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Daniel Nielson

Defender
2017
North Melbourne Kangaroos
Daniel Nielson, a former professional Australian rules footballer, left an indelible mark during his time at the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Born on May 9, 1996, Nielson was drafted by North Melbourne as the twenty-fifth overall pick in the 2014 national draft, showcasing his talent and potential early on. Standing tall at an impressive height of 194 cm (6 ft 4 in) and weighing 96 kg (212 lb), Nielson primarily played as a defender, using his physicality and strategic prowess to outmaneuver opponents on the field. His debut in the AFL came in round sixteen of the 2017 season, where he displayed his skills and dedication in a match against Fremantle at Etihad Stadium. Throughout his tenure with North Melbourne from 2015 to 2018, Nielson proved himself as a valuable asset to the team, contributing to their defensive strategies and overall gameplay. Despite being delisted at the end of the 2018 season, Nielson continued to pursue his passion for the sport, playing for the VFL team Werribee in 2019. With a background in the Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup) and a strong presence on the field, Daniel Nielson's journey in Australian rules football is a testament to his commitment, skill, and resilience as a player.

Season Stats:

2017
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Kangaroos
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
7
-
476
25
28%
28
22
32%
-
-
Goals
0
-
-
73
-
-
63
0%
290
0%
Behinds
0
-
-
60
-
-
30
0%
209
0%
Assists
0
-
-
33
-
-
19
0%
187
0%
Disposals
61
8.7
525
825
7%
29
511
12%
8110
1%
Kicks
33
4.7
521
479
7%
29
276
12%
4232
1%
Handballs
28
4
526
482
6%
30
327
9%
3878
1%
Marks
24
3.4
480
199
12%
28
131
18%
1828
1%
Tackles
8
1.1
566
186
4%
31
110
7%
1532
1%
Hitouts
0
-
-
996
-
-
576
0%
913
0%
Clearances
1
0.1
545
172
1%
31
139
1%
791
0%
Frees For
6
0.9
423
70
9%
23
37
16%
434
1%
Frees Against
9
1.3
348
59
15%
18
30
30%
396
2%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Kangaroos

All Season Stats (2017)

Games Played
Total 7
Goals
Total 0
Avg -
Behinds
Total 0
Avg -
Assists
Total 0
Avg -
Disposals
Total 61
Avg 8.7
Kicks
Total 33
Avg 4.7
Handballs
Total 28
Avg 4
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 54% - 46%
Marks
Total 24
Avg 3.4
Tackles
Total 8
Avg 1.1
Hitouts
Total 0
Avg -
Clearances
Total 1
Avg 0.1
Frees For
Total 6
Avg 0.9
Frees Against
Total 9
Avg 1.3

Daniel Nielson - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Daniel Nielson - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Daniel Nielson - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Daniel Nielson' 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 Nielson - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Daniel Nielson' 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 Nielson - 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 Nielson - 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 Nielson in the context of their team and the league as a whole.