Darcy Jones Biography

Darcy Jones is the Rising Star nominee for round 17 of 2024 after tallying 18 disposals, two goal assists, and a goal in the Giants' important win over the Blues.

Despite suffering an ACL tear in his first game for the Giants and then another injury set-back on the eve of the 2024 season, Darcy Jones says it may have been the best thing for him.

"Looking back at it now, I see it as a blessing in disguise," Jones told AFL.com.au.

"I think, sometimes, players can take playing footy for granted, even training, and I certainly don't now. I love every minute of it, and make sure I do everything I can to the best of my ability.

"Especially missing the whole season (in 2023). Obviously, I had to work pretty hard and I missed a lot of football and when that was all finished, I made the most of it and did all I could."

Darcy Jones makes his AFL debut for GWS at Manuka Oval with 15 disposals (10 kicks and 5 handballs), 4 marks, 2 tackles and 2 goals in a 54-point win over Brisbane.

GWS select Darcy Jones with pick No.21 in the 2022 National Draft.

Western Australian prospect Darcy Jones breaks a 14-year-old record at the NAB AFL Draft Combine in the agility test, running 7.70 seconds and eclipsing the previous record held by Stephen Hill, who ran 7.77 seconds in 2008.