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 48)
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 an Australian rules football coach and former player. [1]

Ward was a defender and was named as Melbourne'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.

References

  1. "Daniel Ward appointed Sandringham FC VFL Senior Coach for 2026". Sandringham Football Club. 4 September 2025. Archived from the original on 4 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.