Sam Darcy:- Welcome to the Western Bulldogs

[GVGjr]

That's some memory! Spot on.

I used to go to the footy with a couple mates and we would go through all the players heights as a test.

He was a very good player considering how we got him.

[jeemak]

I used to go to the footy with a couple mates and we would go through all the players heights as a test.

He was a very good player considering how we got him.

I used to know every player's height in the 90's. League wide.

But it had nothing to do with anything that could be considered feelings of inadequacy, I swear!

[soupman]

I used to know every player's height in the 90's. League wide.

Me too except early 2000s. I was a very cool kid.

[jeemak]

Now I know everyone is taller than me and I'd look like the fat kid trying his guts out but not keeping up........and I'm 183!

[Eastdog]

Good debut from Sam! Marked the ball very well. Big cheer from the crowd when he marked back there in the 1st quarter.

[boydogs]

Didn't see the silky skills the VFL watchers rave about but his high marking translated to AFL level well. Should keep his spot now

[jeemak]

Didn't see the silky skills the VFL watchers rave about but his high marking translated to AFL level well. Should keep his spot now

I reckon after his first two kicks that were mongrels/ helicopters he maintained the faith and started kicking more fluidly.

He was a bit scratchy with the ball in dispute but so were the rest of us today and it would have been intimidating for him.

[hujsh]

There was a really nice kick after a mark he took on the wing. That was more like what we've seen at VFL level

[SonofScray]

Pushed in the back, no free. Welcome to AFL footy Sam.

[bornadog]

Is Sam the answer to the tall defender that I have been raving about, ie someone over 200cm

[GVGjr]

Is Sam the answer to the tall defender that I have been raving about, ie someone over 200cm

Anyone but Lewis Young though?

Players height isn't the real reason why we struggle down back.

[The Underdog]

Is Sam the answer to the tall defender that I have been raving about, ie someone over 200cm

He could definitely be the answer to the intercept defender we don’t have.

[bornadog]

Anyone but Lewis Young though?

Players height isn't the real reason why we struggle down back.

Cordy says help, Lobb says thank you

[FrediKanoute]

A lot to like about Darcy's first game. intercept marking was good, as as his positioning.

Got out bodied a little and was out positioned as well, but he will learn. Should stay in for the rest of the year.

[Rance Fan]

Reminded me a bit of ol Peter Foster marking across the backline