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.
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.
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.
The four brothers played 752 senior games, also an AFL record.
