Laois star Meredith snared by AFL Lions

LAOIS footballer Conor Meredith has become the latest Irish youngster to try his hand at the AFL after arriving in Brisbane on Tuesday to begin a two-week trial with the Lions at the famous Gabba grounds.

The AFL club were Grand Final champions between 2001 and 2003, and have been one of the most enthusiastic talent spotters in Ireland. Another Laoisman, Colm Begley, is already an established star while Mayo’s Pierce Hanley is on the rookie roster.

Meredith flew in to the Gold Coast city on Tuesday evening and the club wasted little time in commencing his Aussie Rules education, including the 18-year-old in a light training session with the rest of the squad the following morning.