Daniel Motlop facts for kids
Daniel Motlop (born 16 March 1982) is a former Australian rules footballer. He played 130 senior games in the Australian Football League (AFL). Daniel played for both the North Melbourne Football Club and the Port Adelaide Football Club. After his AFL career, he continued to play football for the Wanderers Football Club.
Daniel is an Indigenous Australian from the Larrakia people. He is also a co-founder and general manager of a native foods business. This business is called Something Wild and started in 2016. It is located in the Barossa Valley, South Australia.
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Daniel Motlop at training in 2007
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| Full name | Daniel Motlop | ||
| Date of birth | 16 March 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia | ||
| Original team | North Adelaide (SANFL) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
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Daniel Motlop's Early Life and Family
Daniel Motlop was born on 16 March 1982. He grew up in Darwin, Northern Territory. Daniel is a proud Larrakia man.
A Family of Footballers
Many of Daniel's family members have played in the AFL. His older brother, Shannon, played for North Melbourne and Melbourne. His younger brother, Steven, played for Port Adelaide. His cousin, Marlon, also played for Port Adelaide.
As of November 2021, Daniel's son, Jesse, plays for the Carlton Football Club. This shows how football runs in the Motlop family!
Daniel Motlop's Football Journey
Playing for the Kangaroos (2001–2005)
Daniel Motlop started his AFL career in 2001. He played for the Kangaroos, also known as North Melbourne. He could play as a defender or a forward. At the end of 2005, Daniel moved to Port Adelaide. He wanted to return to South Australia.
Time with Port Adelaide (2006–2011)
Daniel joined Port Adelaide in late 2005. In the 2007 season, he faced some injuries. He had an ankle injury and a broken collarbone. But he returned strongly in Round 13. He kicked a career-best 6 goals in one game. This helped Port Adelaide win.
In the 2008 AFL season, Daniel was a top goalkicker. He ranked 10th in the AFL for most goals. He kicked 7 goals in a game against Essendon. He also scored 5 goals against Fremantle.
The 2009 season saw Daniel play 11 games. He averaged 2 goals per game. However, he missed much of the season due to a fractured ankle. He had surgery on his ankle. This kept him from playing until Round 7 in 2010. He kicked 3 goals in that game. Daniel was removed from the Port Adelaide team at the end of 2011. He played 83 games and kicked 155 goals for the club.
After the AFL: Continued Football
After leaving the AFL, Daniel continued to play football. He played for the Wanderers Football Club. This team is part of the Northern Territory Football League.
Something Wild: Daniel's Business Adventure
In 2016, Daniel Motlop started a new path. He became a general manager and part-owner of a business. This business is called Something Wild. It focuses on native foods. It is located in the Barossa Valley.
What is Something Wild?
Daniel's brothers, Steven and Shannon, are also involved in the business. Their father, Eddie, helps too. His cousin Marlon was also part of the company as of August 2022.
Something Wild is a food and drink company. It specializes in Indigenous Australian foods. They offer game meats and native greens. They supply these foods to restaurants and people across Australia.
Native Foods and Community Support
Some of the unique foods they offer include magpie goose and kangaroo. They also sell wild boar and green ants. You can find native greens, herbs, and spices. They also provide fruits like kakadu plums and red bush apples.
Something Wild also helps the community. It creates jobs and training for Indigenous Australians.
Awards and Recognition
In 2023, Daniel Motlop received an important award. He won the NAIDOC Week award for Innovation. This award recognized his hard work and vision for Something Wild.
