Kennelly re-iterates Roos’ warning of AFL poaching

TADHG KENNELLY has warned top-ranking GAA officials that their ailing relationship with the AFL could lead to the wholesale recruiting of young Irish talent.

Former Kerry underage star Kennelly has backed claims by his Sydney Swans coach Paul Roos that the breakdown between the two associations could lead to a mass exodus of young Irish talent Down Under.

The outstanding debut season of Collingwood’s Martin Clarke, a former Down minor footballer, has revived Australian interest in taking young players from Gaelic football.