Caleb Daniel
Caleb Daniel | |||
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![]() Daniel in August 2018 | |||
Personal information | |||
Full name | Caleb Daniel | ||
Nickname(s) | CD | ||
Date of birth | 7 July 1996 | ||
Original team(s) | South Adelaide | ||
Draft | No. 46, 2014 national draft | ||
Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) | ||
Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Midfield/Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Western Bulldogs | ||
Number | 35 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2015– | Western Bulldogs | 91 (27) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2019. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Caleb Daniel (born 7 July 1996) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is currently listed as the shortest player (standing at 168 cm) in the AFL,[1] and is one of the few players who regularly wears a protective helmet, having done so since his playing days at junior level.[2]
Early days and career
Daniel was originally from Beaudesert, Queensland before he moved to Adelaide and studied at Aberfoyle Park High School and played eleven senior games for South Adelaide in the SANFL. He credits his coach at South Adelaide, former Fitzroy and St Kilda rover Brad Gotch, for instilling confidence in him at the start of his senior career.[3]
Daniel was selected by the Bulldogs with pick 46 of the 2014 National Draft. While he was overlooked by other clubs due to his short stature, Simon Dalrymple, the Bulldogs' chief recruiter at the time, had been impressed by Daniel, commenting: "His decision-making stood out, his ball-handling... He can keep on running. And he's got fantastic agility, and when you've got that lateral movement it buys you a bit more time."[4] He made his debut in an 11-point win against Carlton as the starting substitute in round 14 of the 2015 season.[5]
2016: A Memorable Season
After the promise shown in his debut season, Daniel took his game to the next level the following season, playing all but two games due to calf injury and playing a key role in the Bulldogs' drought-breaking premiership. In Round 4 2016, he was the round nominee for the 2016 AFL Rising Star after collecting 25 disposals in a 36-point win against Carlton.[6] He would finish runner-up to Sydney's Callum Mills. Daniel was among the Bulldogs' best players in the Elimination Final win over West Coast at Subiaco Oval, amassing a then career-high 33 disposals and kicking a goal.[7][8]
Statistics
- Statistics are correct to the end of Round 8, 2019 season[9]
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Marks |
Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
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G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
2015 | Western Bulldogs | 35 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 55 | 76 | 131 | 23 | 22 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 5.5 | 7.6 | 13.1 | 2.3 | 2.2 |
2016 | Western Bulldogs | 35 | 24 | 11 | 9 | 279 | 239 | 518 | 89 | 79 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 11.6 | 11.0 | 21.6 | 3.7 | 3.3 |
2017 | Western Bulldogs | 35 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 210 | 224 | 434 | 59 | 57 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 10.5 | 11.2 | 21.7 | 2.95 | 2.85 |
2018 | Western Bulldogs | 35 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 214 | 206 | 420 | 84 | 63 | 0.2 | 0.35 | 10.7 | 10.3 | 21.0 | 4.2 | 3.15 |
2019 | Western Bulldogs | 35 | 8 | 141 | 78 | 219 | 26 | 26 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 17.6 | 9.75 | 27.4 | 3.25 | 3.25 | ||
Career | 82 | 26 | 23 | 899 | 823 | 1722 | 281 | 247 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 11.0 | 10.0 | 21.0 | 3.4 | 3.0 |
Honours and achievements
- Team
- Individual
- AFL Rising Star nominee: 2016
References
- ^ Edwards, Nat (27 November 2014). "Bulldogs a fitting home for diminutive Caleb Daniel". AFL.com.au. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- ^ Cherny, Daniel (11 July 2018). "Irish helmet in vogue, but jury still out". The Age.
- ^ Guthrie, Ben (18 April 2016). "Tiny but mighty Dog taught to be a 'smart runner'".
- ^ Hanlon, Peter (7 August 2015). "Bulldog Caleb Daniel makes short work of a big ask". The Age.
- ^ Landsberger, Sam (4 July 2015). "Bulldogs youngster Caleb Daniel ignites Western Bulldogs on debut against Carlton". Herald Sun. News Corp. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ Landsberger, Sam (18 April 2016). "Caleb Daniel snares Round 4 Rising Star nomination, eighth Western Bulldog since 2013". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ "West Coast v Western Bulldogs, Thursday 8 September 2016". Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- ^ Reed, David (8 September 2016). "Every Bulldog rated: Million-dollar Dog's breakout game against Eagles". AFL.com.au. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- ^ "Caleb Daniel". AFL Tables. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
External links
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- Caleb Daniel's profile on the official website of the Western Bulldogs
- Caleb Daniel's playing statistics from AFL Tables