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Sam Darcy Avoids ACL Injury but Faces Surgery for Significant Knee Damage

Scans confirmed the Western Bulldogs' rising star did not rupture his ACL, but he sustained an impaction fracture and ligament damage that will require surgery.

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Sam Darcy looks miserable as he is framed by the coach's whiteboards during a Western Bulldogs AFL game.

Overview

  • Sam Darcy hyperextended his left knee during the Bulldogs' Round 6 victory over St Kilda, prompting fears of a severe ACL injury.
  • Scans revealed no ACL rupture but identified an impaction fracture and ligament damage in the 21-year-old forward's knee.
  • Darcy is set to undergo surgery, with the club to determine a rehabilitation timeline in the coming weeks.
  • The injury interrupts Darcy's strong 2025 season, where he had already kicked 14 goals after a breakout 38-goal campaign in 2024.
  • This incident echoes a similar knee injury suffered by his father, Luke Darcy, almost 20 years ago, adding a poignant layer to the family's history.