| Sam Darcy | |
| Fullname: | Sam Darcy |
| Birth Date: | 19 July 2003 |
| Originalteam: | Oakleigh Chargers (Talent League)/Scotch College(APS) |
| Draftpick: | No. 2, 2021 AFL draft |
| Position: | Ruckman, Forward |
| Guernsey: | 10 |
| Height: | 208 cm |
| Years1: | 2022– |
| Games Goals1: | 28 (41) |
| Statsend: | the 2024 season |
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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]
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