Neil Sachse

Australian rules footballer and disability advocate.
Died on Wednesday August 26th 2020

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@DanaScully2: RT @PMalinauskasMP: Deeply saddened on the passing of Neil Sachse Neil was a passionate advocate for people with spinal cord injury and ra… - 4 years ago

@TimothyMcCallum: @kanecornes @1116sen Tim from Brisbane pitching to sing the National Anthem at the AFL Grand Final in honor of Neil… - 4 years ago

@swishtter: @shawry_analyst @Cornesy12 Neil Sachse came in for Bob Kingston - 4 years ago

@Rosie310501: RT @westernbulldogs: Vale Neil Sachse. Our condolences are with the Sachse family following the sad passing of former player Neil. His st… - 4 years ago

@davidbewart: RT @PMalinauskasMP: Deeply saddened on the passing of Neil Sachse Neil was a passionate advocate for people with spinal cord injury and ra… - 4 years ago

@ilox101: RT @westernbulldogs: Vale Neil Sachse. Our condolences are with the Sachse family following the sad passing of former player Neil. His st… - 4 years ago

@ratherbeatlunch: RT @thefootyalmanac: With the sad passing of Neil Sachse, we revisit an excerpt from @michael_sexton5's book on Neil. #RIPNeilSachse https… - 4 years ago

@trev1712: @AFL Neil Sachse is deserving of a ‘Most Courageous’ Award posthumously named in his honour. It’s quite remarkable… - 4 years ago

@WAhawkchick: @GregBaum Vale Neil Sachse Great piece Bob - so beautifully written - 4 years ago

@PeterGHanlon: @CommercialClub You need to read @BobMurphy02 on bravery and Neil Sachse, and @GregBaum on the Danihers. Kick-start… - 4 years ago

@Brendan_Joyce12: @GregBaum Great article. Very sad. RIP Neil Sachse! Our footballers are brave playing the game they love where a hi… - 4 years ago

@DoonaNolan: Quite a read by ⁦@BobMurphy02⁩ 👌 Neil Sachse death: The moments that keep AFL footballers awake at night - 4 years ago

@AngelOBrien0: Caesar Cardova, Ronald Rosser, Joe Ruby, Dan Yochum, Neil Sachse, Alma Stallworth, Riley Gale, Carl Garrett, John H… - 4 years ago

@BillLane9: @BobMurphy02 Also an excellent interview this afternoon on @3AWisfootball with Neil Sachse’s biographer Michael Sex… - 4 years ago

@SportingSpud: RT @BobMurphy02: Vale Neil Sachse, a brave man. - 4 years ago

@SpudontheTracks: RT @BobMurphy02: Vale Neil Sachse, a brave man. - 4 years ago

@Perorationer: The moments that keep footballers awake at night - 4 years ago

@LOYALFAN1: RT @SPINALpedia: RT @tomyamaguchi: Former footballer and disability advocate Neil Sachse dies at age 69, more than 45 years after an on-fie… - 4 years ago

@SmellsLike42: RT @BobMurphy02: Vale Neil Sachse, a brave man. - 4 years ago

@OMahonyLaurence: RT @MitchellGlenn: Sad to hear of the passing of former Footscray player Neil Sachse ... he tragically became a quadriplegic after breaking… - 4 years ago

@BenCarrollMP: A great read by ⁦@BobMurphy02⁩ on the ever-present fears and bravery of footballers and the physical and emotional… - 4 years ago

@saulraisin: RT @SPINALpedia: RT @tomyamaguchi: Former footballer and disability advocate Neil Sachse dies at age 69, more than 45 years after an on-fie… - 4 years ago

@HurleyJenny: RT @DrRyanDoig: I lost a great mentor, and an even better friend. Thank you for everything you taught me, and for every single opportunity… - 4 years ago

@kris_is_cookin: RT @westernbulldogs: Black armbands tonight to honour former Bulldog Neil Sachse, who passed away earlier this week. #AFLDogsCats #MightyW… - 4 years ago

@agerealfooty: RT @BobMurphy02: Vale Neil Sachse, a brave man. - 4 years ago

@Knight10Tim: RT @westernbulldogs: Black armbands tonight to honour former Bulldog Neil Sachse, who passed away earlier this week. #AFLDogsCats #MightyW… - 4 years ago

