The GIANTS are thrilled to announce that rising star Darcy Jones has signed a new two-year contract extension with the club, locking in the electric small forward until at least the end of the 2028 AFL season.
Still just 21 years old, Jones has quickly emerged as one of the competition’s most exciting young talents following a brilliant debut season last year.
Drafted by the GIANTS with pick 21 in the 2022 AFL Draft, fans had to wait patiently to see Jones in action after his AFL debut was delayed through a season-ending ACL injury early in the 2023 season.
The wait was more than worth it however, with the excitement machine bursting onto the scene with a blistering AFL debut in round seven, 2024, with his eye-catching speed, agility, and goal sense quickly gaining the attention of the AFL world.
The West Australian’s impact was immediate and impressive, with the slightly built youngster playing 14 games and earning the GIANTS’ Rising Star award for his brilliant debut campaign.
Jones’ breakout year was highlighted by a stunning performance against Carlton in Round 17, earning him an AFL Telstra Rising Star nomination and solidifying his status as a young star on the rise.
Jones has taken his game to even greater heights in his follow-up campaign in 2025 and continues to emerge as one of the league’s most exciting small forwards.
Affectionately known as "the kid with the lid" for his eye-catching orange and charcoal helmet, Jones’ string of brilliant performances has seen him cement himself as a permanent part of Adam Kingsley’s side while becoming a fan favourite and a cult figure of GIANTS fans and footy fans alike.
GIANTS Executive General Manager of Football, Jason McCartney, said Jones' re-signing was significant for the club.
“Darcy is the kind of player that excites fans and energises a team,” McCartney said.
“To come back from a serious knee injury and have the impact he did in his debut season speaks volumes about his character, work ethic, and natural talent, and we’re thrilled to have him locked in for at least the next three seasons.
“His pace and his ability to create scoring opportunities for himself and others around goal are real weapons and we’re excited about what he can produce for us over the coming years as part of a really dynamic forward line.”
Jones’ signature comes off the back of several other recent key re-signings for the GIANTS, with the club locking away stars such as Toby Bedford, Finn Callaghan and Connor Idun earlier this year.
Fresh off his new deal, GIANTS fans can catch Jones in action this Saturday as the GIANTS look to continue their top four push in an exciting clash with the Tigers at ENGIE Stadium, with the match day experience to feature a special cultural festival prior to and during the game as part of the Cultural Heritage Series.
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