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Sam Darcy (footballer)
Australian rules football player (born 2003) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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 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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Honours and achievements
Individual
- AFL Rising Star nominee: 2024
- 22under22 team: 2024
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