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Luke Darcy

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Melbourne

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Few players have shown themselves to be as ready for a career in the media while still playing as Network Ten's Luke Darcy.

The one-time Western Bulldogs captain closed the playing chapter of his life in 2007, having played over 200 games for the club his father David represented with distinction in the 1960s.

A father-son selection in 1992 from South Adelaide, Darcy made his debut in 1994 and emerged as one of the AFL's leading ruckman. He won the Bulldogs' best and fairest award in 2001 before gaining All-Australian selection and winning the AFLPA MVP award in 2002.

Darcy endured two knee reconstructions in 2005-6 after assuming the captaincy of the club. Alongside his rehabilitation, Darcy honed his media skills with stints as part of Ten's AFL coverage and on radio with 3AW. His understanding of the modern game, presentation skills and ability to interact with those on-air alongside him made Darcy a favourite among audiences.

2008 saw Darcy take up a permanent place on the other side of the fence, stepping up his match day role with Ten, as they embark on the seventh year of the broadcasting of Saturday's AFL matches. He will also take on a greater role in radio with SEN1116's AFL team.

A Game Development role with the AFL and the running of his new hotel, The Precinct, just a few minutes from the MCG, will ensure Darcy remains busy.
Darcy lives in Melbourne with wife Rebecca and children Sam, Sienna and Wilson.