Background
Daly was born in Numurkah but recruited from the Sandhurst Football Club of Bendigo.
Daly was born in Numurkah but recruited from the Sandhurst Football Club of Bendigo.
He experienced considerable team success during his short VFL career, not playing in a loss until his 14th appearance. From 1942 to 1945, he did not feature in the VFL due to the war, during which time he served with the Australian Army. He returned to Melbourne in the 1946 season, but would play just three games.
Daly was also a member of Melbourne"s 1941 premiership team, as a forward pocket.