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Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dylan Buckley: Footy star who became a HUGE success in entertainment reveals amazing family news
Footy star turned podcast sensation Dylan Buckley has become a father for the second time - and it didn't take long for a number of AFL identities to pass on their best wishes. They included GWS Giants veteran Stephen Coniglio, Channel 7 AFL expert Abbey Holmes and former Carlton teammate Jack Silvagni. Plenty of footy fans also congratulated Buckley on social media, after he posted 'My girl, Annie' on Instagram. The images also featured Buckley's wife Justine, son Max and their newest addition. 'Omg I'm so thrilled for you both. What a gorgeous, happy, lucky name!' said one supporter. Matildas star Mackenzie Arnold responded with: 'Congrats! and a third weighed in with: 'Congratulations mate, perfect little family.' Buckley, 32, played for Carlton and GWS before the midfielder was de-listed by the Giants in 2019. He then turned his attention to podcasting - and it has proven to be an astute decision. Aside from his 76,000 Instagram followers, Buckley's podcast Dyl and Friends is one of Australia's top sports podcasts. In recent years, Buckley has expanded to introduce shows like Footy and Friends and 200plus. Buckley's father is three-time Carlton premiership player Jim Buckley, with Dylan drafted to the Blues under the father-son rule in 2011. Last year, Buckley confirmed how he delved into the world of podcasting. 'I started because I couldn't get a job in radio, and I thought I could use it on my resume once my AFL career ended,' he told The Age. In February, Buckley sat down for an extended chat with Aussie golf superstar Cameron Smith 'I went from a regular wage to nothing, and I thought (at the time) 'How can I afford to do this?' — all I knew was that I wanted to work it out.' The bold move has paid off - in 2023 alone, with the Dyl & Friends podcast totalling over 4.3 million downloads and 1.5 million listeners. Buckley's point of difference is that along with co-founder Adam Baldwin, he has built an independent sports network.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Luke and Sam Darcy: Footy star reveals the family dilemma that made him quit his job as one of the AFL's most popular TV commentators
AFL commentator and Bulldogs legend Luke Darcy has spoken about his decision to walk away from the media, revealing the 'uncomfortable' family dilemma that forced him to give up his job with Channel Seven. Darcy, 49, racked up 226 games for the Bulldogs before retiring in 2007 and entering the media. He went on to become one of the game's most popular commentators, working for Network 10, Triple M and Channel Seven, before shocking the footy world in 2024 by deciding to walk away from it all. Darcy revealed that he knew he needed the change after Seven required him to work on a game that his son, Western Bulldogs star Sam, was playing in - despite the fact he asked not to cover it. 'I was very conscious of giving clear air to him and it was getting uncomfortable,' Darcy explained to Dylan Buckley on his Dyl & Friends podcast. 'I'd been at Seven for years and suddenly you're rostered on a game your son's playing. I said, "Hard no, I'm not doing it", and understandably (they're) going we've paid you … we'd like you do it. Darcy said his shock decision was made after Channel Seven required him to work on a game that his son Sam (pictured together) was playing in 'Had a fairly healthy debate around not doing it, I did it once and I just regretted it straight away. That made it easier wanting to give him as much space as I could as well.' Darcy explained that he also wanted to spend more time with his wife Bec and pursue other interests. 'I felt like I'd had this great chapter and I'd been unbelievably lucky to fall into the Triple M footy with those guys, it's about as much fun you can have,' he said. 'From the age of 17 to I'm turning 50 in a couple of months time, all my winter months had been on a plane and travelling and that was the main decision. Unbelievable wife who's a superstar, who I genuinely love spending time with. 'I just felt like there were some other chapters of passion I wanted to pursue. There's some stuff in the business world that I was really loving. Can I buy back all that time? 'Would I regret not calling another 100 AFL games? No. Would I regret not jumping into that pond and have a crack … bit of the unknown, stuff I love, trying to build something I've been working on. 'It's nice to do it on your own terms. You don't get to do that too often in that space. You normally get sacked.' Meanwhile, Darcy's son Sam is expected to be sidelined for two to three months with a knee injury. Sam Darcy injured his knee two weeks ago but is expected to be back in two or three months The Bulldogs feared the worst when Darcy went down clutching the knee during last month's 71-point thrashing of St Kilda. Scans cleared the 21-year-old key forward of damage to his anterior cruciate ligament, which would have ruled him out for the rest of the year. But he suffered an impaction fracture at the front of his knee and associated ligament damage at the back of his knee. Darcy kicked 38 goals in a breakout campaign last year and added 14 as the Bulldogs' most prolific forward through their first five games this season. Widely regarded as a generational talent, Darcy signed a four-year contract extension with the Bulldogs last December, which ties him to the club until the end of 2029.
News.com.au
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Luke Darcy's family revelation as he opens up about why he quit cushy Channel 7 TV gig
Beloved AFL figure Luke Darcy has opened up about the true motives behind his decision to walk away from his cushy Channel 7 media role. Former ruckman Darcy, 49, played 226 games with the Western Bulldogs before entering the media upon his retirement in 2007. Initially plying his trade with Network Ten, Darcy moved to Channel 7 in 2011 and until the end of last year filled a variety of hosting and commentary roles on both the TV network and Triple M. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. Darcy gained huge notoriety for his interviews during the 2013 Essendon peptide saga and his repetition of the phrase, 'Say that again'. But he shocked the AFL world when he declared he would be leaving at the end of last year and gave very little clarification on the reasons behind his decision, until now. In an open and honest admission, Darcy said he felt he needed to walk away altogether after Channel 7 told him he had to work a game his son, Sam, was playing in, despite repeatedly asking not to. 'I was very conscious of giving clear air to him and it was getting uncomfortable,'' Darcy told Dylan Buckley on his Dyl & Friends podcast. 'I'd been at Seven for years and suddenly you're rostered on a game your son's playing. I said hard no, I'm not doing it and understandably (they're) going we've paid you … we'd like you to do it. 'Had a fairly healthy debate around not doing it, I did it once and I just regretted it straight away. That made it easier wanting to give him as much space as I could as well.' Darcy also said he wanted to pursue other businesses and interests and spend more time with his family. 'I felt like I'd had this great chapter and I'd been unbelievably lucky to fall into the Triple M footy with those guys, it's about as much fun you can have,'' he said. 'From the age of 17 to I'm turning 50 in a couple of months' time, all my winter months had been on a plane and travelling and that was the main decision. Unbelievable wife who's a superstar, who I genuinely love spending time with. I just felt like there were some other chapters of passion I wanted to pursue. There's some stuff in the business world that I was really loving. Can I buy back all that time? Would I regret not calling another 100 AFL games? No. Would I regret not jumping into that pond and having a crack … bit of the unknown, stuff I love, trying to build something I've been working on. 'It's nice to do it on your own terms. You don't get to do that too often in that space. You normally get sacked.'
