A generational ruckman and Bulldog through and through, the Hall of Fame always beckoned for Luke Darcy and tonight it became reality at the Club’s special event.
With a famous Bulldogs name that now runs through three generations, Darcy was a classy ruckman that, in his peak, was regarded as the best big man in the game.
As a state representative, Darcy claimed the 2001 Charles Sutton Medal, before earning All-Australian honours in 2002, going into the Brownlow Medal as a heavy favourite.
A move forward later in his career yielded a Club goalkicking award in 2004 and was named captain the following season.
Twin ACL injuries in consecutive years would cruel the end to a glittering career, retiring in 2007 after 226 games and 183 goals.
Darcy’s father (David) and son (Sam) have both represented the Bulldogs, making the family one of the most famous names to grace Whitten Oval.
Established in 2010, the Footscray-Western Bulldogs Hall of Fame honours those whose involvement and contribution to the Club has been significant, memorable and worthy of celebration.
Luke Darcy
DOB: 12/07/1975
Height: 197cm
Recruited from: South Adelaide FC (SANFL)
Guernsey number: #14
Debut: Round 21, 1994
Games: 226
Goals: 183
Honours: Charles Sutton Medallist (2001), All-Australian (2002), Leigh Matthews Trophy (2002), Rising Star nominee (1996), Club leading goalkicker (2004)
