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 at amateur level.
Daniel Curtin | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Daniel Curtin | ||
Date of birth | 8 March 2005 | ||
Place of birth | Western Australia | ||
Original team(s) | Claremont (WAFL), West Coast JFC | ||
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 | 2 (0) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 9, 2024. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Early life
editCurtin 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
editCurtin 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