Darren Kappler (born 23 January 1965) is a former professional Australian rules footballer. Recruited from South Australian National Football League club South Adelaide, Kappler played 187 games for Fitzroy, the Sydney Swans and Hawthorn in the Australian Football League. During his AFL career Kappler built a reputation as a talented and damaging long kicking left footed wingman. Kappler's brother David Kappler played over 200 games for South Adelaide.