Western Bulldogs secure long-term contract for boom talent

Kieran Francis

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Western Bulldogs talent Sam Darcy has signed a new contract to take him through until free agency.

Darcy, whose original deal expired at the end of 2025, has committed to the Bulldogs until the completion of the 2029 season.

The 21-year-old enjoyed a breakout season in 2024, kicking 38 goals and averaging five marks a game.

Darcy kicked a career-high seven goals against North Melbourne in Round 23, while also nabbed a bag of four and two hauls of three.

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"It was a really easy decision for me in the end," Darcy said.

"This club means so much to me – I've got a rich family history here. I grew up supporting the Bulldogs and I am very grateful to be living out my dreams at Mission Whitten Oval.

"I'm really confident in the direction we're heading and love coming into work every day with the boys as we continue to try and improve.

"I just want to keep building on the foundations I set up last year and put in a big pre-season to hopefully set myself up for success in 2025."

Kieran Francis

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Kieran Francis is a senior editor at The Sporting News based in Melbourne, Australia. He started at Sportal.com.au before being a part of the transition to Sporting News in 2015. Just prior to the 2018 World Cup, he was appointed chief editor of Goal.com in Australia. He has now returned to The Sporting News where his passions lay in football, AFL, poker and cricket - when he is not on holiday.