Niall McKeever
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]
| Niall McKeever | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Niall McKeever | ||
| Date of birth | 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) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2013. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
He was delisted by the Lions following the conclusion of the 2013 season.[2]
Peil Star video
In 2016, McKeever 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 at Belfast's Titanic Quarter.[3]
| Brownlow Medal votes | |
| Season | Votes |
|---|---|
| 2010 | — |
| 2011 | — |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | — |
| Total | 1 |
| Key: | |
| Green / Bold = Won | |
References
- "Niall McKeever – LIONS.com.au". lions.com.au.
- "Lions farewell four". lions.com.au.
- Loughran, Neil (20 September 2016). "Ulster GAA players show off their skills in Peil Star video". The Irish News. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
External links
- Niall McKeever's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions
- Niall McKeever's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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