Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\nThe Western Bulldogs legend has stayed well away from the spotlight since his decision to give up on his TV and radio roles, but returned to his former show, Triple M\u2019s Friday Huddle, to speak with his former colleagues, including Damian Barrett, Jason Dunstall, Nathan Brown and Mark Howard. <\/p>\n
Calling in to the show, the 50-year-old sounded a very different media personality to the one that departed the industry in 2024. <\/p>\n
Darcy, who played 226 games for the Dogs before beginning his retirement in 2007, told his former colleagues he has been enjoying the next chapter of his life.<\/p>\n
The segment took a turn straight away when Darcy joked about rumours Brown has considered a move into politics after he met with former Victorian opposition leader Brad Battin last year. <\/p>\n
\u201c(I am) Just trying to stay out of people\u2019s way these days and live a very quiet life,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t listen to a lot these days, but word has filtered back to me, that my great mate Nate 08 is going to save Victoria and I thought I just have to come on to check if that is true. <\/p>\n
\u201cFirstly, I\u2019m right behind it. I\u2019m happy to put a billboard of your face right in front of my house.\u201d<\/p>\n
When asked bluntly by Barrett if Darcy \u201cmissed\u201d the panel, Darcy responded: \u201cNot a lot, Damo.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t miss the sound of my own voice. It\u2019s nice to sit at the footy and watch and enjoy the next chapter of my life.\u201d <\/p>\n
When asked by Dunstall if he really missed the business, Darcy was more serious, saying: \u201cWell Chief (Dunstall), to be serious the fun part is hanging out with people you have a lot of fun with over a long period of time. That part is great. I loved it. Very fortunate to have done it for 15 years with you guys. That part was great. <\/p>\n
\u201cI was probably just looking forward to this next chapter. There\u2019s a few things that I\u2019ve had my eye on for a while. It\u2019s nice to be able to (step away) when you feel like the timing is right to leave and go out on your own terms. <\/p>\n
\u201cI was probably a live chance to get sacked sooner or later, so I probably got out before that all happened. <\/p>\n
\u201cI genuinely miss that part of it. The privilege of sitting in the commentary box was never lost on me, but I\u2019m enjoying this chapter as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
It was reported at the time Darcy wanted to prioritise his family\u2019s array of business interests, including a wellness spa in Bali, pubs and venues in Victoria and a podcast he continues to host. <\/p>\n
The show did not dance around the most prickly subject \u2014 Darcy\u2019s feud with Cornes. <\/p>\n
\u201cHave you sat down with our mate Kane O and had a chat about what went on last year and smooth the waters and hang out Darce,\u201d Howard asked.<\/p>\n
An even-tempered Darcy responded: \u201cThat hasn\u2019t crossed my mind to be honest Howie. <\/p>\n
\u201cI haven\u2019t thought about that. I don\u2019t think about these things any more. It\u2019s not my industry. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m very grateful for the time I\u2019ve had, but that one\u2019s over to you guys now. You can handle all that. <\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a much more mellow, relaxed side of me now. I don\u2019t tend to get worried about those sorts of things any more.\u201d<\/p>\n
Barrett cut in before Darcy\u2019s answer to say: \u201cDon\u2019t waste your time\u201d. <\/p>\n
Darcy\u2019s vanishing act from being one of the most recognised faces in footy media was perfectly summed up by his superstar son Sam, who said after the team\u2019s win over the Giants last week he didn\u2019t know where his father would be.<\/p>\n
Channel 7\u2019s Abbey Holmes prompted Sam by saying, \u201cHe likes to hide doesn\u2019t he\u201d. <\/p>\n
Sam responded: \u201cHe does. I didn\u2019t even know he was coming to the game last week and I saw him in the rooms last week and I saw him in the rooms after. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe does keep a pretty low profile these days now that he\u2019s finished with the media. He\u2019s hiding at the back of the rooms somewhere now. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe likes to stay away from the spot light.\u201d<\/p>\n
Darcy remains a powerful voice on the Western Bulldogs board of directors. His podcast \u2018Empowering Leaders\u2019 has also proved popular with listeners. <\/p>\n
His media career ended in fiery fashion with Cornes claiming victory in the public war of words. <\/p>\n
In April, 2024, Darcy confronted Cornes during a live Triple M radio segment, infamously labelling the former Port Adelaide midfielder \u201cmore mean spirited and nasty to people than anyone in the history of our industry\u201d.<\/p>\n
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