8 Daniel Wells

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Details
Number	8
Height	181cm
Weight	82kg
DOB	03-02-1985
Debut	2003

Games		Goals
2012	7	2012	4
Career	177	Career	106

Dreamteam Points
2012	605

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After being selected with pick two in the 2002 National Draft, Wells came to North full of talent and potential.

With an enormous amount of flair and skill, he has slowly developed a reputation as one of the most dangerous midfielders in the country.

2011 was a standout year for Wells who had arguably the best season of his career and topped it off with a Syd Barker medal equal with Andrew Swallow.

Despite his on-field success, 2011 didn’t end the way he would have hoped when things took a turn for the worst after the 26 year old experienced chest pain, lower back pain and shortness of breath after routine post-season shoulder surgery.

Despite the setback Wells is making a strong recovery and will resume full contact training once he goes off blood-thinning medication in early 2012.

Draft history: 2002 National AFL Draft 1st round selection (North Melbourne) No. 2 overall on-traded by Richmond to Adelaide for Wayne Carey.
First game for North Melbourne: Round 1, 2003 v St Kilda
NMFC Cap: 902
Player honours: 2nd best and fairest 2006 (equal), International Rules Series 2003, 2008; NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2003.

Player sponsors: Julie Harris/ Top Cat Electrics/ Luca Construct

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At a Glance

• Junior Clubs: Kwinana (WA)
• Clubs: North Melbourne
• Debut: 2003
• Recruited from: Peel Thunder (WA)
• AFL Awards: NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2003, International Rules Series 2003, 2008
• Club Awards: 2nd best and fairest 2006
• Brownlow Votes: 39

Disposals	Marks	Stoppages	Frees	General play	Scoring
K H D	M	HO	FF FA	T	G B
CP UP DE% Clg	CM m50	CL i50 r50		1% BO DT GT%	G% GA

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M

HO

FF

FA

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B

CP

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DE%

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CM

m50

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r50

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DT

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1

Essendon

L 102 - 104

20

5

25

5

1

0

1

0

1

2

6

17

68.00

3

0

3

3

5

3

1

0

91

89

25.00

2

2

GWS Giants

W 183 - 54

15

13

28

8

1

0

1

3

1

2

4

25

75.00

4

0

1

1

5

0

2

0

113

84

33.33

0

3

Geelong Cats

W 131 - 114

14

17

31

4

1

0

1

4

0

2

12

18

90.32

1

0

0

5

5

2

1

1

104

80

0.00

5

4

Sydney Swans

L 113 - 77

14

5

19

3

0

2

0

2

1

0

11

9

52.63

2

0

0

8

3

1

3

0

77

80

50.00

0

5

Gold Coast Suns

W 127 - 93

6

7

13

3

0

0

0

2

0

0

3

11

100.00

1

0

0

2

3

0

2

0

49

63

-

0

6

West Coast Eagles

L 120 - 95

13

6

19

4

0

1

1

5

1

0

6

13

73.68

1

0

0

3

5

2

2

3

87

87

100.00

0

7

Western Bulldogs

L 83 - 101

15

9

24

2

1

0

1

4

0

1

7

17

70.83

5

0

0

4

8

3

0

1

84

86

0.00

1

News

Wells' shock return

Daniel Wells could be a surprise inclusion in the North Melbourne side set to play the Bulldogs in Ballarat.Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 12:00AM

Touch and go for Wells

North Melbourne best and fairest winner Daniel Wells will be in a race against time in order to be ready for round one.Friday, December 02, 2011 - 9:28AM

Wellsy's Word: Road to recovery

I spoke to our physio Steve Saunders yesterday and I will start a training program from the 16th of October which will include really light exercises, bike, walMonday, October 03, 2011 - 3:53PM

Wells returns to Aegis

The sight of Daniel Wells in the stands at Aegis Park couldn’t have come soon enough.Friday, September 16, 2011 - 12:30PM

Wells wishes

North Melbourne's Daniel Wells is in the early stages of his recuperation from a serious health scare but if his 2011 is anything to go by, he's sure to return Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 3:37PM

Video

Round 1 Plays of the Week

Back by popular demand, kangaroos.com.au is again asking fans to decide the best plays of the season.Monday, April 02, 2012 - 7:30PM

Daniel Wells brilliant soccer goal

Drew Petrie's torpedo inside 50 ends up with Daniel Wells who shows a little bit of brilliance to bring North within striking distance.Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 11:36PM

Utah - Testing times

While much of the North Melbourne Utah training camp is about physically challenging the players, a large component is about mentally testing them too.Monday, October 31, 2011 - 4:19PM

Daniel Wells Syd Barker speech

Daniel Wells speaks to a crowd of over 800 people after winning his first Syd Barker Medal.Monday, October 10, 2011 - 10:08AM

Daniel Wells exclusive

The North star talks about his brush with deathThursday, September 22, 2011 - 5:02PM

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