Darcy Parish joins Don The Stat. Fatherhood, Fitness, and Finding His Best for 2026

In this episode of Don The Stat, we sit down with Darcy Parish for one of his most open and reflective conversations yet. Darcy talks through the recent news of he and his wife expecting their second child in August, and how fatherhood is reshaping his perspective both on and off the field. We talk about his fitness - why he made the trip to Baltimore in search of answers, and the collaboration between Darcy, Essendon’s high performance team, and external specialists to rebuild him physically. From there, Darcy opens up on: what “fit and firing” actually looks like for him now the role he sees himself playing in 2026 the teammates he’s most excited to line up alongside and why there’s a genuine sense of belief building at Essendon Football Club. 🎧 A must-listen for Bombers fans heading into 2026.   _______________________ Links: Don The Stat Website | The Official Home of Don The Stat  Don The Stat Patreon Don The Stat on Facebook  Don The Stat on Instagram  Follow Us on X / Twitter Jono / Ian