Welcome to the Bulldogs Sam Darcy

[dogwatch]

What does Bevo think of Sam Darcy?

 

[hatescaptcha]

Would love Darcy to get a taste of senior football this year. Even if it’s one game Vs GWS.


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[Mutt]

No more posting analysis of the Coach and coaching on here. I've moved a heap of posts to a more appropriate thread as they have little or nothing to do with Sam Darcy and everything to do with the Coach.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

Would love Darcy to get a taste of senior football this year. Even if it’s one game Vs GWS.


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That’ll most likely be the game that determines whether or not we make finals.

Would be a ballsy move playing a first year light weighted ruck/fwd debutant.

 

[Fossie 32]

 

[ScragCity]

Make him earn it Bevo. Worked for Marra and West who are both flying now.

 

[Sentinel]

The young pup who won’t stop growing: The rise of Bulldogs big man Sam Darcy

Third-generation Bulldog Sam Darcy has been in impressive form in the VFL after an injury setback, playing in a variety of positions across the ground.

www.theage.com.au

Now 209.5cm!

 

[BIG_BONTS]

Got a feeling it'll be this week or not this year

 

[doggies ftw]

The young pup who won’t stop growing: The rise of Bulldogs big man Sam Darcy

Third-generation Bulldog Sam Darcy has been in impressive form in the VFL after an injury setback, playing in a variety of positions across the ground.

www.theage.com.au

Now 209.5cm!

Geez, understandable then if we don’t want to put the pressure of AFL on his body if he’s still growing.

Maybe just see out the year in the 2s no point risking missing a much needed preseason.

What a bloody gem this kid is going to be though

 

[flipper83]

It's pretty remarkable that discussions these days are about finding taller defenders to play on the new generation of 200cm forwards and Darcy is 10cm taller than them.
Him playing on someone like Harris Andrews

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Harris Andrews

Age

28

Ht

202cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.8

3star

K

7.4

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

5.6

5star

T

1.6

4star

MG

151.7

2star

D

17.0

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

8.0

4star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.0

3star

D

9.8

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

4.8

4star

M

3.4

4star

T

1.6

4star

MG

94.0

2star

would be like a 190cm defender playing on Harry McKay

10

Harry Mckay

Age

27

Ht

200cm

Wt

106kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.9

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

2.4

2star

M

5.5

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

1.4

5star

D

6.6

1star

K

4.6

2star

HB

2.0

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.4

2star

G

1.4

5star

D

8.8

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

2.0

2star

M

4.4

4star

T

0.8

3star

G

2.0

5star

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I don't want to get too excited about a player who hasn't even played an AFL game yet but if he can build up his strength without losing mobility his extra reach will make him so difficult to stop overhead.

 

[maddog37]

It's pretty remarkable that discussions these days are about finding taller defenders to play on the new generation of 200cm forwards and Darcy is 10cm taller than them.
Him playing on someone like Harris Andrews would be like a 190cm defender playing on Harry McKay.
I don't want to get too excited about a player who hasn't even played an AFL game yet but if he can build up his strength without losing mobility his extra reach will make him so difficult to stop overhead.

Sounds strange to say but if he plays like a Mason Cox in that final against Richmond and you add Norty and JUH……… jeebus.

 

[LovevShaqBB13]

It's pretty remarkable that discussions these days are about finding taller defenders to play on the new generation of 200cm forwards and Darcy is 10cm taller than them.
Him playing on someone like Harris Andrews would be like a 190cm defender playing on Harry McKay.
I don't want to get too excited about a player who hasn't even played an AFL game yet but if he can build up his strength without losing mobility his extra reach will make him so difficult to stop overhead.

Young talls often dominate at under 18s because of their height and then cant translate into AFL because most sides have a key defender their size. Darcy is overwhelming even for the tallest ruckman in the game. I think of him as Mason Cox (who isnt that bad a player considering his background) but with the Aussie rules bloodlines has the ability to cleanly mark everything, kick smoothly on both feet and get to ground level. Something we havent seen in the AFL other than English and Gawn who are true Rucks.

 

[Golden_6]

It would be absolutely fascinating to see where the club sees his long term position. I have absolutely no idea.

 

[doggies ftw]

It would be absolutely fascinating to see where the club sees his long term position. I have absolutely no idea.

I don’t think they know to be fair wouldn’t be surprised if we’re still trying to run him through all positions to almost see what sticks.

We’ll see how he goes at AFL level but I think he might just be the cleanest contested mark that’s come into the league since Naughty - probably has over 20cm on Naughty including reach too

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

It would be absolutely fascinating to see where the club sees his long term position. I have absolutely no idea.

I actually feel like Bev has been pretty open with this: they want him forward, and are doing their best to get him as much time in that position as possible, but they want him playing AFL footy ASAP and will play him in whatever role will allow him the earliest and best exposure. Which, based on our usage of him in his first few games and now, seems to be seen as being down back.

 

[weltschmerz]

what are they feeding this boy

 

[BIG_BONTS]

Growth hormones, DANK peptides and nutri-grain

 

[ScragCity]

Is it crazy to suggest that he could be pushing 216cm once it is all said and done?

 

[ossie_21]

Is it crazy to suggest that he could be pushing 216cm once it is all said and done?

At this rate he’ll make Robert Wadlow look like Caleb Daniel

 

[dogwatch]

Ok Enough with the vertical growth Sam. Any more height will worry me.

Time to start filling out.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

FYI

Sienna Darcy, daughter of WB player Luke Darcy and Rebecca, and sister of Sam (WB), was a member of a successful St Catherine's Rowing Crew at the Henley Regatta UK.

 

[doggies ftw]

FYI

Sienna Darcy, daughter of WB player Luke Darcy and Rebecca, and sister of Sam (WB), was a member of a successful St Catherine's Rowing Crew at the Henley Regatta UK.

He’s got some younger brothers too doesnt he? They only get taller, 225cm winger coming soon?

 

[Munnez]

It's pretty remarkable that discussions these days are about finding taller defenders to play on the new generation of 200cm forwards and Darcy is 10cm taller than them.
Him playing on someone like Harris Andrews would be like a 190cm defender playing on Harry McKay.
I don't want to get too excited about a player who hasn't even played an AFL game yet but if he can build up his strength without losing mobility his extra reach will make him so difficult to stop overhead.

Key Defender in the Darcy Moore mould not quite as quick but difficult to stop from intercepting !

 

[Pugz89]

Go well big fella!

 

[X_box_X]

AWESOME!!!!!!!