@17thCard: RT @westernbulldogs: Black armbands tonight to honour former Bulldog Neil Sachse, who passed away earlier this week. #AFLDogsCats #MightyW… - 4 years ago

@StanMichael: #RIPNeilSachse. 😔 Neil Sachse death: The moments that keep AFL footballers awake at night - 4 years ago

@BulldogKing: RT @7AFL: “I got to know him pretty well. He was one of the most determined, competitive men I’ve ever met.” Bruce McAvaney pays tribute t… - 4 years ago

@WADoggies: RT @7AFL: “I got to know him pretty well. He was one of the most determined, competitive men I’ve ever met.” Bruce McAvaney pays tribute t… - 4 years ago

@7AFL: “I got to know him pretty well. He was one of the most determined, competitive men I’ve ever met.” Bruce McAvaney… - 4 years ago

@N_Watson_: RT @westernbulldogs: Black armbands tonight to honour former Bulldog Neil Sachse, who passed away earlier this week. #AFLDogsCats #MightyW… - 4 years ago

@Yarravilleemma: RT @westernbulldogs: Black armbands tonight to honour former Bulldog Neil Sachse, who passed away earlier this week. #AFLDogsCats #MightyW… - 4 years ago

@brooke_matkovic: RT @westernbulldogs: Black armbands tonight to honour former Bulldog Neil Sachse, who passed away earlier this week. #AFLDogsCats #MightyW… - 4 years ago

@BobMurphy02: RT @westernbulldogs: Black armbands tonight to honour former Bulldog Neil Sachse, who passed away earlier this week. #AFLDogsCats #MightyW… - 4 years ago

@BulldogKing: RT @westernbulldogs: Black armbands tonight to honour former Bulldog Neil Sachse, who passed away earlier this week. #AFLDogsCats #MightyW… - 4 years ago

@F2TBall: RT @westernbulldogs: Black armbands tonight to honour former Bulldog Neil Sachse, who passed away earlier this week. #AFLDogsCats #MightyW… - 4 years ago

@WADoggies: RT @westernbulldogs: Black armbands tonight to honour former Bulldog Neil Sachse, who passed away earlier this week. #AFLDogsCats #MightyW… - 4 years ago

@DrRimmer: RT @DrRimmer: "Having a positive attitude was part of my solution," the late Neil Sachse on his fight for disability rights - 4 years ago

@DrRimmer: RT @westernbulldogs: Black armbands tonight to honour former Bulldog Neil Sachse, who passed away earlier this week. #AFLDogsCats #MightyW… - 4 years ago

@banterboi7: RT @westernbulldogs: Black armbands tonight to honour former Bulldog Neil Sachse, who passed away earlier this week. #AFLDogsCats #MightyW… - 4 years ago

@westernbulldogs: Black armbands tonight to honour former Bulldog Neil Sachse, who passed away earlier this week. #AFLDogsCats… - 4 years ago

@SusanAlberti1: RT @frankii31: @SusanAlberti1 We’re gonna send Geelong and Scotty back to orbit tnite where they belong . This game is for the late Neil Sa… - 4 years ago

@frankii31: @SusanAlberti1 We’re gonna send Geelong and Scotty back to orbit tnite where they belong . This game is for the lat… - 4 years ago

@BobMurphy02: RT @BobandAndySEN: Our very own @BobMurphy02 has reflected on the life of former @westernbulldogs Neil Sachse who passed away aged 69 earli… - 4 years ago

@banterboi7: RT @BobandAndySEN: Our very own @BobMurphy02 has reflected on the life of former @westernbulldogs Neil Sachse who passed away aged 69 earli… - 4 years ago

@BobandAndySEN: Our very own @BobMurphy02 has reflected on the life of former @westernbulldogs Neil Sachse who passed away aged 69… - 4 years ago

@DarylAdair: Vale, Neil Sachse. As brave as they come. SA football great Neil Sachse dies | Herald Sun - 4 years ago

@SeeingWithStars: Vale Neil A true South Aussie legend Former footballer Neil Sachse, who dedicated life to spinal cord treatment, di… - 4 years ago

