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).

Early life Gardiner played as a junior for the Queenscliff Coutas and attended St Joseph's College in Geelong. In 2020, he was named in the St Joseph's College Team of Champions, recognising the best VFL/AFL players to have attended the school.

AFL career The Lions drafted Gardiner with their second selection, pick 22, in the 2013 AFL draft. AFL National Talent Manager Kevin Sheehan described Gardiner as the best tall defender in his draft.

Gardiner was in the Lions team that lost the 2023 grand final to Collingwood but missed out on the 2024 premiership win over Sydney due to being sidelined following a knee reconstruction.

Gardiner was part of Brisbane's 2025 premiership side.

Statistics Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.

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