Darcy Gardiner
Darcy Gardiner (born 22 September 1995) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL).
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![]() Gardiner playing for the Brisbane Lions in April 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Darcy Gardiner | ||
| Nickname(s) | Dizzy, Dizz | ||
| Date of birth | 22 September 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Queenscliff | ||
| Original team(s) | Geelong Falcons (TAC Cup)Queenscliff Football Club | ||
| Draft | No. 22, 2013 National Draft, Brisbane Lions | ||
| Height | 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Back pocket | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Brisbane Lions | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2014– | Brisbane Lions | 129 (5) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 9, 2020. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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2014 AFL Rising Star nominee | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Recruited from the Queenscliff Coutas, Gardiner was drafted by the Lions with their second selection, pick 22, in the 2013 AFL Draft.[1] AFL National Talent Manager Kevin Sheehan described Gardiner as the best tall defender in his draft.[2]
References
- "Player Profile – Darcy Gardiner". Brisbane Lions website. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
- "TAC Cup Phantom Draft". CrocMediaTV Australia. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
External links
| Wikimedia Commons has media related to Darcy Gardiner. |
- Darcy Gardiner's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions
- Darcy Gardiner's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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