Darcy Wilson

For the Australian actress, see Darcey Wilson.

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]

Darcy Wilson
Personal information
Date of birth	(2005-08-18) 18 August 2005 (age 19)
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	30 (19)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 7, 2025.
Career highlights
AFL Rising Star nominee: 2024
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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]