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.
He was also a highly regarded sprinter in South Australia, notably winning the prestigious Bay Sheffield 120-metre sprint at Glenelg in 1985.
The side was coached by former Essendon player Paul Hamilton, assisted by current Dodges Ferry coach Danny Ling.