Daniel McPherson
Sydney
AFL career
111 games36 goals
- Debut
- R13 1994 v FSC19 June 1994
- Most recent
- R4 2003 v HAW19 Apr 2003
Stats
2003 | SYD | 3 | 6.7 | 5.3 | 12.0 | 2.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 53 |
2002 | SYD | 15 | 8.3 | 4.3 | 12.5 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 49 |
2001 | SYD | 22 | 9.3 | 6.3 | 15.6 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 61 |
2000 | SYD | 10 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 18.1 | 4.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 67 |
1999 | SYD | 16 | 7.1 | 4.8 | 11.9 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 47 |
1998 | SYD | 16 | 8.9 | 5.1 | 14.0 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 50 |
1997 | SYD | 5 | 7.8 | 4.0 | 11.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 43 |
1996 | SYD | 19 | 9.1 | 3.5 | 12.6 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 48 |
1995 | SYD | 3 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 5.7 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 23 |
1994 | SYD | 2 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 7.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 24 |
Bio
Hailing from the Riverina football stronghold of Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong, Daniel McPherson arrived at the Sydney Swans as a talented local recruit who quickly adapted to the rigours of AFL football. Known affectionately as "Frosty," he made his mark as a versatile defender and midfielder, capable of playing tight checking roles or finding the ball in space. His breakout season came in 1996, where he earned an AFL Rising Star nomination and played a role in the Swans' famous run to the Grand Final, featuring in the side that ultimately fell to North Melbourne at the MCG.
While his early career showed immense promise, McPherson's decade-long tenure at the club was often hampered by interruptions that restricted him to 111 games. Despite this, he remained a highly respected figure within the playing group, valued by coaches like Rodney Eade for his discipline, footy IQ, and "team-first" attitude. A loyal servant during a transformative era for the Swans, he retired in 2003 and was awarded life membership, later transitioning into a successful career in high-level football administration.
Profile
- Born
- 05 July 1975 (age 51y 108d)
- Birthplace
- Ganmain, NSW
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 85 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionHailing from the Riverina football stronghold of Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong, Daniel McPherson arrived at the Sydney Swans as a talented local recruit who quickly adapted to the rigours of AFL football. Known affectionately as "Frosty," he made his mark as a versatile defender and midfielder, capable of playing tight checking roles or finding the ball in space. His breakout season came in 1996, where he earned an AFL Rising Star nomination and played a role in the Swans' famous run to the Grand Final, featuring in the side that ultimately fell to North Melbourne at the MCG.
While his early career showed immense promise, McPherson's decade-long tenure at the club was often hampered by interruptions that restricted him to 111 games. Despite this, he remained a highly respected figure within the playing group, valued by coaches like Rodney Eade for his discipline, footy IQ, and "team-first" attitude. A loyal servant during a transformative era for the Swans, he retired in 2003 and was awarded life membership, later transitioning into a successful career in high-level football administration.