For Collingwood Football Club captain Darcy Moore, October marks the beginning of a month filled with celebration, introspection, and thankfulness. His wife, Dee Salmin, is already hard at work creating something genuinely unique for her husband’s birthday. Dee spoke candidly about the planning process and the significance of honoring a guy she calls “quietly powerful, deeply thoughtful, and endlessly humble.”
Dee remarked, “It’s always about making him smile in his quiet way,” alluding to Moore’s serene and contemplative disposition. “Darcy doesn’t look for attention away from the field. Simple things like a good cup of coffee, a stroll with our dog, or an evening spent with the people he loves bring him delight. Therefore, my annual objective is to design an area that embodies the joy and serenity he provides to others on a daily basis.
According to people close to the couple, Dee has organized a modest but intensely intimate celebration that perfectly embodies Darcy’s qualities as a person: modest, kind, and sincere. Although she didn’t give away every detail, she gave away that the day would combine close friends, family, and a dash of nostalgia that pays homage to his long football career.
Given the hectic season the Magpies have had, Dee spoke kindly about how this year feels much more meaningful. The past year has been an adventure, filled with highs and lows as well as situations that have tested and strengthened you. I’ve become even more proud of him as I’ve seen him lead with poise and fortitude. Beyond the game, his birthday seems like the ideal occasion to let him know how much you value and cherish him.
The pair, who value community and the arts just as much as sports, frequently use mindfulness and privacy to counterbalance the demands of public life. According to Dee, their dream celebration is about connection rather than opulence. Along with some fun and perhaps a few surprises from people who are very important to him, we’ll most likely enjoy a private dinner with our closest friends. Darcy believes that happiness is meaningful rather than noisy.
The comment from Dee Salmin wonderfully captures what fans have long liked in Moore—authenticity. The Collingwood supporters are also getting ready to celebrate their captain’s birthday later this month. Dee concluded quietly, “He gives so much of himself to others.” This time, the goal is to give him back by reminding him of his amazing qualities in all the ways he is blind to them.
A straightforward, heartfelt, and sincere celebration befitting a leader.