Mourne County star O’Reilly takes a punt with AFL side Richmond

DOWN U21 star Jamie O’Reilly is the latest Irish youngster to be offered a trial at an AFL club, having been flown out by Richmond Tigers last Saturday.

James McCarthy, who played for Dublin U21s this year, and Cavan minor captain Barry Reilly are trying their hand at Aussie Rules also, as they go on trial with Conor Meredith’s North Melbourne.

O’Reilly was spotted by Richmond scouts during the All-Ireland semi-final defeat of Mayo and travelled down under despite the fact that he will miss Loughlinisland’s first round championship tie with Warrenpoint on August 8.