In-form Setanta set to be another Irish ‘gem’

SETANTA O hAILPÍN has been tipped to become a “gem” in the AFL, just like compatriots Jim Stynes and Tadhg Kennelly.

In-form Setanta set to be another Irish ‘gem’

Stynes and Kennelly, along with Seán Wight, are acknowledged as the major successes of the so-called ‘Irish Experiment’ in Aussie Rules.

O hAilpín has been more of a slow-burner than that illustrious trio as this is his seventh season with Carlton. However, the departure of goal-king Brendan Fevola has given the former young hurler of the year an opportunity to cement a position at full-forward and with seven goals in two games, he has certainly made the right impression.

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