Niall McKeever

Niall McKeever
Personal information
Full name Niall McKeever
Date of birth (1989-02-16) 16 February 1989
Place of birth Portglenone Co Antrim
Original team(s) Antrim (GAA)
Draft No. 67, 2010 Rookie Draft, Brisbane Lions
Height 197 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight 95 kg (209 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2010–2013 Brisbane Lions 22 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2013.
Career highlights
  • Brisbane Lions Reserves premiership player (2012, 2013)
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Niall McKeever (born 16 February 1989) is a former professional Australian rules football player. He was taken at pick #67 in the 2010 Rookie Draft, after having played football for Antrim in the Gaelic Athletic Association.[1] McKeever made his debut in Round 14, 2011 against Fremantle.[1]

He was delisted by the Lions following the conclusion of the 2013 season.[2]

Peil Star Video

In 2016, Niall appeared in a Street Gaelic Football film created by Peil Star with Kieran Hughes (Monaghan), Richie Donnelly (Tyrone) and Ryan McHugh (Donegal). The film was shot in the Titanic Quarter in Belfast. [3]

Brownlow Medal votes
Season Votes
2010
2011
2012 1
2013
Total 1
Key:
Green / Bold = Won

References

  1. 1 2 "Niall McKeever – LIONS.com.au". lions.com.au.
  2. "Lions farewell four". lions.com.au.
  3. "Ulster GAA players show off their skills in Peil Star video".


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