Setanta steps up Down Under

FORMER Young Hurler of the Year Setanta Ó hAilpín has been elevated to the Carlton Blues’ senior list for the 2006 Aussie Rules season.

The 22-year-old, who has been with the Melbourne-based Blues' VFL feeder club, the Northern Bullants, for the past season, is one of 33 players on the senior list, which was confirmed yesterday.

Ó hAilpín will wear the number 19 jersey next year. The 2003 Allstar has played once in the AFL Premiership since moving Down Under he scored with his first kick against Richmond in May.