The Saints have secured the services of two rookie-listed players for the next twelve months, with Darragh Joyce and Doulton Langlands inking new deals.

Both Joyce and Langlands were set to go out of contract at the end of 2018, but General Manager of Football Simon Lethlean said the men had earned their spots on the Saints’ list next year.

“We’ve been really impressed by what we’ve seen from Darragh and Doulton,” Lethlean said.

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“Darragh managed to make his debut in Round 15 against the Dees and did a really solid job against Jesse Hogan.

“His elite athleticism and one-on-one defence is really impressive, particularly when you put into context that he’s only been playing football for the past few years.

“Doulton has also made really great strides since being drafted at the end of last year.

“He’s an explosive two-way runner with the ability to burst out of stoppage.

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“He’s proved himself as a handy wingman and forward at VFL level, and I’m sure he’ll be banging down the door for senior selection next year.”

Joyce joined the Saints after being drafted as a 2017 international rookie, while Langlands made the move from Albury after being selected with pick 8 in the 2018 Rookie Draft.