Daniel Ward (footballer)

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Daniel Ward
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Personal information
Full name Daniel Ward
Date of birth (1977-07-09) 9 July 1977 (age 43)
Original team(s) Hoppers Crossing
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 84 kg (185 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1997–2007 Melbourne 136 (31)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2007.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Daniel Ward (born 9 July 1977) is a former Australian Rules footballer for the Melbourne Demons.

Ward was a defender and was named as the club's 'Most Improved Player' after the 1999 season. Two years later he was fifth in Melbourne's best and fairest. He is a former Fitzroy Football Club reserves player.

Ward was a 'run and carry' type player, known for his dashing runs and rebounding attacks from defence. His style of play was not flashy, but very determined and team centred. Despite Melbourne losing the 2000 Grand Final to Essendon, Ward was amongst Melbourne's best performed players that day.


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