@thansonbur: RT @SPINALpedia: RT @tomyamaguchi: Former footballer and disability advocate Neil Sachse dies at age 69, more than 45 years after an on-fie… - 4 years ago

@CraigGFCConsult: It’s easy forget the extreme difficulty someone in Neil’s condition experiences. He was 24. In the Advertiser he no… - 4 years ago

@BagsTheLot: RT @SPINALpedia: RT @tomyamaguchi: Former footballer and disability advocate Neil Sachse dies at age 69, more than 45 years after an on-fie… - 4 years ago

@DisabledWorld: RT @SPINALpedia: RT @tomyamaguchi: Former footballer and disability advocate Neil Sachse dies at age 69, more than 45 years after an on-fie… - 4 years ago

@p_mayfield352: RT @SPINALpedia: RT @tomyamaguchi: Former footballer and disability advocate Neil Sachse dies at age 69, more than 45 years after an on-fie… - 4 years ago

@SPINALpedia: RT @tomyamaguchi: Former footballer and disability advocate Neil Sachse dies at age 69, more than 45 years after an… - 4 years ago

@Robtrinity: RT @Collin_G_Wood: #RIP Neil Sachse who was involved in the most tragic on field incident in #AFL #VFL history in 1975 playing for Footscra… - 4 years ago

@Collin_G_Wood: #RIP Neil Sachse who was involved in the most tragic on field incident in #AFL #VFL history in 1975 playing for Foo… - 4 years ago

@cweaver1983: I'm very flat to find out that Neil Sachse died. He was someone who genuinely inspired me. It's a little known gem,… - 4 years ago

@StrtegicRetweet: Truly saddened to learn of the passing of Neil Sachse, who I worked with many years ago. He was nominated for an Au… - 4 years ago

@j2dk: RT @JakeNiallTHEAGE: Interviewed Neil Sachse at length in 2005, 30 years after fateful bump. Never met a person so strong & upbeat in the f… - 4 years ago

@ErinMarsico: RT @michelangeloruc: VALE Neil Sachse. No matter how tough the battle, Neil was always eager to take on the challenge - and, not surprising… - 4 years ago

@brooke_matkovic: RT @westernbulldogs: Vale Neil Sachse. Our condolences are with the Sachse family following the sad passing of former player Neil. His st… - 4 years ago

@theagesport: RT @JakeNiallTHEAGE: Interviewed Neil Sachse at length in 2005, 30 years after fateful bump. Never met a person so strong & upbeat in the f… - 4 years ago

@PetefromHayNSW: RIP Neil Sachse 🏉👨🏻‍🦽 #Kenny @westernbulldogs @SkyNewsAust @FOXSportsAUS - 4 years ago

@DwdonsDavid: RT @michelangeloruc: VALE Neil Sachse. No matter how tough the battle, Neil was always eager to take on the challenge - and, not surprising… - 4 years ago

@ausdisltd: Former @SANFL and VFL elite footballer Neil Sachse, who tirelessly campaigned to improve the treatment of… - 4 years ago

@MervHughes332: RT @JohnCasey2880: Sad news to hear of the passing of @NorthAdelaideFC & SA great Neil Sachse who did so much to advocate for the disabilit… - 4 years ago

@demon_dave: RT @Darren_Parkin: Sad news. Victim of a genuine football tragedy back in 1975. Vale! - 4 years ago

@ParaQuadNSW: Neil Sachse, who suffered a severe spinal cord injury in his second game of VFL football for Footscray, has sadly p… - 4 years ago

@17thCard: State should show massive support for this local hero!! ⁦@marshall_steven⁩ ⁦@PMalinauskasMP⁩ Tributes flow for Nei… - 4 years ago

@rhettrospective: RT @rhettrospective: I was reminded tonight that because of Neil Sachse, Richmond got Geoff Raines who at the time was residentially tied t… - 4 years ago

@TimHarcourt: RT @miltonbm: Thanks to Mike Sexton for this terrific chat about a significant figure in footy. Vale Neil Sachse. @michael_sexton5 @jenell… - 4 years ago

@SiderisJim: RT @westernbulldogs: Vale Neil Sachse. Our condolences are with the Sachse family following the sad passing of former player Neil. His st… - 4 years ago

