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Daniel Merrett

Defender
2011 - 2016
Brisbane Lions
Daniel Merrett, affectionately known as "Sauce," is a retired Australian rules footballer who made his mark playing for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). Born on December 12, 1984, in Adelaide, South Australia, Merrett started his football journey with Southport in the QAFL before being drafted at No. 30 in the 2002 national draft. Standing tall at 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) and weighing in at 103 kg (227 lb), Merrett primarily played as a defender during his career. His impressive skills and dedication to the game earned him a spot on the Brisbane Lions' roster from 2003 to 2016. After retiring from professional play, Merrett continued his involvement in the sport by serving as the women's forwards coach for the Brisbane Lions in 2020. Throughout his time on the field, Daniel Merrett showcased resilience, leadership, and a true passion for the game. His contributions to the Brisbane Lions and the AFL left a lasting impact on fans and teammates alike. Off the field, Merrett's commitment to coaching demonstrates his desire to pass on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of footballers.

Season Stats:

2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Lions
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
19
-
221
26
73%
8
22
86%
-
-
Goals
1
0.1
418
82
1%
28
23
4%
254
0%
Behinds
0
-
-
54
-
-
18
0%
190
0%
Assists
1
0.1
442
28
4%
24
19
5%
161
1%
Disposals
172
9.1
384
802
21%
20
508
34%
7424
2%
Kicks
96
5.1
372
503
19%
18
300
32%
4052
2%
Handballs
76
4
373
472
16%
19
265
29%
3372
2%
Marks
57
3
293
222
26%
14
91
63%
1600
4%
Tackles
32
1.7
361
188
17%
19
128
25%
1498
2%
Hitouts
0
-
-
928
-
-
558
0%
869
0%
Clearances
2
0.1
491
191
1%
27
106
2%
797
0%
Frees For
21
1.1
104
71
30%
6
34
62%
444
5%
Frees Against
38
2
14
53
72%
2
43
88%
465
8%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Lions

All Season Stats (2011-2016)

Games Played
Total 97
Goals
Total 53
Avg 0.5
Behinds
Total 29
Avg 0.3
Assists
Total 10
Avg 0.1
Disposals
Total 1113
Avg 11.5
Kicks
Total 680
Avg 7
Handballs
Total 433
Avg 4.5
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 61% - 39%
Marks
Total 432
Avg 4.5
Tackles
Total 175
Avg 1.8
Hitouts
Total 110
Avg 1.1
Clearances
Total 42
Avg 0.4
Frees For
Total 63
Avg 0.6
Frees Against
Total 150
Avg 1.5

Daniel Merrett - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Daniel Merrett - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Daniel Merrett - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Daniel Merrett' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Daniel Merrett - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Daniel Merrett' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Daniel Merrett - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Daniel Merrett - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Daniel Merrett in the context of their team and the league as a whole.