McGrath plans to let Gooch loose on Aussies

TWELVE months later than planned, Colm Cooper is about to parade his remarkable range of skills on the international stage.

While Irish manager Peter McGrath has yet to announce his squad for Friday’s International Rules Series opener, it’s taken for granted that ‘Gooch,’ will see game time at the Subiaco Oval.

He was a surprise omission for last year’s home series, with McGrath believing that the lengthy season had taken its toll on the Kerry star.