@xSMFCx: RT @NorthAdelaideFC: It is with deep sadness that the North Adelaide Football Club community mourn the passing of one of our greats, Neil S… - 4 years ago

@DanaScully2: RT @westernbulldogs: Vale Neil Sachse. Our condolences are with the Sachse family following the sad passing of former player Neil. His st… - 4 years ago

@DanaScully2: RT @michaelsarpi: @Stevo7AFL @7AFL Very sad - he was a very brave man . I was at the Western Oval the day it happened . I remember the exci… - 4 years ago

@DanaScully2: RT @Stevo7AFL: Some very sad news: Neil Sachse, former Bulldog, has passed away. Such a respected and revered figure in footy. @7AFL - 4 years ago

@Powellhotrod: RT @NorthAdelaideFC: It is with deep sadness that the North Adelaide Football Club community mourn the passing of one of our greats, Neil S… - 4 years ago

@akashfotedar5: RT @miltonbm: Thanks to Mike Sexton for this terrific chat about a significant figure in footy. Vale Neil Sachse. @michael_sexton5 @jenell… - 4 years ago

@LionsAdelaide: We are saddened to hear about the passing of Neil Sachse. Along with his many achievements & organisations he was i… - 4 years ago

@1Phineasmaximus: RT @thefootyalmanac: RIP Neil Sachse. As a tribute to Neil, we republish Paul O'Connor's piece from earlier this year. #RIPNeilSachse http… - 4 years ago

@ratherbeatlunch: RT @thefootyalmanac: RIP Neil Sachse. As a tribute to Neil, we republish Paul O'Connor's piece from earlier this year. #RIPNeilSachse http… - 4 years ago

@ratherbeatlunch: RT @thefootyalmanac: Thanks for this Barry and Mike. Also, tributes to Neil Sachse from @michael_sexton5 and Bulldogs past player Paul O'Co… - 4 years ago

@davegraney: RT @michael_sexton5: Vale Neil Sachse - two pix showing his strength and determination as a player - same way he took on the disability foo… - 4 years ago

@KeithConlon: RT @michael_sexton5: Vale Neil Sachse - two pix showing his strength and determination as a player - same way he took on the disability foo… - 4 years ago

@KeithConlon: RT @SANFL: Vale Neil Sachse. SANFL and the South Australian football community is mourning the passing of State and North Adelaide champi… - 4 years ago

@librya777: RT @michelangeloruc: VALE Neil Sachse. No matter how tough the battle, Neil was always eager to take on the challenge - and, not surprising… - 4 years ago

@billsanders70: RT @superfooty: 😭 | Vale Neil Sachse, a footy star who sadly and famously in 1975 changed the way neck injuries were treated, tragically le… - 4 years ago

@rodjammo: Saddened to hear of the passing @SANFL great @AFL @westernbulldogs Neil Sachse. #wonderful man who worked tirelessl… - 4 years ago

@stringerHYDN: RT @michelangeloruc: VALE Neil Sachse. No matter how tough the battle, Neil was always eager to take on the challenge - and, not surprising… - 4 years ago

@JStragalinos: RT @Stevo7AFL: Some very sad news: Neil Sachse, former Bulldog, has passed away. Such a respected and revered figure in footy. @7AFL - 4 years ago

@AffirmPress: Vale Neil Sachse. We're incredibly saddened by the loss of this great man who was an inspiration to so many, and wh… - 4 years ago

@lhjh70: RT @DanielCherny: Vale Neil Sachse...showed so much dignity in spite of tragedy. - 4 years ago

@robt58: RT @theTiser: Making front page news in today's @thetiser. An open letter to Gil. - 4 years ago

@BobandAndySEN: RT @1116sen: "Neil Sachse was a tough player with plenty of ability. I was on the spot when he was hit in 1975 and it wasn't until later I… - 4 years ago

@jeniport: RT @Bulldogstragic: The real definition of tragedy on the sporting field was this terrible injury. Vale Neil Sachse - 4 years ago

@theTiser: Making front page news in today's @thetiser. An open letter to Gil. - 4 years ago

