Sam Darcy (footballer)

Sam Darcy
Personal information
Full name	Sam Darcy
Date of birth	(2003-07-19) 19 July 2003 (age 21)
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 career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2022–	Western Bulldogs	28 (41)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2024 season.
Career highlights
AFL Rising Star nominee: 2024 22under22 team: 2024
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 monster 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

1. "Sam Darcy | AFL".
2. 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.
3. "Dog's debut delight: Father–son prodigy named to face Freo". afl.com.au. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
4. admin_essendon (2021-11-25). "Congratulations to the Darcy and Shaw families – Essendonfcpastplayers". Retrieved 2024-04-07.
5. "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