Joe Kernan goes for height to combat Australia

Young footballer of the year candidate Seán Powter could join Douglas teammate Eoin Cadogan in the Ireland panel to face Australia.

The 20-year-old is on the standby list for the two-test series in Adelaide and Melbourne, which also includes Tyrone’s Mattie Donnelly, Carlow’s Brendan and Seán Murphy, Down duo Connaire Harrison and Caolan Mooney, Niall Grimley of Armagh, and Tyrone star Mattie Donnelly.

Ireland manager Joe Kernan yesterday named 21 of his 23-man panel, the remaining spots being finalised after this weekend’s club matches.