Daniel Ward
Date of Birth
9 July, 1977
Height/Weight
185cm, 84kg
Nickname
Position
Midfield/Defender
Number(s)
49, 26, 10 (Melbourne)
Debut
Round 1, 1994
Draft
No 18, 1997 AFL rookie draft
Daniel Ward (born 9 July 1977) is a former Australian Rules footballer for the Melbourne Demons.
Ward was a defender and was named as the club'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.