Ben Daley
After a glittering junior career including winning the Under 19 World Championship in 2006, bad luck with injury restricted his time on the field with the Reds Academy.
With his injury woes hopefully behind him, Ben came into the Reds squad for 2008 as a rookie prop, keen to learn from the likes of Wallabies Greg Holmes and Rodney Blake.
He earned his first Reds cap off the bench in Queensland's end of season match against Japan in November, 2006 and got his next big chance towards the end of the 2008 season, making his Investec Super 14 debut off the bench against the Crusaders.
He was also a member of the 2008 Australian Under 20 side.
The son of Australian Rugby League player Phil Daley, Ben has represented at both codes. Ben is studying law at Bond University.Â
Stats correct as at 16/6/08
Position Prop
Date Of Birth 27/06/1988
Place of Birth Sydney
Weight 108kg
Height 1.84m
Club Gold Coast Breakers (Surfers Paradise RC)
School All Saints Anglican School
QLD Caps 2
Qld Debut vs Japan, November 2006
QLD Points 0
QLD S12/14 Caps 1
QLD S12/14 Debut vs Crusaders 2008
QLD S12/14 Points 0
Nickname: Dales
The best advice I've ever received is: If you want to become Number 1, you've got to train like you're Number 2
My pre-game routines/rituals include: Banana sandwich as a pre-game meal, listen to music, have mid-morning sleep
The meal/food I am best at cooking is: Banana sandwich, Steak
When I was a kid I wanted to be: Pilot
Favourite rugby player when growing up: Carl Hayman
My sporting (non-rugby) hero is: Michael Jordan
Outside rugby I support: Manly Sea Eagles (Rugby League)
I would most like to be stranded on a desert island with: Monica Belluci (Italian actress)
Biggest influence on my career: Dad (Phil)
If I didn't play rugby...: I'd be studying full time at Uni
Favourite movie: Rocky
Favourite holiday destination: Casuarina Beach
Favourite rugby ground: Millennium Stadium
After a glittering junior career including winning the Under 19 World Championship in 2006, bad luck with injury restricted his time on the field with the Reds Academy.
With his injury woes hopefully behind him, Ben came into the Reds squad for 2008 as a rookie prop, keen to learn from the likes of Wallabies Greg Holmes and Rodney Blake.
He earned his first Reds cap off the bench in Queensland's end of season match against Japan in November, 2006 and got his next big chance towards the end of the 2008 season, making his Investec Super 14 debut off the bench against the Crusaders.
He was also a member of the 2008 Australian Under 20 side.
The son of Australian Rugby League player Phil Daley, Ben has represented at both codes. Ben is studying law at Bond University.Â
Stats correct as at 16/6/08
Position Prop
Date Of Birth 27/06/1988
Place of Birth Sydney
Weight 108kg
Height 1.84m
Club Gold Coast Breakers (Surfers Paradise RC)
School All Saints Anglican School
QLD Caps 2
Qld Debut vs Japan, November 2006
QLD Points 0
QLD S12/14 Caps 1
QLD S12/14 Debut vs Crusaders 2008
QLD S12/14 Points 0
Nickname: Dales
The best advice I've ever received is: If you want to become Number 1, you've got to train like you're Number 2
My pre-game routines/rituals include: Banana sandwich as a pre-game meal, listen to music, have mid-morning sleep
The meal/food I am best at cooking is: Banana sandwich, Steak
When I was a kid I wanted to be: Pilot
Favourite rugby player when growing up: Carl Hayman
My sporting (non-rugby) hero is: Michael Jordan
Outside rugby I support: Manly Sea Eagles (Rugby League)
I would most like to be stranded on a desert island with: Monica Belluci (Italian actress)
Biggest influence on my career: Dad (Phil)
If I didn't play rugby...: I'd be studying full time at Uni
Favourite movie: Rocky
Favourite holiday destination: Casuarina Beach
Favourite rugby ground: Millennium Stadium
