenure as captain-coach for clubs including Boronia, East Burwood, and Yackandandah.
Profile
- Born
- 27 Feb 1932
- Died
- 28 June 2026 (aged 94y 121d)
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 91 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the State Savings Bank Amateurs, Neil McNeill was a powerfully built ruckman who added significant size to South Melbourne’s lineup in the mid-1950s. Standing 188cm and weighing over 90kg, "Big Neil" played 11 senior games at the Lake Oval, utilizing his imposing frame to bolster the Swans' following division. His capability was recognized beyond his club when he was selected in the combined VFL/VFA team that played against the amateurs during the 1956 Olympic exhibition series. After concluding his time in the VFL, McNeill became a highly respected figure in suburban and country football, embarking on a successful tenure as captain-coach for clubs including Boronia, East Burwood, and Yackandandah.