Patrick Dangerfield (born 5 April 1990) is a professional

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er playing for the

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in the

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(AFL). He previously played for the

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from 2008 to 2015. He has served as Geelong captain since the 2023 season. Drafted by Adelaide in 2007, Dangerfield was immediately able to make a lasting impression with his ability to explode from stoppages through the midfield as well as play virtually all of the forward positions. Since debuting in 2008, Dangerfield's accomplishments include winning the

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, the

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, and the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award. He is also an eight-time

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and won a premiership with Geelong in 2022. He has represented Australia four times in the

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and is president of the

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Early life

Dangerfield was born on 5 April 1990 at Moggs Creek, Victoria, to mother Jeanette and father John. He first played junior football with Anglesea Football Netball Club. In 2004, at 14 years of age, he was named junior captain. He was selected to represent Vic Country at the Under-16 National Championships.Danger's humble beginnings
By Katrina Gill 7 June 2013 In his late teens, he moved to

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and attended Oberon High School, where he was named school captain. In October 2007, he won the 100 m and 400 m titles at the Victorian Secondary Schools Athletics. He played at Under-18 level with the

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, earning selection for Vic Country in the Under-18 National Championships. He was selected in the AIS-

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squad that toured South Africa in early 2007.

AFL career

Adelaide (2008–2015)

2008–2011: Early career

Patrick Dangerfield was selected by Adelaide with the tenth pick in the 2007 National Draft. Dangerfield's selection caused immediate controversy as he spent his first AFL year studying in his home state,

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, and could not train with the club consistently, while other possible selections such as Brad Ebert began their AFL careers in the senior side. During 2008 he played for the

in the

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while studying and training with Adelaide when possible. Despite his disadvantages, Dangerfield made his debut for the Crows in their round 20 clash against

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during the

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, recording 9 disposals and 1 goal. Dangerfield played one more game for the season, the following week in round 21, recording 3 disposals. In the

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, Dangerfield changed his guernsey number from 19 (retired in order to assist the launch of the club's "19th Man" campaign) to the number belonging to former Adelaide captain

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, 32. In that year he became a regular in the Crows' senior side, with his style of play likened by fans and commentators to Ricciuto. He received an

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nomination in round 3 for his performance against at

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, Dangerfield recorded, 20 disposals, 1 goal, 5 inside-fifties, and 5 clearances in the game. Dangerfield played in 19 of the 22 games during the home-and-away season, averaging 13.0 disposals and 1.0 goals a game. Dangerfield played in two finals, recording 11 disposals and 2 goals in the Crows 96-point win over

in an elimination final, the following week Dangerfield recorded 16 disposals and 2 goals in a 5-point loss to Collingwood in the semi-finals. In the

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, Dangerfield continued to develop his game, only missing two games for the entire season. He increased his disposal average to 15.7 and continued to average a goal a game, kicking 26 goals for the season. Dangerfield had his best game of the season in a 22-point victory over the

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in round 15, recording 23 disposals, 1 goal, 7 inside-fifties, and 6 clearances. In the

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, Dangerfield was given more responsibility in the midfield and continued to make leaps on improving his game, increasing his disposal average from 15.7 to 17.1, along with still averaging a goal a game, racking up 375 disposals for the year (6th best at the club), and kicking 23 goals (3rd best at the club) behind the Crows' two main forwards. Dangerfield had his first 30 possession game against Richmond in round 23, recording 31 disposals, 7 inside-fifties, and 10 clearances in a 22-point loss. He also won the annual Grand Final Sprint.

2012–2015: Emerging star and departure from Adelaide

In the

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, Dangerfield emerged as a star of the competition, playing in the midfield full-time, and racking up 667 disposals for the regular season, ranked tenth in the AFL. He increased his average disposal count from 17.1 up to 26.7 a game, but dropped to averaging just under a goal a game, still kicking 23 goals for the season. Dangerfield had several breakout games in 2012, recording 39 disposals and 14 inside-fifties in a round 5 showdown clash against

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, resulting in Dangerfield winning the

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, recording 36 disposals and 2 goals in a round 23 clash against the

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, among more. Dangerfield ended his season by receiving his first ever selection into the

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as a forward-flanker and polled 23 votes (third highest in his career) finishing 7th in the

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. Dangerfield helped the Crows finish the season with a win–loss record of 17–5, finishing 2nd on the ladder after finishing 14th the previous year. During the season he re-signed with the club for three years, to a very positive reaction from Crows supporters. In the

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, Dangerfield had another strong season, but wasn't able to replicate the success he had in the previous season, his average disposal count dropped from 26.7 down to 23.3, and he only racked up 466 disposals (66th in the league) compared to the 667 he had the previous year. He switched between playing in the forward line and midfield, resulting in him kicking 31 goals for the season, the second-highest tally at the club. He was selected for his second

as a forward flanker and polled 22 votes at the 2013 Brownlow Medal, finishing fourth. He played his 100th AFL game against in round 11, recording 27 disposals, 1 goal, and 8 inside-fifties, but the milestone would not be one to be remembered as the Crows lost by 77 points. In the

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, Dangerfield was named acting co-captain alongside

