AFL Invasion

[orangeman]

Cavanagh has a broken collar bone and I can't see him doing much - this looks like a cheap bit of advertsing to me !

[The GAA]

I'd say Mickey'd be happy enough - sort out a bit of deadwood from his panel for next year without much fuss!

[Our Nail Loney]

Was Boggs on the panel this year? I remember he was part of the infamous poly/tyrone mckenna cup scandal!

[The Gs Man]

Can't believe Francie Bellew hasn't been asked to attend.

[North Longford]

One of Longfords minor team from this year is already in Australia for a 2 week trial with some club. Apparently he attended the trial organised by the Cavan county board in Breffni park a few weeks ago ;

[orangeman]

One of Longfords minor team from this year is already in Australia for a 2 week trial with some club. Apparently he attended the trial organised by the Cavan county board in Breffni park a few weeks ago ;

Don't think so ! 

[Aaron Boone]

Was thinking that now they are sniffing after young Kerrymen, a stand will be taken, but what (legally) can you do?

The only thing is to point out that the stats over the last 5 years suggest not everyone is a Martin Clarke, a lot of guys return home to fight for their county.

[stephenite]

Was thinking that now they are sniffing after young Kerrymen, a stand will be taken, but what (legally) can you do?

The only thing is to point out that the stats over the last 5 years suggest not everyone is a Martin Clarke, a lot of guys return home to fight for their county.

The only Irish man to win any medals out here is a Kerry man, in the last 5 years 3 have made it, with the number rising to 4 this year apparently. Rumours are that Pierce Hanley is to be elevated to the Lions senior roster and the rumours also are the Dyas will be packing his bags shortly and heading home.

[orangeman]

Why did Michael Shields come home ?

[full back]

the rumours also are the Dyas will be packing his bags shortly and heading home.

Did he suffer a serious tear to his hamstring or something like that?

[orangeman]

Ulster counties are bracing themselves for the loss of their best young talent after details emerged of an Aussie Rules recruitment camp.

Five Australian clubs, including the Brisbane Lions and Richmond Tigers, are to be represented at the five-day camp to be staged later this month.

It is believed 15 of the 22 players invited are from Ulster teams.

They include Colm Cavanagh, Paul McComiskey and Michael Murphy and Dessie Mone.

Kerry duo David Moran and Tommy Walsh are also on the list.

Down youngster McComiskey has already been offered a trial with the Lions while Walsh is being tipped for the young player of the year award after a string of fine performances in the Championship.

News of the camp comes just weeks after Tyrone minor star Kyle Coney opted for a move to Australia with Sydney Swans

The latest development will be a serious concern for GAA chiefs who fear the amateur game's top youngsters being tempted by big-money deals from Australia.

The talent drain is a major worry for managers as their team-building plans face being thrown into disarray.

In July Cavan officials complained to the AFL governing body after a scouting session for the Australian code was held at Breffni Park without permission.


This is how they're going to stop Ulster football !

[robertemmet]

From the 2007 minor campaign many of the top players have been targeted by Aussie Rules

Kerry: BJ Walsh
Cork: Kieran Sheehan
Laois: Conor Meredith (on trial with Brisbane at the moment), Zac Tuohy (heading to Carlton next week)
Galway: Michéal Martyn
Derry: James Kielt, Chris McKaigue, Carlus McWilliams
Tyrone: Kyle Coney (Signed for the Swans), Peter Hughes
Carlow: Brendan Murphy
Monaghan: Kieran Hughes
Donegal: Michael Murphy

It seems this Aussie Rules lark is getting more and more common

[orangeman]

From the 2007 minor campaign many of the top players have been targeted by Aussie Rules

Kerry: BJ Walsh
Cork: Kieran Sheehan
Laois: Conor Meredith (on trial with Brisbane at the moment), Zac Tuohy (heading to Carlton next week)
Galway: Michéal Martyn
Derry: James Kielt, Chris McKaigue, Carlus McWilliams
Tyrone: Kyle Coney (Signed for the Swans), Peter Hughes
Carlow: Brendan Murphy
Monaghan: Kieran Hughes
Donegal: Michael Murphy

It seems this Aussie Rules lark is getting more and more common

Who is Peter Hughes ?

[full back]

Fair play to the lads & best of luck to them
The GAA dont own anyone

[robertemmet]

The name appeared in yesterday's Irish star, I assumke it is Peter Hughes (Eskra) who played on Omagh's Hogan winning team and Tyrone minors.