@jeniport: RT @westernbulldogs: Vale Neil Sachse. Our condolences are with the Sachse family following the sad passing of former player Neil. His st… - 4 years ago

@Katheri01083822: RT @agerealfooty: Neil Sachse, the former Footscray footballer who was left a quadriplegic after an accidental bump during a game against F… - 4 years ago

@davidmatheson27: RT @johnblackmanhey: Former footballer Neil Sachse, who dedicated life to spinal cord treatment, dies aged 69 - 4 years ago

@tails2101: RT @JohnCasey2880: Sad news to hear of the passing of @NorthAdelaideFC & SA great Neil Sachse who did so much to advocate for the disabilit… - 4 years ago

@WADoggies: RT @1116sen: "Neil Sachse was a tough player with plenty of ability. I was on the spot when he was hit in 1975 and it wasn't until later I… - 4 years ago

@johnblackmanhey: Former footballer Neil Sachse, who dedicated life to spinal cord treatment, dies aged 69 - 4 years ago

@council: Footballer Neil Sachse, who became spinal treatment advocate, dies aged 69 - 4 years ago

@debstribe: Good morning Adelaide! Mostly sunny & 17 degrees today. Join me from 5.55am on @abcadelaide - grants to join the sp… - 4 years ago

@kingo_a: RT @PMalinauskasMP: Deeply saddened on the passing of Neil Sachse Neil was a passionate advocate for people with spinal cord injury and ra… - 4 years ago

@1116sen: "Neil Sachse was a tough player with plenty of ability. I was on the spot when he was hit in 1975 and it wasn't unt… - 4 years ago

@dizzy259: RT @JohnCasey2880: Sad news to hear of the passing of @NorthAdelaideFC & SA great Neil Sachse who did so much to advocate for the disabilit… - 4 years ago

@tomyamaguchi: Former footballer and disability advocate Neil Sachse dies at age 69, more than 45 years after an on-field injury l… - 4 years ago

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@Immy03681580: RT @westernbulldogs: Vale Neil Sachse. Our condolences are with the Sachse family following the sad passing of former player Neil. His st… - 4 years ago

@TWalter46827414: RT @michelangeloruc: VALE Neil Sachse. No matter how tough the battle, Neil was always eager to take on the challenge - and, not surprising… - 4 years ago

@JackoWadsworth: RT @Stevo7AFL: Some very sad news: Neil Sachse, former Bulldog, has passed away. Such a respected and revered figure in footy. @7AFL - 4 years ago

@docfethers: RT @MitchellGlenn: Sad to hear of the passing of former Footscray player Neil Sachse ... he tragically became a quadriplegic after breaking… - 4 years ago

@KenBuzzins: RT @abcgrandstand: 📰 Tributes flow for Neil Sachse, the footballer who helped highlight on-field spinal injuries. - 4 years ago

@woodwardout12: RT @abcgrandstand: 📰 Tributes flow for Neil Sachse, the footballer who helped highlight on-field spinal injuries. - 4 years ago

@CKorki: RT @westernbulldogs: Vale Neil Sachse. Our condolences are with the Sachse family following the sad passing of former player Neil. His st… - 4 years ago

@camronslessor: RT @abcgrandstand: 📰 Tributes flow for Neil Sachse, the footballer who helped highlight on-field spinal injuries. - 4 years ago

@BarrishUSAFL: RT @NorthAdelaideFC: It is with deep sadness that the North Adelaide Football Club community mourn the passing of one of our greats, Neil S… - 4 years ago

@davegraney: RT @AdelaideMuse: @penbo @FIVEaaBreakfast You got to talk about this brave SA bloke tomorrow...get @Cornesy12 on...vale N Sachse... https:/… - 4 years ago

@abcgrandstand: 📰 Tributes flow for Neil Sachse, the footballer who helped highlight on-field spinal injuries.… - 4 years ago

@PaulaLarkin16: RT @westernbulldogs: Vale Neil Sachse. Our condolences are with the Sachse family following the sad passing of former player Neil. His st… - 4 years ago

@AdelaideMuse: @penbo @FIVEaaBreakfast You got to talk about this brave SA bloke tomorrow...get @Cornesy12 on...vale N Sachse... - 4 years ago

