David Darcy
David Darcy (11 August 1943 – 1 August 2020) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1960s. Darcy also played for and coached South Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). He started his career at half forward but in his second season moved to defence where he excelled. As a key position defender he went on to represent Victoria on four occasions.[1]
| David Darcy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 11 August 1943 | ||
| Date of death | 1 August 2020 (aged 76) | ||
| Original team(s) | Sunshine YCW | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Key position defender | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1963–1966, 1968–1971 | Footscray | 133 (47) | |
| 1967, 1972–1973 | South Adelaide | 44 | |
| Coaching career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 1972–1974 | South Adelaide | 64 (16–48–0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1971. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Darcy was the father of former Bulldogs player and current football commentator Luke Darcy.[1] Father to 4; Matthew Darcy; Kim Darcy; Luke Darcy; Alysha Darcy;
References
- "Vale David Darcy". www.westernbulldogs.com.au. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
External links
- David Darcy's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- David Darcy at AustralianFootball.com
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