Darcy Wilmot (born 31 December 2003) is a professional Australian rules football player who plays for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL).[1]

Darcy Wilmot
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-12-31) 31 December 2003 (age 20)
Original team(s) Northern Knights (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 16, 2021 national draft
Debut Elimination final, 2022, Brisbane Lions vs. Richmond, at The Gabba
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 79 kg (174 lb)
Club information
Current club Brisbane Lions
Number 44
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2022– Brisbane Lions 56 (6)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early career

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He started playing junior football with his local junior club, Yarrambat, Yarrambat is in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. He was invited to try out with the Northern Knights in the (then) NAB League.

Wilmot was the Brisbane Lions' first pick in the 2021 AFL draft.[2]

AFL Career

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He played his first AFL match on 1 September 2022, in the 2022 second elimination final.[3] He kicked a goal on debut.

Wilmot received a nomination for the Rising Star after round 14 of the 2023 season. His teammate Will Ashcroft’s was nomination in Round 2.[4] Wilmot managed to play every game for the season culminating in a Grand final selection.

Wilmot was part of the Brisbane Lions 2024 premiership winning team, in a 60 point victory over the Sydney Swans.[5]

Personal life

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Wilmot's father Grant Wilmot played five games for Collingwood in 1980.[6]

Honours and achievements

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Team

References

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  1. ^ "Brisbane Lions - Darcy Wilmot". Brisbane Lions. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Darcy Wilmot tipped to shine if granted debut in elimination final". news.com.au. News Corp Australia. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  3. ^ Schmook, Nathan (29 September 2023). "Bold as a Lion: How defender became natural 'game-changer'". Australian Football League. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  4. ^ https://www.lions.com.au/news/1361561/wilmot-named-afl-rising-star-nominee-for-round-14
  5. ^ "Lion Kings: Fagan's heroes thrash Swans in GF shock". AFL. 28 September 2024.
  6. ^ Keating, Mitch (15 November 2021). "Extra Crisp: The Vic Metro defender following the mould of a Magpies star". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
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