Career
He was drafted to the Brisbane Lions with selection 52 of 2007 National Draft from the East Fremantle Football Club in the West Australian Football League. Bradd Dalziell also made 3 appearance for East Fremantle senior team Despite the lack of senior performances, but Brisbane Lions" Washington recruiting assistant Graeme Hadley spotted his talent as a mature age recruit.
Following his de-listing from West Coast at the end of the 2013 season, Bradd returned to East Fremantle.
Brisbane Lions
During the preseason training, Bradd Dalziell broke Brisbane Lion"s beep test record, which was previously held by Simon Black. During start of the season, he spent time with Suncoast Lions and helped them perform well against many Q opponents.
Brad Dalziell was called up to replace Troy Selwood who was omitted from the senior team due to his poor performance against Essendon Bombers. He debuted against West Coast Eagles and made huge impact as he was credited with 32 disposals, breaking the record (since 1992) for most disposals made on debut (Fremantle"s Paul Hasleby"s 30 in 2000 the previous highest).
Brisbane coach, Leigh Matthews praised Dalziell as his performance was "beyond wildest dream" and was surprised by his ability to adapt quickly to the game.
In Round 18 against North Melbourne Kangaroos at Gold Coast Stadium, Bradd Dalziell again has shown his potential as an star as he had career high 34 possessions. In round 20 against Western Bulldogs, Bradd Dalziell scored his first goal from tight boundary and also he had 27 possessions. In the Round 21 loss to Carlton at The Gabba, Dalziell had 32 disposals and picked up the Rising Star nomination.
He was named on a half-forward flank with fellow Lions players, Albert Proud (ruck-rover) and Scott Clouston (interchange).
West Coast Eagles
Dalziell was traded to the West Coast Eagles for Brent Staker and West Coast"s third round draft pick (#39 overall) at the end of the 2009 season. The deal also saw Sydney"s Amon Buchanan move to the Brisbane Lions and Eagle Mark Seaby move to the Swans.
Brad Dalziell was delisted at the end of the 2013 season and he returned to his original team, East Fremantle,where he is currently in stellar form.
