Dons to unleash Daniher on Tigers

Essendon are set to unveil prized youngster Joe Daniher in this weekend's NAB Cup clash against Richmond in Wangaratta

Joe Daniher dominated Essendon's pre-season intra-club match. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun

IT may have been a low-key scratch match with just a handful of construction workers watching, but for Essendon fans it could well prove to be the start of something special.

The much-anticipated debut of Joe Daniher did nothing to hose down the hype that has surrounded him for the past 12 months.

In an eye-opening performance on Friday at the club's new training facility at Tullamarine, the 201cm father/son recruit kicked a handful of goals and pulled down a dozen marks at full-forward, opposed mainly by experienced defender Tayte Pears.

He is now likely to be selected for the Bombers' NAB Cup clash with Richmond in Wangaratta on Saturday night."He was impressive," Essendon football operations manager Danny Corcoran said.

"He certainly showed he's not out of place in senior company at all.

"No-one was keeping score but I reckon he kicked five goals.

"That was his first match back and probably because of the extra interchange (for this week's NAB Cup games), he may be a chance to play."

Daniher, who turns 19 next week, had a minor knee operation over the summer, which slowed down his progress in the pre-season.

The tall left-footer has been widely touted as one of the best junior players to emerge from the draft for years.

He was seen as a certain No.1 pick but the Bombers were able to snare the son of Anthony Daniher at No.10 through the father/son rule.

The Bombers will welcome back captain Jobe Watson and defender Ben Howlett for the Richmond game.Key midfielder David Zaharakis (quad) is back to full training but won't play on Saturday.

Jake Melksham (hand) is also another week away.

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