Cooney plays down threat of AFL as duo eye move

THE president of the GAA claimed yesterday that the practice of AFL players signing young Gaelic footballers is “not a major issue”.

Christy Cooney was speaking following reports that two Kerry players, Tommy Walsh and David Moran, are on the verge of signing a two-year international rookie contract with Aussie Rules outfit St Kilda.

Both players have been linked with such a move before.