Daniel Connors
Daniel Connors (born 22 September 1988) is an Australian rules footballer who was selected at number 58 overall in the 2006 AFL national draft by the Richmond Football Club. Originally from the Echuca Football Club, he played for Bendigo Pioneers in the TAC Cup and was named in the 2006 TAC Cup Team of the Year and the All-Australian team after representing Victoria Country at the National Under 18 Championships. Daniel Connors was considered a "steal" from the 2006 National Draft as many touted him as a possible top 20 pick but slipped down to the 58th selection where Richmond selected him with their third selection.
| Daniel Connors | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Daniel Connors | ||
| Date of birth | 22 September 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Echuca / Bendigo Pioneers | ||
| Draft |
58th overall, 2006 Richmond | ||
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfield / half forward flank / half back flank | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Port Melbourne | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2007–2012 | Richmond | 29 (11) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2012. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
After playing 18 games in his first two-season, Connors' contract was extended in 2008 and with a change of coach at the end of the 2009 season, he was seen as a potential key to Richmond's future success.