2025 Telstra AFL Draft: Pick 60

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2025 Telstra AFL Draft: Pick 60 - Will Darcy

Summary

Will Darcy, an 18-year-old father-son prospect, was chosen with the final pick (No. 60) in the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft to join the Western Bulldogs, continuing the Darcy family’s legacy at the Kennel.

Details

The father-son prospect was taken with the final selection in the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft. Will Darcy is officially a Bulldog. The 18-year-old becomes the latest in the Darcy lineage to land at the Kennel, joining brother Sam on the list and following in the footsteps of father Luke (226 games) and late grandfather David (133 games).

Will was taken with Pick 60, the final selection in the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft.

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Having suffered a back injury which limited him to only five appearances with the Oakleigh Chargers, Will’s ability to impact at either end of the ground will sure excite Bulldogs fans.

Bulldogs Player Acquisition and Strategy Manager Michael Regan said Will's development through school footy and the Coates Talent League had been pleasing. He started off the year outside the Oakleigh program, and a fair bit of that was just a family decision to make sure that he could focus on his schooling and really enjoy Year 12 at Scotch College, Regan told Gettable pre-draft.

Check out some of the best moments from the key position Father-Son selection.

He started the year off like a rocket at Scotch, especially down at Geelong College, I think he ripped that game apart.

Draftee Profile

Position: Defender/forward
Height: 198 cm
DOB: 14/03/2007
Recruited from: Oakleigh Chargers / Scotch College

Context

Will Darcy is the younger brother of Sam Darcy and follows in the family footsteps of Luke Darcy (226 games) and David Darcy (133 games). His draft selection at the final pick of the night marks a notable family milestone within the Bulldogs’ history.

Will has had less exposure to the pathways than most players and he has a lot of developing to do. He’s a really exciting prospect in terms of what he can do on field and a really good person off it from a good family.

Notes

Will’s back injury restricted him to five appearances with Oakleigh Chargers this season, but scouts have highlighted his versatility and potential at both ends of the ground. The Bulldogs’ staff remain optimistic about his development through school football and the Coates Talent League system.

Positioning and growth are emphasized as Will transitions into the Bulldogs’ system, with expectations for him to contribute as a tall defender/forward and bring a strong presence on-field.

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Author’s note: Will Darcy joins his brother at the Bulldogs, carrying a proud Darcy legacy and a promising, tall defender/forward profile, despite limited recent exposure and a back injury.

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Western Bulldogs — 2025-11-20