After an outstanding 2008 where he finished third in the best and fairest, the mercurial forward showed moments of brilliance again last season - 22 goals from 11 games - but missed most of the second half of the season with a fractured ankle. After a delayed start to pre-season as a result of post season surgery on his ankle and shoulder, the Power are hoping he will return to his 2008 form where he displayed amazing goal sense, an ability to take a spectacular mark and a capacity to cause great defensive pressure in the forward line through his unrelenting chasing and tackling.
Draft history: 2000 National AFL Draft 1st round selection (North Melbourne) No. 8 overall on-traded by Sydney to Collingwood for Paul Williams; 2005 NAB AFL Draft traded by North Melbourne for No. 28 (Matt Riggio) and No. 46 (Travis Baird).
Vice-captain Dean Brogan says that while Daniel Motlop's breach of team rules was minor, he still had to be suspendedWednesday, May 26, 2010 - 11:34AM
Daniel Motlop says he won't change the way he plays despite accusations of lairising against Carlton last weekendWednesday, May 19, 2010 - 11:51AM
Port Adelaide could be without forwards Daniel Motlop and Robbie Gray for another two weeks, according to coach Mark WilliamsWednesday, March 31, 2010 - 7:06AM
Port Adelaide onballer Robbie Gray failed to train with his teammates on Thursday, ahead of Sunday's season opener against North MelbourneThursday, March 25, 2010 - 3:20PM
Port Adelaide is sweating on the fitness of enigmatic forward Daniel Motlop ahead of the club’s round-one clash against North Melbourne at AAMI Stadium.Monday, March 22, 2010 - 11:42AM
Daniel Motlop takes us through a few of his tricks...Friday, September 18, 2009 - 3:40PM
Mots, also known as Sweet Lip, tells a story about Peter and himself when they lived in Darwin...Monday, July 20, 2009 - 5:24PM
Daniel Motlop speaks to the media throng on Friday 16 January, 2009.Friday, January 16, 2009 - 4:21PM
Watch Daniel Motlops freak goal against Fremantle, then see him try to do it again, 48 hours later.Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 3:08PM
Daniel Motlop takes us through the big win against the Tigers.Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 11:02AM
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