13 young Gaelic footballers to watch in 2017

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Clifford is on the list of young gaelic footballers to watch in Australia in 2018.

Better than Gooch and will win more All Irelands than him

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Clifford is on the list of young gaelic footballers to watch in Australia in 2018.

Better than Gooch and will win more All Irelands than him

No pressure so.

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FOOTBALL

1. Con O'Callaghan (Dublin)
Currently tormenting defences for Cuala with the small ball, O'Callaghan's immediate future is committed to Jim Gavin's footballers and he looks to have all the ingredients needed to excel at the highest level.

A consistent score-getter with the ability to win his own possession, O'Callaghan made a handful of senior appearances last year and was outstanding for Dessie Farrell's U-21 side. It's only a matter of time before he puts huge pressure on Bernard Brogan and Co for a starting place.

2. Conor Loftus (Mayo)

Another attacker earmarked as a potential senior star for some time, Loftus could help provide the missing link as Stephen Rochford looks to unearth more scoring power to help the Connacht side break their 66-year famine.

The Crossmolina forward was Mayo's U-21 semi-final match-winner against O'Callaghan's Dubs last year before hitting 2-2 against Cork in the final. Expect the strong-running half-forward to see more game-time this season.

3. Jason Foley (Kerry)

The conveyor belts are overflowing in Kerry after three-in-a-row success at minor level and with Eamonn Fitzmaurice not afraid to parachute young players like Brian Ó Beaglaoich into the big time, Foley may make his bow this year.
With fresh legs needed in defence, Ballydonoghue's Foley, full-back on last year's U-21 side and also No 3 for the 2015 minors, can impress as the Kingdom bid to halt the Dublin juggernaut.

4. Liam Casey (Tipperary)

Although they reached the last four, Casey's departure for America last summer was a body blow to Liam Kearns and the manager will be glad to have the Cahir powerhouse, equally at home in midfield or attack, back on board.

With Steven O'Brien and Peter Acheson unavailable, Casey, a Sigerson Cup winner with UCD last year, is likely to partner George Hannigan in the engine room as the Premier look to build on what was an extraordinary 2016.

5. Stephen McBrearty (Donegal)

Big things are expected of McBrearty, younger brother of senior star Patrick, as Rory Gallagher looks to inject youth and rebuild the side five years on from their memorable All-Ireland win.
Gallagher recently name-checked the Chill Chartha clubman as a player "very close to playing consistently for Donegal" and the 2014 Ulster minor winner can offer pace, power and point-taking ability from the half-forward slot.

6. Mark Bradley (Tyrone)

Anyone following the fortunes of Killyclogher as they streaked to Tyrone SFC success last year will be well aware of Bradley's potential with the exciting attacker putting in a string of high-scoring performances.
He finished at the head of the scoring charts and the brilliance of the dynamic 2015 All-Ireland U-21 medallist marks him out as one to watch under Mickey Harte.

7. Peter Cooke (Galway)

All the vibes in the west suggest Kevin Walsh is brewing something special and the physically-imposing Cooke is likely to see game-time as momentum builds.

The 20-year-old Moycullen defender made some late cameos towards the end of last year's campaign and presents options for Walsh, while Michael Daly, son of former Galway star Val, is also tipped to make a big impression in the coming campaigns.

8. Michael Hurley (Cork)

His older brother Brian is an established senior member and the pair look set to combine in the Rebel forward line during 2017 as Peadar Healy looks to lift the sense of gloom in the county.

The Castlehaven corner-forward was man-of-the-match as the U-21s powered past Monaghan last spring before making his senior Championship debut and his scintillating pace could torment many a defender throughout 2017.

9 Ben McCormack (Kildare)

Added to Kildare's championship squad on the back of his impressive U-21 campaign last spring, McCormack didn't see competitive action under Cian O'Neill in 2016 but will have learned from the experience.

The Sarsfields attacker was on song in the autumn as back-to-back Kildare SFC titles were secured with a win over Newbridge neighbours Moorefield and he adds scoring power to a misfiring attack.

10. Cillian O'Sullivan (Meath)

O'Sullivan was an integral part of Andy McEntee's minor squad which bounced back from Leinster final defeat to reach an All-Ireland final in 2012 (beaten by Dublin on both occasions) and renews acquaintances with his old boss.

Having recovered from serious injury the Moynalvey attacker made his long-awaited senior Championship debut last summer  and he can help offset the loss of rising star Conor Nash to the AFL.

[Il Bomber Destro]

Bradley was nominated for MOTM in an All Ireland semi final two years ago.

He's hardly one to watch.

[mrhardyannual]

Not sure what to make of Michael Daly to be honest, certainly has the talent but not sure about the commitment and discipline. Saw him against Corofin in the championship this year, Kieran Molloy kept him fairly quiet, when the game was slipping away from MM in the second half he didn't want to know about it, his own team mates were calling to the sideline to take him off.

I thought he was very impressive today v Mayo. Granted Mayo were weak but he moved well and can score.

[Duine Eile]

Not sure what to make of Michael Daly to be honest, certainly has the talent but not sure about the commitment and discipline. Saw him against Corofin in the championship this year, Kieran Molloy kept him fairly quiet, when the game was slipping away from MM in the second half he didn't want to know about it, his own team mates were calling to the sideline to take him off.

I thought he was very impressive today v Mayo. Granted Mayo were weak but he moved well and can score.

Good to hear, hopefully he keeps it up. Damo Comer fairly handy today too I believe? Just as well, the fare on show in Enniscrone was average enough.

[Ohtoohtobe]

Lack of knowledge by whoever wrote the first two pieces is startling ... Jimmy Hyland won't play for Kildare at any level this year (cruciate) and Luke Flynn is highly unlikely to feature either (not on the panel).