Daniel Venables (born 19 November 1998) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was the youngest member of the Eagles 2018 premiership side.
| Daniel Venables | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 19 November 1998 | ||
| Original team(s) | Western Jets (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 13, 2016 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2018, West Coast vs. Sydney, at Optus Stadium | ||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2017–2021 | West Coast | 21 (11) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2021. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Junior career
editVenables originally represented Keilor Football Club and his school Penleigh and Essendon Grammar.[1] Throughout his junior career, he mainly played as a midfielder or forward.[2][3] In 2015, he played for Vic Metro in the 2015 under-16 national championships, breaking his leg against South Australia in the opening game after landing awkwardly in a marking contest. The same year, Venables had surgery on his shoulder. In 2016, he was named in the under-18 All-Australian side after a strong performance for Vic Metro in the national championships. Venables kicked six goals over four matches while averaging 13 disposals, 5.5 tackles and 6.3 contested possessions.[4] He played three TAC Cup games for the Western Jets, limited by school football duties.[3] Venables was unable to test at the AFL Draft Combine due to a foot injury,[2] but was still considered a likely first-round pick at the upcoming 2016 national draft.[3][2]
AFL career
editVenables was drafted by West Coast with their first selection and thirteenth overall in the 2016 national draft.[1] His foot injury prevented him from participating in the 2017 preseason, but he recovered in time for a March reserves match with West Coast's West Australian Football League (WAFL) affiliate East Perth.[5] At the start of the 2017 WAFL season, Venables was restricted to reserves matches on limited minutes, but built up form and played eight league games, averaging over one goal and 13 disposals. He was about to play his first AFL match against the Geelong Cats in round 13, but suffered turf toe in training,[6] ruling him out for the season.[7] Nevertheless, Venables extended his contract in July by two years (until 2020).[8] He made his debut in the opening round of the 2018 AFL season in a twenty-nine point loss to Sydney at Perth Stadium.[9] Venables played four games before injuring his ankle against Gold Coast.[10] He was kept out for two months,[11] and played another eight games before his first AFL final against Collingwood,[12] where he recorded seven tackles.[13] Venables impressed against Melbourne in the preliminary final, accumulating 17 disposals and kicking a goal.[14] He was part of West Coast's premiership side, but had little impact on the Grand Final, recording only three disposals.[15]
During Round 9 of the 2019 season, Venables suffered a severe concussion in the match versus Melbourne in which his head hit the hip of opponent Tim Smith during a marking contest, and despite being on the clubs list for both the 2020 and 2021 season, he formally announced his retirement due to the ongoing symptoms.
Statistics
edit- Statistics are correct to the end of round 9, 2019[16]
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| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
| 2018† | West Coast | 18 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 75 | 69 | 144 | 42 | 38 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 9.6 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| 2019 | West Coast | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 29 | 56 | 18 | 16 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 9.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Career | 21 | 11 | 10 | 102 | 98 | 200 | 60 | 54 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 9.5 | 2.9 | 2.6 | ||
Personal life
editVenables is the grandson of North Melbourne footballer Fred Robinson and the great-grandson of Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee Johnny Lewis.[4] Venables became engaged to Nine News Perth weather presenter Scherri-Lee Biggs in December 2022.[17] The couple have a daughter, born in February 2024.[18]
References
edit- ^ a b Michell, Tim (25 November 2016). "Keilor produces another AFL player with Daniel Venables chosen by West Coast at pick No.13 in 2016 AFL National Draft". Maribyrnong Leader. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ a b c Guthrie, Ben (13 November 2016). "Tomorrow's heroes: Daniel Venables, the great grandson of a Hall of Famer". afl.com.au. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- ^ a b c D'Anello, Luke (23 November 2016). "Daniel Venables top of Western Jets' class ahead of AFL National Draft". Maribyrnong Leader. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- ^ a b Beveridge, Riley (19 November 2016). "Daniel Venables on how a broken leg in 2015 steeled his resolve ahead of this year's national draft". Fox Sports Australia. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- ^ Dickinson, Rhys (10 April 2017). "Venables eager to play "free footy"". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ^ Dickinson, Rhys (7 December 2017). "Fit Venables ready to fire". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ^ Lacy, Bridget (18 November 2017). "First-round pick Daniel Venables to resume hunting an Eagles debut". The West Australian. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ^ King, Travis (19 July 2017). "Eagles lock in talented mid with new deal". afl.com.au. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ^ Robinson, Chris (23 March 2018). "West Coast Eagles to blood three debutants for first time since 1996". The West Australian. Seven West Media. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ King, Travis (16 April 2018). "Eagles brace for another lower leg injury". afl.com.au. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ^ Stocks, Gary (17 April 2018). "Venables facing long injury layoff". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ^ King, Travis (3 September 2018). "Finals nerves no worries for young Eagle". afl.com.au. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ^ Ramsey, Michael (28 September 2018). "AFL grand final 2018: Pressure key for West Coast Eagles rookie Daniel Venables". Australian Associated Press. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ^ Black, Sarah (28 September 2018). "Eagles' Grand Final debutants hold no fear". afl.com.au. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ^ Guthrie, Ben (29 September 2018). "Every Eagle rated from the Grand Final". afl.com.au. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ^ "AFL Tables - Daniel Venables - Stats - Statistics". afltables.com. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ "Former Eagle, Miss Universe confirm ENGAGEMENT". PerthNow. 24 December 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ Renouf, Taylor (9 February 2024). "Former AFL star & TV host welcome baby, reveal adorable name". PerthNow. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
External links
edit- Daniel Venables's playing statistics from AFL Tables