@Bunba: @westernbulldogs very sad as an ex South Australian to read of the passing of Neil. Thoughts with his family and t… - 4 years ago

@Bunba: @BobMurphy02 so sad to read of Neil's passing and my thoughts with the Sachse family - 4 years ago

@GuyStayner: RT @agerealfooty: Neil Sachse, the former Footscray footballer who was left a quadriplegic after an accidental bump during a game against F… - 4 years ago

@TravGee1980: Vale, Neil Sachse. Sincere condolences to friends family and the Roosters' faithful - 4 years ago

@DrRimmer: "Having a positive attitude was part of my solution," the late Neil Sachse on his fight for disability rights… - 4 years ago

@LyndaFrench19: RT @JohnCasey2880: Sad news to hear of the passing of @NorthAdelaideFC & SA great Neil Sachse who did so much to advocate for the disabilit… - 4 years ago

@Bulldogstragic: The real definition of tragedy on the sporting field was this terrible injury. Vale Neil Sachse - 4 years ago

@t_mitch87: RT @NorthAdelaideFC: It is with deep sadness that the North Adelaide Football Club community mourn the passing of one of our greats, Neil S… - 4 years ago

@LinAussie: RT @rhettrospective: RIP Neil Sachse. I'm a bit lost for words. The unfairness of life. Yet from that tragic April Saturday in 1975 rose th… - 4 years ago

@johnduthie316: Vale Neil Sachse. My condolences to all who knew Neil. - 4 years ago

@Birmo: RT @JohnCasey2880: Sad news to hear of the passing of @NorthAdelaideFC & SA great Neil Sachse who did so much to advocate for the disabilit… - 4 years ago

@purple_cath: RT @westernbulldogs: Vale Neil Sachse. Our condolences are with the Sachse family following the sad passing of former player Neil. His st… - 4 years ago

@auscricketpod: RT @damo_wats: From 10pm @1116sen, guests: -@pauljupham on #HornTszyu -Former @westernbulldogs rover Geoff Jennings on the passing of Nei… - 4 years ago

@Hezza7: RT @michelangeloruc: VALE Neil Sachse. No matter how tough the battle, Neil was always eager to take on the challenge - and, not surprising… - 4 years ago

@accidentalsue: RT @superfooty: 😭 | Vale Neil Sachse, a footy star who sadly and famously in 1975 changed the way neck injuries were treated, tragically le… - 4 years ago

@scottspits: RT @JakeNiallTHEAGE: Interviewed Neil Sachse at length in 2005, 30 years after fateful bump. Never met a person so strong & upbeat in the f… - 4 years ago

@reecehomfray: RT @superfooty: 😭 | Vale Neil Sachse, a footy star who sadly and famously in 1975 changed the way neck injuries were treated, tragically le… - 4 years ago

@MLoParis: RT @RonnyLerner: Very sorry to hear of the passing of Neil Sachse. Learned of his tragic story as a kid and I doubt there have been too man… - 4 years ago

@petryan: RT @JakeNiallTHEAGE: Interviewed Neil Sachse at length in 2005, 30 years after fateful bump. Never met a person so strong & upbeat in the f… - 4 years ago

@KemlinKid: RIP Neil Sachse - 4 years ago

@hillierme: RT @MitchellGlenn: Sad to hear of the passing of former Footscray player Neil Sachse ... he tragically became a quadriplegic after breaking… - 4 years ago

@yogurtfedpig: RT @NorthAdelaideFC: It is with deep sadness that the North Adelaide Football Club community mourn the passing of one of our greats, Neil S… - 4 years ago

@RonnyLerner: Very sorry to hear of the passing of Neil Sachse. Learned of his tragic story as a kid and I doubt there have been… - 4 years ago

@DrRimmer: RT @westernbulldogs: Vale Neil Sachse. Our condolences are with the Sachse family following the sad passing of former player Neil. His st… - 4 years ago

@DrRimmer: RT @7NewsAdelaide: Vale Neil Sachse. One of football's toughest players, turned disability advocate, has died. - 4 years ago

@DrRimmer: RT @abcmelbourne: Footballer Neil Sachse, who became spinal treatment advocate, dies aged 69 - 4 years ago