Darcy Fort Biography

After taking the place of the injured Oscar McInerney in Brisbane's 2024 Grand Final side., Darcy Fort is now a premiership player.

"He was incredible. I haven't seen the Norm Smith voting but I would have given them to him. It was bloody incredible," McInerney said in the rooms of Fort.

"I always knew he was going to do something special. He is a competitor. He is a beast. He is our most professional. We had a lot of faith in him and just knew he would get the job done."

Fort had run straight to McInerney as soon as the final siren sounded to share the moment the Lions secured their first premiership since 2003.

"He is the most humble, selfless guy there is. He had the biggest smile on his face. I'm sad he doesn't have a medal. He deserves it more than anyone," Fort said of McInerney.

Brisbane secures Darcy Fort just an hour out from the deadline of the 2021 AFL Trade Period. The Lions gave the Cats pick 50 and a future third-round selection in exchange for Fort and pick No.41.

"Darcy has been one of the more dominant ruckmen in the VFL. He has been unlucky with his timing in terms of getting senior opportunities," Lions list manager Dom Ambrogio said.

"We think he is a legitimate ruckman, but we are also confident he can help us out up forward and add flexibility to our squad."

Contracted Geelong ruck Darcy Fort is eyeing a move from the Cats, with his manager confirming that Brisbane has shown interest.

Fort failed to play a game in 2021 and has only managed eight matches since making his debut in 2019.

Darcy Fort signs a new two-year deal while fellow Cats Quinton Narkle, Zach Guthrie, Ben Jarvis and Stefan Okunbor have all signed on for another season.

"We see Quinton, Darcy, Zach, Ben and Stefan as still having improvement in front of them," Cats head of football Simon Lloyd said.

"They each had limited opportunities this year, but all five players worked hard and got better. We are looking forward to their continued improvement."

Darcy Fort makes his AFL debut for Geelong at Kardinia Park with 9 disposals (7 kicks and 2 handballs), 3 marks, 2 tackles, 17 hitouts and 3 goals in a 44-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

Darcy Fort believes his ability to play in attack was the reason behind his AFL dream being realised in his hometown, seven years after first nominating for the NAB AFL Draft.

The South Barwon and Geelong Falcons product returned home this week after stints at three state league clubs – Werribee, Footscray and most recently three years with Central District in Adelaide.

And just moments after being taken at No.68 in last week's draft, the 25-year-old had resigned from his job as a civil engineer and was on the phone to his family.

"Having a few free feeds from mum might help me a little it and I don't have to worry too much about the move or making friends," the 205cm Fort said.

"I have plenty of friends and family here that will always support me, so I have probably got a bit of a leg up over the other boys.

"I'm absolutely stoked. Leading up to the draft I thought I just want to be on a list and then when they (Geelong) read my name out I was over the moon."

Geelong select Darcy Fort with pick No.65 in the 2018 National Draft.

“Darcy Fort originally played his football in Geelong with the Geelong Falcons and South Barwon Football Club,” Cats recruiting and list Stephen Wells said.

“He went and had a bit of time with the Bulldogs in the VFL program, and then the last couple of years he’s been outstanding for Central Districts.

“As we know ruckmen can take a bit of time to develop and Darcy has certainly filled out to be able to compete really well at senior level in the last couple of years."