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due to regular captain

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's absence through injury. He continued his elite form, and increased his disposal average to 24.9 a game, along with kicking 17 goals for the season. Dangerfield led the Crows in disposals at the end of the season (548) and was second in the league for contested possessions (341) behind Josh Kennedy (371). Dangerfield's season included a 41-possession game against reigning premiers, Hawthorn, a record for an AFL match at the

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.Hawthorn defeats Adelaide by two goals at Adelaide Oval in Round 17, Jack Gunston kicks four goals and Josh Jenkins five
''Herald Sun'', 12 July 2014 Dangerfield wasn't selected for the All-Australian Team, not even making the initial 40-man squad. He polled 21 votes and finished equal fourth at the

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. In the

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, Dangerfield had his best season as a Crow to date, averaging 26.8 disposals and one goal a game, kicking 21 goals for the season. He led his team in disposals with 617 and was ranked 10th in the league, along with being ranked 5th in the league for clearances (165), and 3rd for inside-fifties (114). He had four games where he recorded more than 35 possessions. In round 21, Dangerfield made his 150th senior appearance for the Adelaide Crows in their clash against

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, he recorded 16 disposals and 1 goal in the 87-point victory. Dangerfield was recognised for his strong season when he was awarded the

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as the club

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, along with being selected into the

as midfielder. Dangerfield appeared in two finals, recording 26 disposals in an elimination final victory over the Western Bulldogs and 29 disposals, 1 goal, and 10 clearances in a loss to Hawthorn in the semi-finals. At the conclusion of the 2015 season, he announced his intention to pursue his rights as a free agent to return to live in his hometown of Moggs Creek just outside Geelong. He was officially traded to the

in October.

Geelong (2016–present)

2016–2018: Brownlow Medal and individual success

Dangerfield had a tremendous start to the

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, making his debut for

in the opening round in Geelong's annual Easter Monday clash with Hawthorn. He amassed 43 disposals to break Greg Williams' record for most disposals in a debut for a new team, and Geelong defeated Hawthorn by 30 points. Dangerfield would continue that tremendous form throughout the 2016 season, recording 30 or more possessions in 15 out of 22 games. In round 12 he would record a career-high 48 possessions in a 31-point victory over

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; in the same game, Dangerfield recorded 2 goals, 11 inside-fifties, and 13 clearances. He finished the season by increasing his disposal average from 26.8 to 31.7, along with averaging a goal a game, ending the season with 24 goals. He had a career-high disposals (762), 3rd in the league, and was 2nd in the league for contested possessions (388). Dangerfield took home a cavalcade of individual accolades at the end of the 2016 season—he was awarded the

at the 2016

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, as the league's

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(MVP), along with being selected into the 2016

as a midfielder and winning the ''Herald Sun'' and ''The Age'' Footballer of the Year Awards, the

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, the AFL Coaches' Association 'Champion Player of the Year' Award, the

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as the club's best and fairest, and finally Dangerfield polled 35 votes, 9 votes ahead of the runner-up Luke Parker (26) to win the

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as the league's

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player. Dangerfield also helped Geelong to a 17–5 win–loss record, resulting in them finishing 2nd on the ladder. Dangerfield's tremendous form carried into the finals series as he recorded 35 disposals and 7 clearances in Geelong's two point victory over Hawthorn in the qualifying final. In the preliminary final he would record 39 disposals, 1 goal, 9 inside-fifties, and 9 clearances in a 37 point loss to Sydney. Dangerfield had a brilliant start to

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, recording 37 disposals, 1 goal, and 11 clearances in Geelong's round 2 clash against

. The following week he recorded 36 disposals, 3 goals, and 9 clearances in Geelong's round 3 clash against

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. Dangerfield again continued that tremendous form throughout the season, recording 30 or more disposals in 14 out of 22 games, averaging almost 30 possessions a game (29.9). Dangerfield also improved his goal kicking, kicking 3 or more goals in 8 out of 22 games, ending the season with a career-high 45 goals, the most by any midfielder in the league, he almost averaged 2 goals a game (1.9). Dangerfield had career-highs in tackles (141) 10th in the league, clearances (172) 1st in the league, and handballs (394) 4th in the league. He was also 2nd in the league for inside-fifties (127) and 5th in the league for disposals (718). In round 19, Dangerfield was reported for striking Carlton ruckman,

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, resulting in Dangerfield being suspended and becoming ineligible to win the 2017

. At the end of the season, he was selected into his 5th

as a midfielder, won his second successive

, and polled 33 votes at the Brownlow Medal to finish as the runner-up to winner

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who polled 36 votes. Dangerfield led Geelong into the finals after finishing 2nd on the ladder for successive years with a 15–1–6 record. Dangerfield played in his 200th senior appearance in the qualifying final against Richmond, recording 31 disposals and 1 goal in a 51-point loss. Danger went on to have another strong finals series with 26 disposals and 4 goals in the semi-final, and 24 disposals, along with 2 goals in the Geelong's preliminary final loss. Patrick Dangerfield 2018

Dangerfield continued his strong form into the

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and was still considered an elite star, but his statistics weren't as impressive as his previous years were, averaging 28.1 disposals (down from 29.9) and 1.1 goals a game (down from 1.9), kicking 24 goals for the season (down from 47 goals). He would have over 30 possessions on more than 7 occasions throughout the season (down from 14 in the previous season), with two 39 possession games. At the end of the season, Dangerfield was named into his 6th

, but for the first time was named as the Vice-Captain of the team. He polled his third lowest Brownlow votes (17) at the

, finishing 10th. Dangerfield led Geelong to a 13–9 win–loss record, resulting in Geelong finishing 8th and barely making the finals, Dangerfield recorded 25 disposals in Geelong's 29-point loss in the elimination final.

