Daniel Curtin (footballer)
| Daniel Curtin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Daniel Curtin | ||
| Date of birth | 8 March 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Western Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | Claremont | ||
| Draft | No. 8, 2023 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 8, 2024, Adelaide vs. Port Adelaide, at Adelaide Oval | ||
| Height | 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Weight | 94 kg (207 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Key Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Adelaide | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | Adelaide | 1 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 8, 2024. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Daniel Curtin is a professional Australian rules footballer who was selected by the Adelaide Football Club as the number 8 pick in the 2023 AFL draft.[1] He previously played for Claremont in the WAFL.
Early life[edit]
Curtin played for the Claremont Football Club in his junior career. Curtin was selected in the All-Australian team after the 2023 AFL Under 18 Championships and captained the Claremont Colts team to the 2023 premiership.[2] He excelled at both senior and State level throughout the 2023 season.[3]
AFL career[edit]
Curtin was selected by Adelaide at pick number 8 in the 2023 national draft[1] after the Crows traded up in a deal with Greater Western Sydney which saw them give up pick number 11 and 15 in return for pick number 8 and 17. Curtin seemed a perfect suitor for Adelaide, who were lacking defensive height due to the departure of Tom Doedee and the injuries of Nick Murray and Jordon Butts. A versatile player who played as a defender, forward and midfield during his junior career,[4] Curtin was projected to be a top 5 pick but dropped down to pick number 8.[5][6]
His long-awaited debut was announced on 30 April, 2024, two days prior to the Round 8 Showdown versus Port Adelaide.[7] He was the last of the first nine 2023 national draftees to make their debut. Playing as a tall half-back, Curtin debuted with 9 disposals in 56% time on ground. He was substituted off tactically at three quarter time and replaced by veteran Brodie Smith.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Daniel Curtin | AFL". afc.com.au. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "WATCH: Potential top-two pick Curtin lives up to the hype". The West Australian. 2023-09-25. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ "Daniel Curtin Draft Profile". Rookie Central. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "Is this Australia's most versatile AFL draft prospect?". PerthNow. 2023-05-08. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ "AFL Phantom Draft 2023: Top 30 prospects, first round projections | Sporting News Australia". www.sportingnews.com. 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Curtin headlines battle of young guns in WAFL Colts decider". PerthNow. 2023-09-21. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ "Crows' prized draftee set for Showdown, will Rozee join him?". The Advertiser. 30 April 2024.
External links[edit]
- Daniel Curtin's profile on the official website of the Adelaide Football Club
- Daniel Curtin's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Daniel Curtin at AustralianFootball.com
