Kangaroos sign Darragh Joyce as delisted free agent
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 7:42 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
North Melbourne has confirmed the signing of defender Darragh Joyce, who previously played for Brisbane. The move is aimed at enhancing the team's defensive roster, following a challenge in acquiring other targets during the trade period. Joyce, 29, was released by Brisbane after four seasons and originally began his AFL career with St Kilda. The paperwork for the deal will be finalized this week.
- •Darragh Joyce joins North Melbourne from Brisbane.
- •Joyce played 14 games in four years with Brisbane.
- •He started his AFL career with St Kilda, appearing in 13 games.
- •The signing is part of the delisted free agency window.
- •North Melbourne sought additional defensive players during the trade period.
- 7:42 AMAFL — Roos to sign ex-Lion to bolster defensive depth
"Darragh Joyce will join his third AFL club, landing at the Kangaroos
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