An Indigenous Australian of the Larrakia people, Motlop is co-founder and general manager of a native foods business called Something Wild, established in 2016 and located in the Barossa Valley, South Australia.

[3] As of November 2021[update] Daniel's son Jesse plays for the Carlton Football Club.

[4] Playing as a defender or forward, Motlop debuted in 2001 for the Kangaroos and was traded to Port Adelaide at the end of 2005 due to a desire to return to South Australia.

Surgery to his ankle prevented him from returning to the Power side until Round 7, 2010, where he kicked 3.1 goals.

[6] In 2016 Motlop became general manager and part-owner of a native foods business, Something Wild, located in the Barossa Valley.