Daniel Curtin is a professional Australian rules footballer who was selected by the Adelaide Football Club as the number 8 pick in the 2023 AFL draft.^[1] He previously played for Claremont in the WAFL at amateur level.

Curtin played for the Claremont Football Club in his junior career. Curtin was selected in the All-Australian team after the 2023 AFL Under 18 Championships and captained the Claremont Colts team to the 2023 premiership.^[2] He excelled at both senior and State level throughout the 2023 season.^[3]

Curtin was selected by Adelaide at pick number 8 in the 2023 national draft^[1] after the Crows traded up in a deal with Greater Western Sydney which saw them give up pick number 11 and 15 in return for pick number 8 and 17. Curtin seemed a perfect suitor for Adelaide, who were lacking defensive height due to the departure of Tom Doedee and the injuries of Nick Murray and Jordon Butts. A versatile player who played as a defender, forward and midfield during his junior career,^[4] Curtin was projected to be a top 5 pick but dropped down to pick number 8.^[5][6]

His long-awaited debut was announced on 30 April, 2024, two days prior to the Round 8 Showdown versus Port Adelaide.^[7] He was the last of the first nine 2023 national draftees to make their debut. Playing as a tall half-back, Curtin debuted with 9 disposals in 56% time on ground. He was substituted off tactically at three quarter time and replaced by veteran Brodie Smith.