ABOUT

Darcy Vescio is an Australian footballer and creative. Born in Wangaratta to Chinese and Italian parents, Darcy grew up in the small country town of Markwood outside of Wangaratta. They made the move to Melbourne after finishing high school to pursue a career in design. They competed a furniture design degree in 2014 and in 2017 played in Carlton’s Inaugural AFLW team. In 2026 they will enter their 11th season of AFLW.

In 2024, Darcy plunged into the art world creating their first solo art show ‘That Sack of Air’ which explored the intricacies and silliness of Australian Rules football.

They designed the 2025 AFLW Pride round ball, creating history as the first player to play with a ball they have designed.

Image credit: NIKE // AFL Photos

SPORTY

WATCH: Darcy makes history as the first AFLW player to reach 5o career goals.
Source: AFL

HIGHLIGHTS

- Carlton AFLW player from 2017 - present

- 2 x All Australian (2017, 2021)

- 2 x League Leading goal kicker (2017, 2021)

- Carlton AFLW Best and Fairest (2021)

- First AFLW player to reach 50 career goals

- Best Ballkid at Australian Open (2009)

ARTY

WATCH: ABC News Breakfast feature for Re-Imagining The Clubhouse exhibition.
Source: ABC

HIGHLIGHTS

- Completed an Associate Degree of Design (Furniture)

- Over 10 years industry experience as a graphic designer

- Held a solo art exhibition in 2024 [That Sack Of Air]

- Exhibited in 6 group shows in 2025

- Top Arts and Top Designs finalist (2010, 2011)

- Designed AFLW Pride Round Ball (2025)

- Designed Carlton Pride Guernseys (2020, 2021)

PREFER TO LISTEN?

Here are a few podcast listens if you’d like to learn more about Darcy.
They hosted the first and final season Cutting Oranges and have been a guest on the shows below: