The Cats will blood their second debutant for 2014 on Sunday afternoon, with new recruit Darcy Lang set to don the hoops against St Kilda. His selection comes after a string of solid performances in the VFL this season.

Secured with Geelong’s first pick in last year’s draft (No.16), Lang has been on the brink of senior selection over recent weeks and was named as an emergency in Round 11 against Sydney. ?

The Colac boy has been listed in the best twice in the VFL this year, and is quickly developing into a smooth, clean and tough midfielder, however body size may preclude him from much centre square action in the AFL this season. ??

Lang played for the Geelong Falcons in 2012 and 2013, named in the best countless times before succumbing to a season ending injury whilst playing for Victoria Country in the under-18 championships, breaking his leg and dislocating his ankle. ??

"As soon as it happened, I was very disappointed. I thought, 'This could be it.' I might not get another chance," Lang told afl.com.au. ??

But Geelong recruiter Steven Wells never had any doubt about the youngster, keen to quickly make him a Cat, despite his absence from the field. ??

"Having played mainly with the Falcons as a midfielder – certainly all of last year and for the first half of this year – we saw enough improvement in him and enough class in the way he went about his business as a midfielder to attract our interest," Wells told afl.com.au. ?

"When we reviewed all that Darcy has achieved in the last 18 months, and the fact he had so much improvement left in him still because he had hardly done a pre-season because he had been so devoted to his cricket ... we were comfortable to make that call," Wells said.    ?

Lang will wear No.11, taking over from Cats champion Joel Corey who retired at the end of last season. ??“It’s very special… It’s a massive honour to take over from a three-time premiership player,” Lang said when asked about the number. ??

On Sunday, expect to see Lang create opportunities for his teammates by getting first hands on the ball around the stoppages, and don’t be surprised to see him kick on either foot with ease.