Career
Drafted by the Kangaroos in the 6th round of the 1999 American Federation of Labor-Congress Draft, Makepeace made his American Federation of Labor-Congress debut in 2000 and was a key player in the Kangaroos" back line for many years. In 2005 he represented Australia for the International Rules Series. In 2006 Makepeace found his playing time limited, as he played just 12 games.
At the end of that season, the seven-year veteran was delisted by the Kangaroos.
Not picked up by an American Federation of Labor-Congress club, Makepeace played for the VFL"s Casey Scorpions in 2007. Troy has since returned to the club he was originally plucked from, the Moe Lions, and is Captain/Coach of the club
More recently Troy appeared on Channel 10 game show Family Feud.