Darcy Moloney
| Darcy Moloney | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born |
20 November 2002 Colac, Victoria | ||
| Original teams |
Geelong Falcons (Talent League Girls) Colac (GFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 10, 2020 draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2021, Geelong vs. North Melbourne, at Kardinia Park | ||
| Height | 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Sydney | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2021–2024 | Geelong | 46 (11) | |
| 2025– | Sydney | 11 (2) | |
| Total | 57 (13) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2025. | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball | |||
Darcy Moloney (born 20 November 2002) is a professional Australian rules footballer who currently plays for the Sydney Swans in the AFL Women's (AFLW).[1] She was initially drafted to Geelong in the 2020 AFL Women's draft, where she played 46 games.[2]
AFL Women's career
[edit]Moloney was drafted to the Geelong Cats from the Geelong Falcons with pick 10 overall in the 2020 AFL Women's draft.[3] She made her AFL Women's debut in round 1 of the 2021 season against North Melbourne.[4]
Following 46 games across five seasons for the club, she made the decision to request a trade to the Sydney Swans. In a move influenced by Moloney's former teammate Laura Gardiner, the trade was made official in December 2024.[2][5]
She played her 50th career game early in the 2025 season.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Moloney identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community. She credits the AFLW as a large part of her journey to discovering her own identity.[7][8]
She currently lives with teammate Ash Van Loon in Sydney, Australia.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Darcy Moloney | AFL". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ a b Cats Media (5 December 2024). "Cats Farewell Moloney". geelongcats.com.au. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ Collings, Tom (28 December 2020). "The Perfect Pair". geelongcats.com.au.
- ^ Giese, Susie (29 January 2021). "Moloney Ready to Make Her Mark". geelongcats.com.au.
- ^ Bastiani, Gemma (2 September 2025). "'That could be me': How ex-teammate inspired new Swan to take the leap". afl.com.au.
- ^ a b "Key Quotes: Darcy Moloney, AFLW Round 4". sydneyswans.com.au. 3 September 2025.
- ^ "Out on the Field with Darcy Moloney". sydneyswans.com.au. 14 October 2025.
- ^ McKirdy, Lachlan (12 October 2025). "Why Swans star believes Sydney does AFLW Pride Round better than anyone else". Code Sports.
External links
[edit]- Darcy Moloney's profile on the official website of the Sydney Swans
- Darcy Moloney at AustralianFootball.com
