Sam Darcy (footballer)

Sam Darcy
Personal information
Full name Sam Darcy
Born (2003-07-19) 19 July 2003
Original team Oakleigh Chargers (Talent League)/Scotch College (APS)
Draft No. 2, 2021 AFL draft
Height 208 cm (6 ft 10 in)
Position Key Forward
Club information
Current club Western Bulldogs
Number 10
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2022– Western Bulldogs 51 (101)
Representative team honours
Years Team Games (Goals)
2026 Victoria 1 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 22, 2026.
2 Representative statistics correct as of 2026.
Career highlights
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)

Early life

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.

AFL career

Darcy received a Rising Star nomination after Round 4 of the 2024 season.[5]

In round six, 2026, Darcy suffered a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury in the Western Bulldogs' 75-point loss to Geelong at GMHBA Stadium. His father, Luke, had suffered the same injury in 2005, coincidentally in round six against Geelong at (what was then known as) Skilled Stadium.[6]

Statistics

Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.[7]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2022Western Bulldogs10 4333511462430.80.88.82.811.56.00.80
2023Western Bulldogs10 3027310280.00.72.31.03.30.72.70
2024Western Bulldogs10 213823163100263102601.81.17.84.812.54.92.93
2025Western Bulldogs10 17482115785242102262.81.29.25.014.26.01.56
2026Western Bulldogs10 612944256921112.01.57.34.211.53.51.80
Career 51101584062246302511082.01.18.04.412.44.92.19

Honours and achievements

Individual

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.
  6. ↑ Gabelich, Josh (18 April 2026). "Heartbreak for Dogs star after scans confirm worst fears". Australian Football League. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
  7. ↑ "Sam Darcy". AFL Tables. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
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