Sam Darcy will become a third-generation State of Origin footballer in February after being named in the Victorian side today.
The 22-year-old will follow in the footsteps of grandfather David (Victoria) and dad Luke (South Australia) in participating in Origin football, with the tall likely to pair with Geelong’s Jeremy Cameron in a dangerous forward line.
Darcy joins his Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli in the Victorian team, while Aaron Naughton will suit up for WA.
The gun forward has played 45 games and kicked 89 goals for the Western Bulldogs.
The 2026 AAMI AFL Origin game will be broadcast on Channel 7 and Fox, as well as 7Plus and Kayo streaming platforms, spotlighting Perth and its world-class sporting facilities to the rest of the nation.
The match will begin at 4:40pm AWST/7:40pm AEDT. Tickets for the AAMI AFL Origin are on sale now, for more information head to www.origin.afl
Bulldogs confirmed for 2026 AFL Origin
As of December 19
Western Australia:
Rory Lobb
State League Club: Swan Districts
Community Club: Bassendean
Aaron Naughton
State League Club: Peel Thunder
Community Club: Rockingham
Victoria:
Marcus Bontempelli
State League Club: Northern Knights
Community Club: Eltham
Sam Darcy
State Leage Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: Glen Iris
Ed Richards
State League Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: Hawthorn Citizens
