Daniel Ward (born 9 July 1977) is a former Australian Rules footballer for the Melbourne Demons.

Ward was a defender and was named as the club's 'Most Improved Player' after the 1999 season.

Ward was a 'run and carry' type player, known for his dashing runs and rebounding attacks from defence.

His style of play was not flashy, but very determined and team centred.

This Australian rules football biography of a person born in the 1970s is a stub.