Darcy Wilson
| Darcy Wilson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 18 August 2005 | ||
| Original team(s) | Wangaratta Rovers/Murray Bushrangers | ||
| Draft | No. 18, 2023 national draft | ||
| Debut | 16 March 2024, St Kilda vs. Geelong, at Kardinia Park | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | St Kilda | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | St Kilda | 6 (5) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 6, 2024. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Darcy Wilson (born 18 August 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by St Kilda with their first pick in the 2023 AFL draft, at pick 18 overall.[1]
AFL career
Wilson immediately impressed at St Kilda, winning the club's 3 kilometre time trial in December 2023.[2] In the pre-season match against North Melbourne, he cemented his place in the team with 24 disposals and 10 marks.[3]
Wilson made his AFL debut in Round 1 of the 2024 AFL season,[4] having 11 disposals and kicking 2 goals in an 8-point loss to Geelong.[5]
He was nominated for the 2024 AFL Rising Star in Round 6 following his 15 disposals and one goal in a loss to the Western Bulldogs.[6]
References
- ^ "Smooth-moving mid, game-breaking forward call Saints home". saints.com.au. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "First-round pick makes early statement at Saints". afl.com.au. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "When you're about to debut, you couldn't ask for two better mentors". The Border Mail. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Saints hand debut to endurance beast, ex-Port wingman in". afl.com.au. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Wilson boots two on debut". Wangaratta Chronicle. 20 March 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "Silky young Saint snares Rising Star nomination". afl.com.au. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
External links
- Darcy Wilson's profile on the official website of the St Kilda Football Club
- Darcy Wilson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Darcy Wilson at AustralianFootball.com
