Luke Darcy (born 12 July 1975) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL) and now works for the Seven Network and Triple M covering the AFL and the Olympics.
Where did Luke Darcy grow up?
Darcy grew up in the South Australian desert town of Roxby Downs in a pub operated by his parents, David and Janet.
Who did Luke Darcy marry?
Darcy is married to wife Rebecca and has four children. He is also the son of former Footscray ruckman David Darcy. In 2008, Darcy became a member of the AFL rules committee while 2011 joined the AFL's All Australian selection panel filling this role for nine years until 2020.
Who won the 2002 Brownlow Medal?
Luke Darcy has polled 21 votes for the season, making him the 2002 Brownlow Medal winner. Or at least that's what the creators of a hoax email would have us believe.
Did Kevin Bartlett win a Brownlow Medal?
Forty years ago, the Brownlow Medal count turned nasty. Champion Richmond rover Kevin Bartlett, winner of 11 of 12 media awards for the 1974 season, was beaten for the Brownlow Medal by North Melbourne wingman Keith Greig, who won it for the second straight year.
28 related questions foundWho has the most Brownlow votes ever in a season?
Dustin Martin and Ollie Wines won the Brownlow Medal in 2017 and 2021 respectively, both with 36 votes, the highest number since the introduction of the 3–2–1 voting system.
What drug did Jobe Watson take?
The Herald Sun reported the drug Thymosin Beta-4, which was administered to Essendon players that led to their AFL suspension in 2016, was only listed as a banned substance several months after the injections were stopped.
Who is Jobe Watsons partner?
Former AFL star Jobe Watson and his partner Virginia Slaghekke are expecting their third child. Virginia revealed the happy news in a social media post this past week, writing, 'So excited to be completing our family early August'.
Who is Luke Darcy's son?
Welcome Sam Darcy
And Darcy – the son of best and fairest and All-Australian Luke Darcy – is no ordinary key-position player at 204cm.
Who is the tallest player in the AFL?
The tallest player to play in the Australian Football League is Aaron Sandilands (Australia) at 211cm tall, playing for Freemantle 2003-05.
Who is the youngest ever AFL player?
When he made his league debut with Collingwood in 1953 aged just fifteen years and two hundred and ninety-seven days Keith Bromage became the youngest VFL footballer ever.
Who has played the most games in AFL history?
Former North Melbourne captain Brent Harvey is the VFL/AFL games record holder with 432 games.
Who is currently the oldest AFL player?
Shaun Playford Burgoyne (born 21 October 1982) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Port Adelaide Football Club, and Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Playing statistics correct to the end of 2021. State and international statistics correct as of 2017.
Who has won the most Norm Smith medals?
The club with the most Norm Smith Medal wins is Hawthorn, with eight awards won by players representing the club.
What happened to Kevin Bartlett?
After leaving SEN in July 2019 over a disagreement with new parent company Crocmedia, former AFL star Kevin Bartlett will return to radio for the 2020 AFL season, joining Nine Radio's 3AW. Bartlett will join the call team on the station every Sunday, as well as taking part in occasional Saturday twilight fixtures.
How many premierships has Kevin Bartlett won?
He is a key member of a golden era in Richmond's history, playing in five premiership teams and winning five Jack Dyer Medals.
