BIO

Daniel Merrett was appointed Port Adelaide's Head of AFLW ahead of the 2026 AFLW season.

A former AFL backman, Merrett played exactly 200 games for Brisbane before announcing his retirement at the end of the 2016 season.

He stayed on at the Lions following his playing career, where he was employed as an AFLW assistant coach for four seasons, while balancing a career in commercial sales.

He was appointed as an assistant coach of Port Adelaide's AFLW team in early 2024, serving in the role for two seasons before moving into his current Head of AFLW role.

With more than two decades of experience in professional sport as a player, coach and administrator, Merrett brings invaluable knowledge and guidance to the Power’s young group.

Coaching career
2026 – present Port Adelaide Head of AFLW 
2024 – 2025 Port Adelaide AFLW assistant coach
2017 – 2020 Brisbane Lions AFLW assistant coach

Playing career
Clubs: Brisbane (2003-2016) 200 games, 70 goals
Debut: Round 2, 2005 vs Port Adelaide

Achievements:
Queensland Football Hall of Fame inductee (2023)