Sam Darcy kicked the match sealing purpose within the Western Bulldogs win on Friday night time, however you wouldn’t have recognized by his dad Luke’s response within the commentary field.
The Bulldogs produced certainly one of their finest performances of the 12 months to defeat an undermanned Magpies outfit 15.10 (100) to 12.10 (82) at Marvel Stadium.
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Collingwood opened up a slender lead within the first time period however the match changed into a decent contest.
However the Pies didn’t rating a purpose within the fourth quarter, whereas the Bulldogs piled on 5 majors to say an 18-point win.
Sensing one other late Collingwood comeback, Darcy put the consequence past doubt with a couple of minutes remaining with an outstanding passage of play within the ahead pocket.
Darcy smothered Pies skipper Darcy Moore’s kick, then obtained a handball from Rory Lobb and snapped a curling purpose from the pocket.
Channel 7’s cameras instantly flicked to his dad Luke Darcy, who was commentating the sport for radio on Triple M.
However as an alternative celebrating wildly at his son’s purpose, Darcy Sr was stone-faced and didn’t give a lot as a smile as he maintained his professionalism.
The Triple M AFL account wrote on X: “Sam Darcy kicked the miracle sealer however Duke GAVE US NOTHING!!!”
Mark Howard quipped within the Triple M field: “Smile massive Duke.”
Footy followers in contrast Darcy’s response to Carlton legend Stephen Silvagni, who has been ice chilly at any time when a digicam panned to him after his son Jack kicked a purpose for the Blues.
It’s definitely a distinction to Pies legend Peter Daicos, who went berserk when Nick Daicos kicked the matchwinning purpose towards Carlton final month.
One fan wrote on X: “Bloody hell Luke Darcy is the brand new SOS! Cracking purpose from his son and completely nothing. I do know you’re working however get excited!”
One other stated: “Not an enormous Luke Darcy Fan. BUT. He acquired canned by most people for his commentary of doggies video games, so he’s needed to reign it again.
“I’d favor to see and listen to a father happy with his son than having to indicate nothing to not get canned on social media. He can’t win both approach.”
Sports activities presenter Nick Quinn stated: “If I’m ever enjoying poker towards Luke I’m merely going to fold my playing cards and provides him my cash!”
Earlier this season, Darcy known as his son in motion for the Bulldogs towards Fremantle in Perth — switching to the professional commentary position for Channel 7.
Darcy was noticeably quiet when his son touched the ball in that sport however did provide some insights when Sam took a mark and lined up purpose on the stroke of three quarter time.
“(He) has a behavior of getting slightly bit near the person on the mark,” Darcy stated of his son’s routine.
“Possibly return one other two steps.”
Co-commentator Alister Nicholson joked: “Cease giving his secrets and techniques away Darce”, whereas Jason Bennett stated Darcy was exhibiting off “20 years of analysis in your half”.
Darcy is a Bulldogs board member.
Sam Darcy might discover himself in sizzling water for a bump on Brayden Maynard within the opening levels of the sport, which sparked a melee.
The 20-year-old, who is without doubt one of the contenders for the AFL Rising Star Award, stated coach Luke Beveridge gave him a twig on the bench for freely giving a 50m penalty early.
“He gave me a great little bake,” Darcy instructed Seven. “Stated ‘pull your head in and transfer on’.”
The Bulldogs are actually tenth on the ladder because the win saved their finals hopes alive.
