AFL

Bulldogs star Sam Darcy subbed off with knee injury

By AAP Newswire

Apr 20, 2025

The Western Bulldogs are nervously waiting on further assessment of Sam Darcy's left knee injury after the budding superstar was substituted out of the clash with St Kilda.

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Darcy flew for a mark in the Bulldogs' forward line late in the first quarter at Marvel Stadium on Sunday night and hyperextended his left leg in an awkward landing.

The 21-year-old immediately grabbed at the knee and lay on the turf for a few moments before getting to his feet.

Darcy hobbled off the ground and was taken directly to the Dogs' dressing room for further assessment.

He was replaced by second-game substitute Cooper Hynes.

Broadcast vision in the second quarter showed Darcy's upset family in the dressing room.

His father, 226-game Bulldogs champion Luke, missed almost two full seasons in 2005-06 with serious knee injuries.

Darcy had changed out of his playing kit when he returned to the Bulldogs' bench before half-time.

He kicked 38 goals in a breakout campaign last year and added 14 as the Bulldogs' most prolific forward through their first five games this season.

Widely regarded as a generational talent, Darcy signed a four-year contract extension with the Bulldogs last December, which ties him to the club until the end of 2029.

By AAP Newswire

Australian Associated Press