Jack Darling was filled with both relief and excitement after making a return to football on Saturday
5:33pm Jun 8, 2015
Key forward Jack Darling inches closer to his first game of 2015
9:28am Jun 2, 2015
2:51pm Aug 25, 2018
4:33pm Aug 11, 2018
12:00am Jul 23, 2018
Junior Clubs: Sorrento-Duncraig (WA)
Debut: Round 1, 2011
Recruited from: West Perth (WA)
Brownlow Votes: 21
A career-best season for Darling, who was arguably the best player in the competition for the first half of 2018, booting 28 goals in his first nine games, before an ankle injury halted his momentum in round 11. Played 21 games, posted career-best numbers for goals, marks, contested marks, contested possessions, 1%ers and goal assists. Finished the year as the Eagles' leading goal kicker with 48 goals. Was a strong contributor throughout the Eagles' finals run and was a key part of the 2018 premiership side.
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 14 | Adelaide Crows | Rd 10 |
| Handballs | 7 | Geelong Cats | Rd 6 |
| Disposals | 17 | Hawthorn | Rd 15 |
| Marks | 8 | St Kilda | Rd 8 |
| Hit-outs | 4 | Adelaide Crows | Rd 10 |
| Tackles | 5 | Gold Coast Suns | Rd 7 |
| Goals | 6 | Western Bulldogs | Rd 11 |
| AFL Fantasy | 105 | Hawthorn | Rd 15 |
| Rd | Opponent | Result | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | AF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Lions | L 102 - 58 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 68 |
| 2 | GWS Giants | W 104 - 52 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 76 |
| 3 | Collingwood | W 76 - 98 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 33 |
| 4 | Fremantle | W 69 - 56 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 79 |
| 5 | Port Adelaide | L 53 - 95 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 6 | Geelong Cats | L 104 - 46 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 7 | Gold Coast Suns | W 80 - 57 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 90 |
| 8 | St Kilda | W 70 - 88 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 60 |
| 9 | Melbourne | W 85 - 69 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 58 |
| 10 | Adelaide Crows | W 73 - 85 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 94 |
| 11 | Western Bulldogs | W 133 - 72 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 104 |
| 12 | Sydney Swans | L 116 - 71 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 58 |
| 14 | Essendon | W 106 - 71 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 49 |
| 15 | Hawthorn | W 71 - 77 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 105 |
| 16 | Fremantle | W 31 - 122 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 82 |
| 17 | Collingwood | L 77 - 78 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 69 |
| 18 | Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 19 | North Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 20 | Carlton | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 21 | Adelaide Crows | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 22 | Richmond | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 23 | Hawthorn | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | W: 11 - L: 5 | 130 | 53 | 183 | 67 | 7 | 20 | 19 | 39 | 39 | 13 | 1070 |
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 20 | Richmond | Rd 9, 2018 |
| Handballs | 13 | Western Bulldogs | Rd 9, 2011 |
| Disposals | 24 | Hawthorn | Rd 4, 2011 |
| Marks | 15 | Richmond | Rd 9, 2018 |
| Hit-outs | 4 | Adelaide Crows | Rd 10, 2019 |
| Tackles | 10 | North Melbourne | Rd 11, 2014 |
| Goals | 6 | Western Bulldogs | Rd 11, 2019 |
| AFL Fantasy | 151 | Richmond | Rd 9, 2018 |
| Season | Club | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | AF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | West Coast Eagles | 130 | 53 | 183 | 67 | 7 | 20 | 19 | 39 | 39 | 13 | 1070 |
| 2018 | West Coast Eagles | 188 | 88 | 276 | 129 | 2 | 29 | 19 | 50 | 48 | 27 | 1616 |
| 2017 | West Coast Eagles | 184 | 93 | 277 | 119 | 9 | 21 | 25 | 67 | 43 | 25 | 1601 |
| 2016 | West Coast Eagles | 156 | 125 | 281 | 123 | 5 | 20 | 15 | 61 | 44 | 21 | 1596 |
| 2015 | West Coast Eagles | 108 | 63 | 171 | 78 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 46 | 26 | 18 | 1024 |
| 2014 | West Coast Eagles | 208 | 106 | 314 | 106 | 1 | 26 | 21 | 86 | 39 | 29 | 1725 |
| 2013 | West Coast Eagles | 168 | 80 | 248 | 96 | 1 | 29 | 14 | 58 | 42 | 27 | 1451 |
| 2012 | West Coast Eagles | 198 | 68 | 266 | 131 | 0 | 19 | 16 | 68 | 53 | 25 | 1709 |
| 2011 | West Coast Eagles | 165 | 119 | 284 | 103 | 3 | 20 | 17 | 93 | 24 | 11 | 1541 |
AFL Rising Star nominee
2011
AFL premiership player
2018
Leading goal-kicker
2012, 2018
Life Membership
2017
Name: Jack Darling
Nickname: JD
What was your best break in life: Off-season to America & Mexico
Best piece of advice your mother gave you: There’s plenty of fish in the sea
If you weren’t a footballer, what would you like to be: Surfer
Do you have a saying or motto that you live your life by: Di it properly the first time
If you could ask someone to be your mentor, who would it be: Tony Robbins
Morning or evening person: Both
Favourite timeslot to play in: 4.40
Favourite footy journalist: N/A
Favourite TV caller/commentator: Dennis
Worst injury: Broken foot
How many text messages do you send a day: 10
Three phone apps you can’t live without: Insta, Snapchat, Facebook
Favourite Twitter account you follow: N/A
Most embarrassing song in your iTunes: Selfie Song
Best concert you’ve been to: Falls Festival
Where did you holiday after last season: USA & Mexico
Favourite sport other than football: Beach Volleyball
What sport would you like to compete in at the 2016 Olympics: Table Tennis
Can you change a spare tyre: Yes
Do you iron your own shirts: No
Favourite restaurant: Clarkes- North Beach
Do you believe in UFOs: No
What three items would you take to a desert island: Water, fishing rod, matches
Any special hobbies or interests: Fishing, surfing, travel, roller coasters
Three famous people you would like to meet: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Leo DiCaprio, The Rock
