Darcy Fogarty Biography

Darcy Fogarty says a stint in defence in 2019 has accelerated his development as a forward.

"2019 was a bit patchy with form, but in terms of development and learning, I thought it was a good year," Fogarty said.

"I was lucky enough to go down back and play and learn with 'Tals' and Harto and some of the key backs down there, and during training I got to play on Tex and Lynchy.

"To learn off them and what they do at training, and then go back eventually forward and try implement it into my game ? it was a pretty good learning curve last year and hopefully it's going to be beneficial."

Darcy Fogarty will play his first game for 2019 this week when the Crows take on St Kilda at Adelaide Oval.

"Darcy can be anything he wants to be," Crows teammate Tom Lynch said.

"We're not asking him to be the best power forward of all time tomorrow night, we just want him to play his role, provide multiple options and work really hard.

"He does that, and he's going to get consistency as his career unfolds."

Adelaide will give untried trio Tom Doedee, Darcy Fogarty and Lachlan Murphy every chance to push their claims for a round one debut.

All three will line up as part of a strong 25-player Crows squad for Saturday's JLT Community Series encounter with Port Adelaide at Alberton Oval.

"We saw Lachie Murphy a couple weeks ago against Fremantle, he played an important role for us forward, he was able to pressure and hit the scoreboard," Adelaide assistant coach Josh Francou said.

"Tom Doedee has impressed me and no doubt the other coaching staff, especially Ben Hart, who looks after the backs.

"Fogarty is one of those guys I'd expect would make an immediate impact when he plays, and I'm looking forward to what he can produce tomorrow."

Adelaide draftee Darcy Fogarty has been handed the famous No.32 jumper, taking over the number last worn by Brownlow medallist and former Crows captain Mark Ricciuto.

Once touted as a potential No.1 NAB AFL Draft pick, Darcy Fogarty has had to deal with a lingering knee injury and a form slump that ended his year prematurely.

"It's disappointing I didn't give myself the best chance to get drafted, but there's nothing I can do about it now," Fogarty said.

"I was trying too hard, and I ended up complicating certain situations when I need to be simplifying my game.

"I can't blame the knee for that. If I'm lucky enough to get drafted, I've learnt a lot from the whole situation."

Darcy Fogarty has emerged as a possible top-five pick at this year's NAB AFL Draft.

Fogarty grew up in Lucindale, a small town of approximately 400 located three-and-a-half hours out of Adelaide.

The versatile 192cm and 88kg teenager is tough and competitive, not afraid of receiving contact or dishing it out. He can play as a physical midfielder, as a marking and smart half-forward and has even spent time learning what it takes to be a centre half-back. Wherever he plays the same intensity goes with him.

"As soon as we cross the line I get pretty competitive and I'm not a big fan of losing, whether it's one-on-one or the game itself. I get pretty dirty on myself if I do lose," he said.

"I see my strength as a big part of my game, and being able to use it in one-on-one contests, whether it's in the midfield or elsewhere. I couldn't really use my pace to get away from people because I'm not the quickest bloke out there so I've got to use my size."