Sam Darcy (footballer)
| Sam Darcy | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Sam Darcy | ||
| Date of birth | 19 July 2003 | ||
| Original team(s) | Oakleigh Chargers (Talent League)/Scotch College (APS) | ||
| Draft | No. 2, 2021 AFL draft | ||
| Height | 208 cm (6 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Ruckman, Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Western Bulldogs | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022– | Western Bulldogs | 42 (84) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 21, 2025. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Sam Darcy (born 19 July 2003) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL)
Darcy grew up in Melbourne’s inner eastern suburbs and studied at Scotch College. The 205-cm player scored six goals in an U19s trial match, continuing his excellent play throughout Vic Metro matches. In his 3 NAB League games, Darcy averaged 16 touches, 6 marks, and 6 hit outs.[1] He was drafted at pick number 2 in the 2021 AFL Draft under the father–son rule. His father, Luke Darcy, and grandfather David Darcy both played for the Bulldogs.[2][3] His maternal grandfather David Shaw played for Essendon.[4] He played junior football for Hawthorn Citizens and Glen Iris Gladiators in the Yarra Junior Football League. He received a Rising Star nomination after Round 4 of the 2024 season.[5]
Honours and achievements
Individual
- AFL Rising Star nominee: 2024
- 22under22 team: 2024
References
- ^ "Sam Darcy | AFL".
- ^ Gabelich, Josh (31 March 2024). "Burst blood vessels, hole in the lung: Dog's challenging start to career". Australian Football League. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Dog's debut delight: Father–son prodigy named to face Freo". afl.com.au. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ admin_essendon (2021-11-25). "Congratulations to the Darcy and Shaw families – Essendonfcpastplayers". Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "Darcy's day: Young gun nominated for Rising Star". westernbulldogs.com.au. 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
External links
- Sam Darcy's profile on the official website of the Western Bulldogs
- Sam Darcy's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Sam Darcy at AustralianFootball.com