Unhappy Harte reiterates call for GAA to sever ties with AFL

SEÁN CAVANAGH’S selection as Irish captain for the upcoming International Rules Series in Australia won’t dilute Tyrone manager Mickey Harte’s vigorous opposition to the re-establishment of contact between the GAA and the AFL.

Repeating his concern over the recruitment of young players by Australian Rules club – Tyrone minor star Kyle Coney being the latest – Harte wants ‘‘ties’’ between the two sports to be cut forthwith.

Meanwhile, there has been speculation that Coney, one of the outstanding players in their All-Ireland minor final replay win over Mayo at the weekend, may not join Sydney Swans after all. The understanding is that his parents asked Cavanagh to talk to him and that he advised him to stay at home.