2019–2022: All-Australian captain and premiership

Dangerfield started off his

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in strong form, recording 37 disposals and 2 goals in Geelong's win over Melbourne in round 2. Dangerfield would average 27.1 disposals, racking up 650 disposals (13th in the league), 1.1 goals (26 goals for the season), 14.5 contested possessions, racking up 349 contested possessions (4th in the league), and 6.0 inside-fifties, racking up 141 (2nd in the league). Dangerfield's best game of the season was a win against Carlton in round 23, where he recorded 34 disposals, 4 goals, 9 inside-fifties, and 12 clearances. Throughout the season, Dangerfield was being considered by many as the favourite to win the

. At the end of the season, Dangerfield would be selected for his 7th All-Australian Team. Dangerfield would finish as the runner-up for the Brownlow Medal, polling 27 votes, 6 votes behind the winner

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(33). Dangerfield led the Cats to a tremendous season, finishing with a win–loss record of 16–6, resulting in Geelong finishing 1st on the ladder and claiming the

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for the 10th time in club history and the first time since 2008. Dangerfield had another excellent finals series, recording 32 disposals and 1 goal in the qualifying final, and recording 27 disposals, 1 goal, and 7 clearances in Geelong's preliminary final loss to Richmond. Dangerfield experienced Grand Final heartbreak as the Cats suffered defeat in the

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to Richmond, before falling short in a preliminary final again during the

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—this time at the hands of

. During the

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season, Dangerfield captured his first AFL Premiership whilst playing in his second Grand Final. He finished runner-up in the voting for the

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, with 27 disposals and 9 clearances.

2023–present: Geelong captaincy

Following the retirement of long-term skipper

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, Dangerfield was appointed as captain of the Cats for the 2023 season. Dangerfield's 2024 season was marred by a hamstring injury, which saw him miss 9 games and poll just 3 Brownlow votes, his lowest season total since 2010. Dangerfield had been facing

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issues since 2020.

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2019 This was the year in which the first known human case of COVID-19 was documented, preceding COVID-19 pandemic, the pandemic which was declared by the World Health Organization the following year. Up to that point, 2019 had been described as ...

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2020 The year 2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of even ...

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2021 Like the year 2020, 2021 was also heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the emergence of multiple Variants of SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 variants. The major global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, which began at the end of 2020, continued ...

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2023 Catastrophic natural disasters in 2023 included the Lists of 21st-century earthquakes, 5th-deadliest earthquake of the 21st century 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes, striking Turkey and Syria, leaving up to 62,000 people dead; Cyclone Freddy ...

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2024 The year saw the list of ongoing armed conflicts, continuation of major armed conflicts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Myanmar civil war (2021–present), Myanmar civil war, the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), Sudane ...

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2025 So far, the year has seen the continuation of major armed conflicts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), Sudanese civil war, and the Gaza war. Internal crises in Bangladesh post-resignation v ...

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Honours and achievements

Team * AFL premiership player ():

* 2× AFL minor premiership/

(): 2019, 2022 *

NAB Cup Nab or NAB may refer to: * The Nab, a fell in the English Lake District * Nab Tower, a lighthouse in England *Mazraat Nab, now the Israeli settlement and religious moshav Nov, Golan Heights * N.A.B. SC, a soccer club in Adelaide, Australia Abbrevi ...

(

Adelaide Adelaide ( , ; ) is the list of Australian capital cities, capital and most populous city of South Australia, as well as the list of cities in Australia by population, fifth-most populous city in Australia. The name "Adelaide" may refer to ei ...

) Individual * Geelong captain: 2023–present *

: 2016 * AFLCA champion player of the year: 2016 * 8×

All-Australian team The All-Australian team is an all-star team of Australian rules football in Australia, Australian rules footballers, selected by a panel at the end of each season. It represents a complete team, including an interchange bench, of the best-perfo ...

, 2020 (c) * Gary Ayres Award: 2022 *

: 2015 * 3×

: 2016, 2017, 2019 *

: 2012 (game 1) * Tom Wills Trophy: 2022 *

nominee:

References

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Dangerfield, Patrick 1990 births Living people Adelaide Football Club players Geelong Football Club players Geelong Football Club premiership players West Adelaide Football Club players Geelong Falcons players Australian rules footballers from Geelong All-Australians (AFL) Malcolm Blight Medal winners Brownlow Medal winners Carji Greeves Medal winners Australia international rules football team players Leigh Matthews Trophy winners VFL/AFL premiership players 21st-century Australian sportsmen