Neil’s sporting career began when he debuted with the Footscray Football Club in 1979 after being recruited from Traralgon in Victoria.

He went on to play 139 games for the Bulldogs and remained with the club until 1986 before he made the move to the Sydney Swans in 1987. Playing more of a defensive role, he played 96 games in total until 1993 when he hung up his boots.

In 1996 Neil worked in the Network Ten Melbourne newsroom and reported for Sports Tonight before returning to Sydney in 2001 where he is now a sports reporter.  He contributes to Sports Tonight and is a valued member of TEN’s commentary team with his role as Boundary Rider for all Sydney Swans home games.