Ciaran Sheehan has been released by Carlton, assuming he comes back to Ireland - this guy was some player when he left, could he be the shot in the arm Cork Football needs?
It's not quite as simple as that. . . Has anybody heard form Tommy Walsh since he came home?
Cork aren't quite at Kerry's level, especially in the forward department?
I would be interested to hear folks thoughts on this
The only player that I know who went to play Aussie rules and that returned to become a top inter county GAA player was Anthony Tohill, it seems to me the players that return have more or less been poor versions of the player they were before they left. You could perhaps place Kennelly in that better player bracket.
Quote from: Rawhide on October 20, 2017, 11:29:03 AM
I would be interested to hear folks thoughts on this
The only player that I know who went to play Aussie rules and that returned to become a top inter county GAA player was Anthony Tohill, it seems to me the players that return have more or less been poor versions of the player they were before they left. You could perhaps place Kennelly in that better player bracket.
Marty Clarke the first time he came home.
Quote from: Rawhide on October 20, 2017, 11:29:03 AM
I would be interested to hear folks thoughts on this
The only player that I know who went to play Aussie rules and that returned to become a top inter county GAA player was Anthony Tohill, it seems to me the players that return have more or less been poor versions of the player they were before they left. You could perhaps place Kennelly in that better player bracket.
The Kildare lad seems to be ok? I think it depends on how long you are out of football. If you are over there for 2 or 3 years, it's going to take time to get back into the swing of things. It is a different game after all.
Brendan Murphy of Carlow surely must be considered a top player?
Chrissy McKaigue was in better shape physically when he returned and no less of a footballer.
Yeah, Clarke, Murphy and Mc Kaigue have all improved on their return
Quote from: Rawhide on October 20, 2017, 11:29:03 AM
I would be interested to hear folks thoughts on this
The only player that I know who went to play Aussie rules and that returned to become a top inter county GAA player was Anthony Tohill, it seems to me the players that return have more or less been poor versions of the player they were before they left. You could perhaps place Kennelly in that better player bracket.
or came back permanently injured
Caolan Mooney showed well this year with Down. He didn't hit it off instantly when he came back to play with Down. It takes probaly a year before they get back into the swing of it. Paddy Brophy only returned from Afl in April and was playing for Kildare in the Championship.
seems to be about the same success rate Senior County gets from minor.
Paul Earley won an All Star after coming back.Micky Quinn(Longford) aint a bad player along with those mentioned above.
John Heslin and Ciaran Kilkenny if you count there brief spells over there
Cork are fairly fûcked either way. You'd assume another club would trial him if he's good enough anyways so this thread is a little quick to jump on his grave.
Sheehan was big and strong and had a good day against Dublin. His distribution and general scoring were never too special so you'd want to adjust your expectations anyways.
Sheehan was a bit old when he went over there. It's usually 18/19 . He was 24, had a bit of catching up to do.
Be a asset though for Cork if he stays fit.
Quote from: screenexile on October 20, 2017, 11:11:02 AM
It's not quite as simple as that. . . Has anybody heard form Tommy Walsh since he came home?
I watched Tommy Walsh in recent club action on Eir sports. He was hobbling around for about 40 mins before a clueless management took him off. On Ciaran Sheehan just 6 games in 4 season he didn't make it out there like Zach Tuohy did.
Quote from: Rawhide on October 20, 2017, 11:29:03 AM
I would be interested to hear folks thoughts on this
The only player that I know who went to play Aussie rules and that returned to become a top inter county GAA player was Anthony Tohill, it seems to me the players that return have more or less been poor versions of the player they were before they left. You could perhaps place Kennelly in that better player bracket.
Colin Corkery was there for 3 years. First year back he won an all star.
Cian Hanley released by Brisbane.
Quote from: rodney trotter on October 27, 2017, 02:46:43 PM
Cian Hanley released by Brisbane.
Read earlier he is being released by Brisbane only to be signed for them again. Something to do with the rules on International rookies lasting 3 years.
Cian was an excellent athlete before he did the cruciate, he really got ran through the mill both years at minor. Still only 21 going 22. Older player but it took Andy Moran three plus years from the same injury to hit the form he was in pre-injury.