Former Kilkenny hurler Darragh Joyce will make his Aussie Rules debut this weekend after being named in St Kilda's starting lineup for their clash with Melbourne.
The 21-year-old has impressed enough for the reserves in the second-tier Victorian Football League to get the nod ahead of defender Logan Austin.
Déanfaidh Darragh Joyce a thús AFL 🇮🇪
— St Kilda FC (@stkildafc) June 29, 2018
Darragh Joyce will make his AFL debut!
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He first moved Down Under back in October 2016 having featured in the Cats' Championship campaign over the summer. Joyce won an All-Ireland hurling minor crown with his county four years ago.
A video released on the St Kilda's YouTube page shows the moment Joyce learned he will finally get a taste of first-team action.
Darragh's older brother Kieran retired from inter-county duty last October having won four Liam MacCarthys with Kilkenny.
He tweeted: "Wishing the big little brother @JoyceD97 the very best of luck on his senior debut for @stkildafc at the weekend. He is now mammy's favourite son. Some achievement for a @KilkennyCLG player in his 2nd season."
