Daniel Nielson
Daniel Nielson (born 9 May 1996) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by North Melbourne with their second selection and twenty-fifth overall in the 2014 national draft.[1] He made his debut in the four point loss to Fremantle at Etihad Stadium in round sixteen of the 2017 season.[2] Nielson is of German ancestry.[3] He was delisted at the end of the 2018 season.[4] Neilson played for VFL team Werribee in 2019. [5]
| Daniel Nielson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Daniel Nielson | ||
| Date of birth | 9 May 1996 | ||
| Original team(s) | Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 25, 2014 national draft | ||
| Debut |
Round 16, 2017, North Melbourne vs. Fremantle, at Etihad Stadium | ||
| Height | 194 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 96 kg (212 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2015–2018 | North Melbourne | 7 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2018. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
References
- Landsberger, Sam (26 December 2014). "North Melbourne recruits Daniel Nielson and Ed Vickers-Willis mark memorable AFL draft". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- Wood, Lauren (9 July 2017). "Daniel Nielson overcomes knee reconstruction to make his North Melbourne debut". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- AFLPA Multicultural Map
- "North farewells six". 28 August 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
- "Neilson back in the "Big W"". Retrieved 29 September 2019.
External links
- Daniel Nielson's profile on the official website of the North Melbourne Football Club
- Daniel Nielson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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