Kennelly warns GAA on Rules poaching

GAA clubs can expect more and more of their brightest young talents to be targeted by Australian Rules clubs, former Kerry footballer turned AFL star Tadhg Kennelly has warned.

Kennelly’s warning comes as Young hurler of the Year Setanta Ó hÁilpín begins preliminary contract negotiations with Carlton today following a five-day trial with the Melbourne club.

Former minor and U21 player Kennelly, who joined the Sydney Swans in 1999, believes the success of the International Rules series may be proving a double-edged sword for GAA authorities.