Five AFL clubs circle Dublin minor star as Kobe McDonald heads for Australia

Another AFL club, Richmond Tigers, are set to arrive in Ireland later this month with the aim of signing a category B rookie like McDonald.
Kobe McDonald is expected to attend his new club St Kilda’s AFL clash against Carlton on Sunday. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Kobe McDonald is expected to attend his new club St Kilda’s AFL clash against Carlton on Sunday. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Kobe McDonald will arrive in Australia on Thursday as AFL clubs begin to hover around Dublin teenage star Cian Raftery.

Fresh from contributing to Mayo’s historic All-Ireland SFC win last Sunday, Crossmolina’s McDonald is expected to attend his new club St Kilda’s AFL clash against Carlton in Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

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