Jack Darling
North Melbourne
AFL career
342 games592 goals
- Debut
- R1 2011 v NTH27 Mar 2011
- Most recent
- R24 2026 v SYD23 Aug 2026
Stats
AFL
2026 | NTH | 22 | 6.5 | 4.0 | 10.5 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 60 | 66 |
2025 | NTH | 22 | 6.3 | 3.5 | 9.8 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 51 | 60 |
2024 | WCE | 21 | 5.9 | 4.1 | 10.0 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 54 | 56 |
2023 | WCE | 20 | 6.5 | 3.8 | 10.2 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 58 | 61 |
2022 | WCE | 21 | 7.3 | 4.1 | 11.4 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 62 | 68 |
2021 | WCE | 22 | 8.0 | 4.1 | 12.1 | 5.6 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 70 | 75 |
2020 | WCE | 18 | 6.2 | 3.2 | 9.4 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 54 | 81 |
2019 | WCE | 24 | 8.5 | 3.5 | 12.0 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 71 | 85 |
2018 | WCE | 21 | 9.0 | 4.2 | 13.1 | 6.1 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 77 | 88 |
2017 | WCE | 23 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 12.0 | 5.2 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 70 | 72 |
2016 | WCE | 23 | 6.8 | 5.4 | 12.2 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 69 | 75 |
2015 | WCE | 15 | 7.2 | 4.2 | 11.4 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 68 | 77 |
2014 | WCE | 22 | 9.5 | 4.8 | 14.3 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 78 | 80 |
2013 | WCE | 21 | 8.0 | 3.8 | 11.8 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 69 | 77 |
2012 | WCE | 24 | 8.5 | 2.8 | 11.3 | 5.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 72 | 77 |
2011 | WCE | 23 | 7.2 | 5.2 | 12.3 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 67 | 71 |
VFL
2026 | NTH | 1 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 18.0 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 100 |
WAFL
2024 | WCE | 1 | 11.0 | 6.0 | 17.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 89 |
2015 | EPR | 1 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 10.0 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 87 |
SYD | SCG | R24 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.0 | 28 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
GEE | MS | R23 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 63 | 74 | 0 | 0 |
WBD | MS | R22 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.1 | 88 | 83 | 0 | 0 |
HAW | UTAS | R21 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.1 | 65 | 78 | 0 | 0 |
STK | MS | R20 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.0 | 56 | 67 | 0 | 0 |
MEL | MS | R19 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | 59 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
COL | MS | R18 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.1 | 58 | 63 | 0 | 0 |
PAD | AO | R17 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.1 | 46 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
ESS | MS | R16 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2.0 | 62 | 73 | 0 | 0 |
RCH | MCG | R15 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.1 | 60 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
WCE | OS | R14 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4.1 | 82 | 108 | 0 | 0 |
FRE | HO | R13 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 43 | 59 | 0 | 0 |
GCS | MS | R11 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 75 | 84 | 0 | 0 |
ADE | AO | R10 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.1 | 41 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
SYD | MS | R9 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2.3 | 58 | 57 | 0 | 0 |
GEE | GMHBA | R8 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | 59 | 76 | 0 | 0 |
GWS | CGO | R7 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1.0 | 65 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
RCH | MS | R6 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1.0 | 92 | 103 | 0 | 0 |
BRL | BP | R5 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1.1 | 64 | 73 | 0 | 0 |
CAR | MS | R4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1.0 | 63 | 85 | 0 | 0 |
WCE | OS | R2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 29 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
PAD | MS | R1 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1.0 | 74 | 95 | 0 | 0 |
Bio
Recruited from West Perth, Jack Darling arrived at West Coast via pick 26 in the 2010 National Draft, a selection widely viewed as a steal after he slid down the order due to perceived off-field concerns. He made an immediate impact, debuting in the opening round of 2011 and quickly establishing himself as a central figure in the Eagles' forward setup. For the majority of his time in Perth, Darling formed a formidable partnership with club legend Josh Kennedy, utilizing his elite endurance and athleticism to work up the ground while providing a potent secondary target inside 50. His contributions were instrumental during the club's successful era, highlighted by the 2018 Premiership and a 2019 All-Australian selection, eventually seeing him depart as the second-highest goalkicker in West Coast history.
A mobile key forward known as much for his chasing and tackling pressure as his marking ability, Darling's career was defined by extreme durability and athleticism. While he was occasionally a polarizing figure among fans due to intermittent inconsistency in contested situations, his statistical output remained elite for over a decade, and he became just the third Eagle to reach the 300-game milestone. In late 2024, with West Coast aggressively pursuing a list rebuild, the veteran was traded to North Melbourne to extend his career. Brought to Arden Street to provide immediate structural support for Nick Larkey and mentor a young forward group, Darling adds vast experience to a developing Kangaroos outfit as he plays out the final chapter of his career.
Profile
- Born
- 13 June 1992 (age 34y 130d)
- Height
- 191 cm
- Weight
- 93 kg
Teams
Fantasy
Honours
- Premiership2018
- All-Australian2019
- 22 Under 22(3×) 2012, 2013, 2014
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from West Perth, Jack Darling arrived at West Coast via pick 26 in the 2010 National Draft, a selection widely viewed as a steal after he slid down the order due to perceived off-field concerns. He made an immediate impact, debuting in the opening round of 2011 and quickly establishing himself as a central figure in the Eagles' forward setup. For the majority of his time in Perth, Darling formed a formidable partnership with club legend Josh Kennedy, utilizing his elite endurance and athleticism to work up the ground while providing a potent secondary target inside 50. His contributions were instrumental during the club's successful era, highlighted by the 2018 Premiership and a 2019 All-Australian selection, eventually seeing him depart as the second-highest goalkicker in West Coast history.
A mobile key forward known as much for his chasing and tackling pressure as his marking ability, Darling's career was defined by extreme durability and athleticism. While he was occasionally a polarizing figure among fans due to intermittent inconsistency in contested situations, his statistical output remained elite for over a decade, and he became just the third Eagle to reach the 300-game milestone. In late 2024, with West Coast aggressively pursuing a list rebuild, the veteran was traded to North Melbourne to extend his career. Brought to Arden Street to provide immediate structural support for Nick Larkey and mentor a young forward group, Darling adds vast experience to a developing Kangaroos outfit as he plays out the final chapter of his career.