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13 Daniel Giansiracusa

 
Details
Number 13
Height 182cm
Weight 82kg
DOB 11-03-1982
Debut 2001
Games Goals
2011 20 2011 45
Career 219 Career 263
Dreamteam Points
2011 1766 Go to Dream Team

The experienced flanker/midfielder produced another standout season, kicking a career-best 45 goals. Played 20 games, averaged 18.2 possessions and was second at the club in marks, with 114 at an average of 5.7. One of the club’s most experienced leaders and still at the top of his game. Signed a new two-year contract at the end of 2011.


Player honours:
3rd best and fairest 2010; International Rules Series 2005; AFL Rising Star nominee 2001; pre-season premiership side 2010.

Brownlow Medal: 2011 votes 3; career votes 33.


Draft history: 1999 National AFL Draft 2nd round selection (Western Bulldogs) No. 32 overall on-traded by North Melbourne to the Brisbane Lions for Michael Martin.

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs: Williamstown
  • Clubs: Western Bulldogs
  • Debut: 2001
  • Recruited from: Williamstown / Western U18
  • AFL Awards: International Rules Series 2005; AFL Rising Star nominee 2001
  • Club Awards: Pre-season premiership 2010; 3rd best and fairest 2010; Best First Year Player 2001
  • Brownlow Votes: 33
Disposals Marks Stoppages Frees General play Scoring
 
1
L 113 - 58
11
2
13
3
0
0
1
3
2
1
2
W 123 - 45
10
7
17
9
0
1
2
1
2
1
3
W 122 - 51
10
4
14
9
0
0
1
1
0
1
5
L 85 - 78
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6
L 105 - 57
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7
L 65 - 73
11
11
22
10
0
0
0
2
2
1
8
W 153 - 118
9
7
16
2
0
1
1
5
1
0
9
L 175 - 52
11
6
17
7
0
1
2
1
1
0
10
L 62 - 91
15
7
22
5
0
0
2
1
3
2
11
L 148 - 87
15
8
23
7
0
1
1
4
5
0
12
L 81 - 57
6
9
15
2
0
0
1
0
2
0
13
W 100 - 70
12
6
18
7
0
2
1
3
4
1
14
W 88 - 110
11
10
21
7
0
1
2
7
3
0
15
W 127 - 63
22
3
25
6
0
3
1
4
4
2
16
W 96 - 69
12
3
15
5
0
1
0
2
1
1
17
L 142 - 111
12
7
19
8
0
2
2
3
3
0
18
L 114 - 75
9
5
14
3
0
1
2
2
1
2
19
L 95 - 103
12
10
22
5
0
1
1
3
4
1
21
L 101 - 150
8
13
21
3
0
2
1
3
1
1
22
W 97 - 157
12
5
17
5
0
3
0
6
2
2
23
L 113 - 67
7
4
11
4
0
0
2
2
2
0
24
W 107 - 61
14
8
22
7
0
4
0
3
2
2

News

Gia's double ton

Daniel Giansiracusa takes the ground for the 200th time on the weekend after beginning his career 11 years agoFriday, May 27, 2011 - 5:12PM

Physical spark for Dogs

Competitive training drills were brought back by the Bulldogs during the week in an attempt to atone for their 123-point defeat last weekendFriday, May 27, 2011 - 4:13PM

No special welcome for Harbrow

Daniel Giansiracusa says players won't go out of their way to give former teammate Jarrod Harbrow a hard timeWednesday, April 06, 2011 - 4:15PM

We've moved on, says Gia

Daniel Giansiracusa says the team has moved on from finals' disappointment and the loss of experienced playersThursday, February 17, 2011 - 1:55PM

Boyd is a beauty, says Gia

Matthew Boyd's 40-possession effort against North Melbourne is evidence of his A-grade status in the game, according to teammatesMonday, August 02, 2010 - 10:43AM

Video

Press Conference - Daniel Giansiracusa

Western Bulldogs forward Daniel Giansiracusa spoke to the media earlier in the week to wrap up the Bulldogs' performance in their NAB Cup opener.Friday, February 24, 2012 - 1:00PM

Press Conference: Biggest Biceps...?

You never know what questions will get asked at a Press Conference, here's one of the more left field queries that was pitched to Western Bulldogs forward Daniel Giansiracusa at yesterday's post-training press conference.Thursday, February 02, 2012 - 11:21AM

Press Conference - Daniel Giansiracusa (1st Feb 2012)

Following the Club's main skills session at Whitten Oval, Daniel Giansiracusa spoke to the media with an update on the Club's pre-season preparations and a look ahead to the NAB Cup.Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - 2:34PM

Gia on his 200th game

Vice captain Daniel Giansiracusa talks about playing his 200th game this weekend against HawhtornFriday, May 27, 2011 - 2:31PM

Daniel Giansiracusa - Fever Pitch

Silky Western Bulldogs forward Daniel Giansiracusa dropped by the Telstra Fever Pitch at Federation Square and caught up with Catherine EllisWednesday, September 22, 2010 - 11:54AM

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