Sheehan relishing AFL opportunity

CIARÁN SHEEHAN has admitted to conflicting emotions surrounding the pursuit of an AFL career and the chance to play at senior level for Cork, but remains adamant that the opportunity to become a professional sportsman is too good to turn down.

A dual county minor, Sheehan proved a central cog in John Cleary’s U21 team that won this year’s All-Ireland title, despite the fact that he won’t be 19 until November.

The Éire Óg starlet was called into the senior squad by Conor Counihan immediately afterwards and admits that it was a dream come true.