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4 Daniel Cross

 
Details
Number 4
Height 187cm
Weight 86kg
DOB 30-03-1983
Debut 2002
Games Goals
2011 22 2011 1
Career 187 Career 28
Dreamteam Points
2011 2140 Go to Dream Team

The ever consistent performer put his body on the line in trademark fashion in 2011 and averaged over 24 possessions per game for the seventh season in a row. The club stalwart’s season was acknowledged by taking out the Scott West Most Courageous Player award. Ranked No. 1 at the club for tackles (125, averaging 5.7), handballs (323, averaging 14.7) and marks (125, averaging 5.7) in 2011. His fearless style of play was recognised with a nomination for Most Courageous Player at the AFLPA awards.

Player honours: best and fairest 2008; 2nd best and fairest 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011; 3rd best and fairest 2006;
All-Australian nominee 2008; International Rules Series 2010; NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2004; pre-season premiership side 2010.

Brownlow Medal: 2011 votes 6; career votes 49.


Draft history:
2000 National AFL Draft 4th round selection (Western Bulldogs) No. 56 overall.

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs: Albury
  • Clubs: Western Bulldogs
  • Debut: 2002
  • Recruited from: Albury (NSW) / Murray U18
  • AFL Awards: International Rules Series 2010; National Bank’s AFL Rising Star nominee 2004
  • Club Awards: Pre-season premiership side 2010; Best and fairest winner 2008, 2nd best and fairest 2005, 2009 & 2010; 3rd best and fairest 2006; Best Team Person 2004
  • Brownlow Votes: 49
Disposals Marks Stoppages Frees General play Scoring
 
1
L 113 - 58
9
13
22
5
1
0
2
5
0
0
2
W 123 - 45
11
18
29
6
3
2
0
4
0
0
3
W 122 - 51
15
22
37
11
0
4
3
1
0
1
5
L 85 - 78
9
14
23
2
0
1
0
5
0
0
6
L 105 - 57
12
14
26
7
0
1
3
8
0
0
7
L 65 - 73
11
13
24
5
2
2
4
8
0
0
8
W 153 - 118
11
17
28
6
2
0
0
8
0
0
9
L 175 - 52
11
14
25
6
1
1
1
6
0
0
10
L 62 - 91
4
11
15
1
3
3
1
4
0
0
11
L 148 - 87
5
13
18
6
8
3
1
6
0
0
12
L 81 - 57
3
14
17
4
0
0
1
1
0
1
13
W 100 - 70
10
15
25
3
0
3
2
5
0
0
14
W 88 - 110
11
18
29
7
2
0
1
8
0
0
15
W 127 - 63
10
14
24
10
3
2
0
7
0
0
16
W 96 - 69
10
11
21
6
2
0
1
4
0
0
17
L 142 - 111
13
12
25
4
1
0
0
9
1
0
18
L 114 - 75
5
5
10
5
0
0
1
9
0
0
19
L 95 - 103
7
14
21
6
5
1
1
3
0
0
21
L 101 - 150
12
15
27
4
2
3
1
3
0
0
22
W 97 - 157
9
21
30
6
2
3
3
4
0
0
23
L 113 - 67
8
17
25
6
2
1
0
6
0
0
24
W 107 - 61
11
18
29
9
3
2
2
11
0
0

News

AGM Awards

At the Annual General Meeting several players and members dedicated to the Club were recognised for their contribution..Friday, December 17, 2010 - 9:26AM

Cross reflects on milestone

The hard-working midfielder has praised the influence of Rodney Eade as he prepares for his 150th game this weekendWednesday, July 21, 2010 - 3:32PM

St Kilda scalp needed: Cross

Western Bulldogs midfielder Daniel Cross says beating the Saints will send his side into the premiership contention it seeksTuesday, April 27, 2010 - 5:21PM

Ankle's fine now for the Saints

Daniel Cross says he is relieved and excited to be part of this year's finals campaign after recovering from ankle surgery late in the season Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 5:16PM

Saints supremacy irrelevant for Cross

Bulldogs gun Daniel Cross says his side is ready to go a step better than 2008Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 4:58PM

Video

Bulldogs go Surfing!

Check out the team as they try another sport - Surfing!Wednesday, February 02, 2011 - 9:55AM

Western Bulldogs 2008 Best and Fairest

Daniel Cross - 2008 Western Bulldog Best and FairestThursday, January 01, 2009 - 10:59PM

Best & Fairest: Daniel Cross - Western Bulldogs

Best & Fairest: Daniel Cross - Western BulldogsFriday, October 24, 2008 - 6:42PM

Western Bulldogs Season Highlights 2007

All the highlights from season 2007.Monday, October 15, 2007 - 1:00AM

Bulldogs TV - Scott West & Daniel Cross

FREE! Bulldogs TV catches up with Scott West & Daniel Cross to discuss that amazing over the head handball delivered by West to Cross in the third quarter of the Round 10 clashFriday, June 09, 2006 - 10:56AM

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