There are names you recognise from premiership photos, and others you recognise from the way the club works. D Mcniece fits comfortably in both conversations. Over 163 games, they developed a reputation for consistency when it mattered, often doing the job that allowed others to shine. Not every honour roll career is defined by medals, and D Mcniece is a good reminder of that: contribution isn’t always packaged as a flag. Individual honours followed too, with Best & Fairest recognition in 1988 — a nod to influence beyond highlights and a reward for consistency. As captain in 1991, D Mcniece helped turn standards into habits — the quiet kind of leadership that lasts long after the season ends. Stories about D Mcniece often include the little things: checking on a teammate, helping a junior, or being the first to sweep the sheds after everyone else has left. People remember D Mcniece for the small, repeatable plays: the shepherd that frees a runner, the chase that forces an error, the voice that resets structure. D Mcniece’s record is a reminder that clubs are built by people who do the work when no one is watching. That’s why the name belongs on the honour roll. To this day, D Mcniece is cited as an example of what it means to represent Northcote Park properly. Every club has turning points; D Mcniece was involved in enough of them to be remembered long after the seasons rolled on. It’s the sort of legacy that gets passed on in training drills, in committee rooms, and in the stories told after games.