Daniel Merrett (born 12 December 1984) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Merrett was born in Adelaide, but moved to the Gold Coast with his family at a young age.

A talented schoolboy rugby player for Benowa State High School,[1] he was identified as a potential Australian rules footballer by AFL Queensland junior development scouts due to his imposing frame and ball-handling skills, and was groomed as a key forward with the Southport Sharks.

Merrett made his AFL debut in Round 2, 2005 against Port Adelaide.

In the advertisement, Merrett, along with James McDonald and Nathan Bock, unsuccessfully attempt to tackle Adam Cooney in a bullring.