Setanta ‘very close’ to making AFL debut, says coach

CARLTON coach Denis Pagan is adamant that Setanta Ó hAilpín “is very close” to making his AFL debut.

The former Cork star was due to play against Adelaide at the AAMI Stadium, however, Pagan decided against using the 21-year-old late last week.

The Corkman who was young hurler of the year in 2003 before shifting to Australia to embark on an AFL career, was promoted from the rookie list during the week after veteran Anthony Franchina was placed on the long-term injury list due to a fractured thumb.