Daniel Curtin (footballer)

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Daniel Curtin
Personal information
Full name Daniel Curtin
Date of birth (2005-03-08) 8 March 2005 (age 19)
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
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2024– Adelaide 5 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 22, 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 at amateur level.

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Early life

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

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. It wasn't until round 22 against the Western Bulldogs that Curtin played an entire game without being substituted, and he made it count by kicking his first two career goals as well as creating three clearances. [8]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of round 22, 2024 [9]
Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
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  D  
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  T  
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  M  
 Marks
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game) Votes
GBKHDMTGBKHDMT
2024 Adelaide 65201419331030.40.02.83.86.62.00.6TBD
Career5201419331030.40.02.83.86.62.00.60

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References

  1. 1 2 "Daniel Curtin | AFL". afc.com.au. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  2. ↑ "WATCH: Potential top-two pick Curtin lives up to the hype". The West Australian. 2023-09-25. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  3. ↑ "Daniel Curtin Draft Profile". Rookie Central. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  4. ↑ "Is this Australia's most versatile AFL draft prospect?". PerthNow. 2023-05-08. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  5. ↑ "AFL Phantom Draft 2023: Top 30 prospects, first round projections | Sporting News Australia". www.sportingnews.com. 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  6. ↑ "Curtin headlines battle of young guns in WAFL Colts decider". PerthNow. 2023-09-21. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  7. ↑ "Crows' prized draftee set for Showdown, will Rozee join him?". The Advertiser. 30 April 2024.
  8. ↑ Kimber, Howard (11 August 2024). "Bulldogs back in the pack after big loss to Crows". afl.com.au. Australian Football League.
  9. ↑ "AFL Tables - Daniel Curtin - Stats - Statistics". afltables.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
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