He previously played for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in two separate spells and the Parramatta Eels in the NRL.

At the Eels Lussick become an ambassador for Midas, The Kellyville Bushrangers and made an appearance on The Footy Show.

In March 2014, Lussick was suspended for 4 matches due to a tackle on a Sydney Roosters player, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.

It was reported that Lussick departed the club due to coach Trent Barrett's refusal to pick him for the first grade side despite being fit and had overcome his injuries.

[12] In 2019, Lussick played in Toronto's Million Pound Game victory over Featherstone to secure promotion to the Super League for the first time.

[14] In round 8 of the 2021 Super League season, he scored his first try for Salford but was later sent to the sin bin for a dangerous high tackle in the club's 62-18 loss.

Lussick fought Paul Gallen in his second professional bout on December 22, 2021, putting up a brave effort but was outclassed and gassed in the first round, ultimately leading to a second round TKO for Gallen[17] Darcy is the older brother of Joey Lussick who plays hooker with the Parramatta Eels.