Jamie O'Reilly Biography

Jamie O'Reilly makes his AFL debut for Richmond at the MCG with 11 disposals (6 kicks and 5 handballs) and 5 marks in an 89-point loss to Carlton.

Irish defender Jamie O'Reilly is named by Richmond to make his debut against Carlton.

"I just have a picture in my head of what Round 1 was like," O'Reilly told the Herald Sun.

"Maybe Round 1 is bigger than Round 20, but Carlton have a lot to play for, as do we. So there will be Juddy and Cuzzy and me stuck in the middle of the ground not knowing where I am, but I am looking forward to it."

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says Irishman Jamie O'Reilly, who will make his debut this week, is a lot further advanced in his development than expected.

"We think it would be a great experience for him, he's played some really good football at Coburg level and we just look forward to him making the next step and hopefully becoming a regular senior player for us," Hardwick said.

"He's got exceptional speed, he's actually a very, very good kick for an Irishman. We think he's going to be a very good player.''