Martin Clarke's AFL Debut

[macdanger2]

Potentially a big boost for Down. Any chance he'd bring Hanley back with him??

[snoopdog]

a big boost would also involve having Mooney home also and paul McCommiskey back. That would give any new manager a massive boost for a push for promotion back to Div 1.

[supersub]

Mooney also back - confirmed

https://www.facebook.com/StBronaghsGAA/photos/a.190451834419696.44239.183710681760478/536115126520030/?type=1&relevant_count=1

[WT4E]

Martin Clarke has yet to decide on his future with Down after opting to quit the Australian Football League and return home to Ireland.

The 2010 All Star has spent six seasons with AFL giants Collingwood in two spells, having also played football for the Mourne county in 2010 and 2011.

The 2005 All-Ireland minor winner will not make up his mind whether to commit to Down until later in the year.

A new manager will be in place in 2015 following James McCartan's departure.

Clarke made a big impact when he last quit Aussies Rules football for gaelic football, playing a key role in Down reaching the All-Ireland final in 2010.

He played 46 games in three years at Collingwood before quitting at the end of the 2009 season, spending two years with Down before resuming his AFL career with the Magpies in 2012.

Injuries and a failure to secure a first team place this season have contributed to his decision to return home after completing a second three-year contract.

There is speculation he will play Sigerson Cup football for Jordanstown next year as he is keen to begin a degree in teaching.

Also been reported that Caolan Mooney will also leave Collingwood and return to Down.

Surely that would be St Mary's then? Unless he's going to be a colouring in teacher?

[Syferus]

Potentially a big boost for Down. Any chance he'd bring Hanley back with him??

Roscommon's finest is happy with being one of the best Aussie Rules players on the planet, sadly. Hopefully we see him in the compromise rules soon.

[ck]

Martin Clarke has yet to decide on his future with Down after opting to quit the Australian Football League and return home to Ireland.

The 2010 All Star has spent six seasons with AFL giants Collingwood in two spells, having also played football for the Mourne county in 2010 and 2011.

The 2005 All-Ireland minor winner will not make up his mind whether to commit to Down until later in the year.

A new manager will be in place in 2015 following James McCartan's departure.

Clarke made a big impact when he last quit Aussies Rules football for gaelic football, playing a key role in Down reaching the All-Ireland final in 2010.

He played 46 games in three years at Collingwood before quitting at the end of the 2009 season, spending two years with Down before resuming his AFL career with the Magpies in 2012.

Injuries and a failure to secure a first team place this season have contributed to his decision to return home after completing a second three-year contract.

There is speculation he will play Sigerson Cup football for Jordanstown next year as he is keen to begin a degree in teaching.

Also been reported that Caolan Mooney will also leave Collingwood and return to Down.

Surely that would be St Mary's then? Unless he's going to be a colouring in teacher?

Those cowboys at Jordanstown will no doubt invent a "degree" for him!

[seafoid]

That looks like great news for Down. 2 fabulous players. Would be delighted to see them beating Kerry (again) in the 2015 AIF.

[Mike Sheehy]

That looks like great news for Down. 2 fabulous players. Would be delighted to see them beating Kerry (again) in the 2015 AIF.

more fancy dan fail...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOrXmd68TRE

[thejuice]

Where is tommy Walsh these days? Still injured?

[Never beat the deeler]

Where is tommy Walsh these days? Still injured?

Came off the bench in a reserves game in May, and has finished out the season there (played 13 with 4 goals).

Mentioned in dispatches as being impressive about a month ago:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/the-barometer-check-out-who-is-hot-and-who-is-hurt-ahead-of-the-afls-penultimate-round/story-fncufbo5-1227028072539