Darragh Joyce Biography

Darragh Joyce secures an AFL lifeline after being added to Brisbane's rookie list as part of the pre-season supplemental selection period.

Darragh Joyce signs a new one-year deal to remain at St Kilda in 2019.

"His elite athleticism and one-on-one defence is really impressive, particularly when you put into context that he's only been playing football for the past few years," St Kilda's football chief Simon Lethlean said of Joyce.

Darragh Joyce makes his AFL debut for St Kilda at the MCG with 10 disposals (4 kicks and 6 handballs), 3 marks and a tackle in a 2-point win over Melbourne.

St Kilda signs two new Irish rookies as it continues a strategy of building its list with international talent.

The Saints have signed hurling star Darragh Joyce and International Rules player Ray Connellan, both on two-year deals.

The pair trained with St Kilda for three weeks mid-season and hope to relocate to Melbourne before the end of the season.

"Our strategy from mid-2013 has been to increase our talent base through different means," Saints recruiting boss Tony Elshaug told The Age.

"We hope these boys could play a significant part in that."