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) | Key Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Western Bulldogs | ||
Number | 10 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2022– | Western Bulldogs | 45 (89) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 24 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]
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