The AFL’s famous Daniher clan is in mourning after the death of its patriarch Jim.

The 90-year-old farmer died late Friday afternoon on the family’s Hillview property at Ungarie in New South Wales.

The news broke early on Saturday afternoon, before Essendon’s match against Brisbane at the MCG.

Australia has lost one of its finest with the passing – at age 90 – of Ungarie’s Jim Daniher, patriarch of the famous football family & friend to all. Terry, Neale, Anthony & Chris are legends of ⁦@essendonfc⁩ & the ⁦@AFL⁩. Condolences to Edna, the 4 boys & 7 girls. pic.twitter.com/BSgJYrAEoV

— Michael McCormack (@M_McCormackMP) April 13, 2019

At the family’s request, Essendon will wear black armbands at next Friday’s game against North Melbourne.

Jim and wife Edna had four sons and seven daughters, with all four of their boys playing for the Bombers.

Terry, Neale, Anthony and Chris made history in 1990 when they all played for Essendon in the same game. It is the only time four brothers have played in an AFL match.

Between them the four brothers played 752 senior games, also an AFL record.

“Essendon Football Club wishes to extend its deepest condolences to the Daniher family following the passing of James (Jim) Daniher,” the Bombers said in a statement.

“His legacy will live on strong through his wife Edna, their 11 children and families.”

While Terry and Anthony started their AFL careers at South Melbourne – now Sydney – the Danihers’ strongest link is to Essendon.

Terry captained the Bombers in their 1984-85 premierships.
Anthony’s son, Joe, is now a key forward at Essendon.

– with AAP