Kennelly will stay a Swan, says Longmire

THE Sydney Swans’ pre-season training kicked off without Tadhg Kennelly yesterday but the club’s new head coach insisted the Kerryman will not be turning his back on the AFL for another stint in green and gold.

Kennelly, the only player in history to win both Aussie Rules and All-Ireland championship medals, caused his Australian club serious concern last month when, during the International Rules series, he hinted that he was considering another shock career change.

Having helped his native county to All-Ireland glory during a 12-month spell back home in 2009, Kennelly said last month that being back at Croke Park on international duty had made him eager to play there on a more regular basis.