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A versatile tall who can play in the ruck or up forward, Kate Darby is an inaugural AFLW player, having begun her career at Carlton in 2017 before joining the Cats in their inaugural AFLW season in 2019.
Darby shouldered more of the ruck load in 2024 and rose to the challenge, averaging career-high numbers in tackles, clearances and inside 50s.
Signing a one-year deal at the end of 2024, Darby will be a crucial leader in developing young rucks Caitie Tipping and Piper Dunlop, as well as continuing to provide the Cats with versatility with its tall stocks.
Off-field, Darby has won four Geelong Cats AFLW Carter Family Community Champion awards, an award which recognises the impact Cats players have on and with community programs and external organisations.
A versatile tall who can play in the ruck or up forward, Kate Darby is an inaugural AFLW player, having begun her career at Carlton in 2017 before joining the Cats in their inaugural AFLW season in 2019.
Darby shouldered more of the ruck load in 2024 and rose to the challenge, averaging career-high numbers in tackles, clearances and inside 50s.
Signing a one-year deal at the end of 2024, Darby will be a crucial leader in developing young rucks Caitie Tipping and Piper Dunlop, as well as continuing to provide the Cats with versatility with its tall stocks.
Off-field, Darby has won four Geelong Cats AFLW Carter Family Community Champion awards, an award which recognises the impact Cats players have on and with community programs and external organisations.
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Geelong sent of their 2025 Retirees in style with a fitting tribute at the Best & Fairest.
Kate Darby, Amy McDonald, Chantal Mason and Georgie Rankin joined keen young primary school students to combine math and science with sport. Proudly Presented by Bisinella
Kate Darby spoke with Cats Media after her last game in the AFLW. Proudly Presented by Ford
Kate Darby will finish her AFLW career this weekend, after a tremendous contribution to the Cats on and off the field.
Recently retired Geelong Cats AFLW player Kate Darby has been named the winner of the 2025 AFLW Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award
Geelong Cats player Kate Darby has announced she will retire from the AFLW at the end of the 2025 NAB AFLW season
Geelong Cats player Kate Darby has been recognised for her outstanding work in the community, being named a finalist in the 2025 AFLW Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award.
Geelong have selected their team for Friday night's important clash against West Coast
Geelong Football Club acknowledges Wadawurrung as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Land on which our club, our families and our communities work and play. We pay our respects to Elders of the past, the present, and those that will lead their collective future. Kardinyu, in Wadawurrung language is the place of the morning sun, a place of deep cultural connection and significance, a meeting place since the beginning of time. We are honoured to walk with the Wadawurrung People, to listen, respect and talk together on our journey on Wadawurrung Country.
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