Daniel Talia
Adelaide
AFL career
200 games6 goals
- Debut
- R15 2011 v SYD2 July 2011
- Most recent
- R18 2020 v RCH19 Sept 2020
Stats
2020 | ADE | 14 | 5.9 | 2.9 | 8.8 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 37 | 66 |
2019 | ADE | 22 | 7.8 | 4.4 | 12.2 | 5.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 57 | 70 |
2018 | ADE | 18 | 7.7 | 6.6 | 14.3 | 5.1 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 58 | 70 |
2017 | ADE | 24 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 12.5 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50 | 65 |
2016 | ADE | 24 | 8.7 | 6.9 | 15.6 | 6.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 65 | 77 |
2015 | ADE | 22 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 10.6 | 3.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 45 | 48 |
2014 | ADE | 22 | 7.6 | 4.2 | 11.8 | 4.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 49 | 58 |
2013 | ADE | 22 | 6.5 | 4.7 | 11.2 | 4.2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 46 | 56 |
2012 | ADE | 23 | 4.7 | 3.4 | 8.1 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 34 | 50 |
2011 | ADE | 9 | 6.6 | 5.7 | 12.2 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 53 | 63 |
RCH | AO | R18 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 24 | 41 |
GWS | AO | R16 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 39 | 48 |
HAW | AO | R15 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 30 | 65 |
WBD | MS | R12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 14 |
MEL | AO | R10 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 35 | 77 |
NTH | MS | R9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 25 | 66 |
ESS | AO | R8 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 57 | 102 |
STK | AO | R7 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 73 | 108 |
WCE | Gabba | R6 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 59 | 75 |
FRE | MS | R5 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 43 | 69 |
BRL | Gabba | R4 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 32 | 76 |
GCS | MS | R3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 23 | 40 |
PAD | AO | R2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 27 | 64 |
SYD | AO | R1 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 41 | 79 |
Bio
Selected with pick 13 in the 2009 National Draft from the Calder Cannons, Daniel Talia arrived at Adelaide with strong football pedigree as the grandson of Footscray premiership player Harvey Stevens. He quickly established himself as the anchor of the Crows' defence, winning the Rising Star award in 2012. A quintessential lockdown full-back, Talia was renowned for his spoiling ability, physical strength, and discipline in one-on-one contests against the league's most dangerous power forwards. Rather than seeking high possession counts or providing dashing rebound, he built his reputation on completely neutralising his direct opponent, a skillset that earned him All-Australian selection in 2014 and 2016.
Talia's consistency was further recognised when he won the Malcolm Blight Medal as the club's best and fairest in 2014, and he remained a vital pillar during Adelaide's contending years, including the 2017 Grand Final campaign. He reached the 200-game milestone in 2021, but his time at West Lakes ended abruptly at the conclusion of that season. Amidst a deep list rebuild under Matthew Nicks, the club opted not to offer the veteran a new contract. Although he explored opportunities to continue his career elsewhere, ongoing foot injuries ultimately forced his retirement, cementing his legacy as one of the most reliable stoppers in Adelaide's history.
Profile
- Born
- 02 Oct 1991 (age 35y 19d)
- Birthplace
- Victoria
- Height
- 195 cm
- Weight
- 97 kg
Teams
Honours
- All-Australian(2×) 2014, 2016
- Rising Star Award2012
- 22 Under 22(3×) 2012, 2013, 2014
- Adelaide B&F2014
- 3rd
- 2013
- Top 10
- 2012, 2015, 2016, 2019
Family
- Grandfather:Harvey Stevens
- Brother:Michael Talia
Bio
1 revisionSelected with pick 13 in the 2009 National Draft from the Calder Cannons, Daniel Talia arrived at Adelaide with strong football pedigree as the grandson of Footscray premiership player Harvey Stevens. He quickly established himself as the anchor of the Crows' defence, winning the Rising Star award in 2012. A quintessential lockdown full-back, Talia was renowned for his spoiling ability, physical strength, and discipline in one-on-one contests against the league's most dangerous power forwards. Rather than seeking high possession counts or providing dashing rebound, he built his reputation on completely neutralising his direct opponent, a skillset that earned him All-Australian selection in 2014 and 2016.
Talia's consistency was further recognised when he won the Malcolm Blight Medal as the club's best and fairest in 2014, and he remained a vital pillar during Adelaide's contending years, including the 2017 Grand Final campaign. He reached the 200-game milestone in 2021, but his time at West Lakes ended abruptly at the conclusion of that season. Amidst a deep list rebuild under Matthew Nicks, the club opted not to offer the veteran a new contract. Although he explored opportunities to continue his career elsewhere, ongoing foot injuries ultimately forced his retirement, cementing his legacy as one of the most reliable stoppers in Adelaide's history.