Sam Darcy (footballer)

Sam Darcy (born 19 July 2003) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL)

Sam Darcy
Personal information
Full name Sam Darcy
Date of birth (2003-07-19) 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 17 (22)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 11, 2024.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Darcy grew up in Melbourne’s inner eastern suburbs and studied at Scotch College. 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.[1][2] His maternal grandfather David Shaw played for Essendon.[3] 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.[4]

References
  1. 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.
  2. "Dog's debut delight: Father-son prodigy named to face Freo". afl.com.au. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  3. admin_essendon (2021-11-25). "Congratulations to the Darcy and Shaw families – Essendonfcpastplayers". Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  4. "Darcy's day: Young gun nominated for Rising Star". westernbulldogs.com.au. 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
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