Magpies skipper plays down Clarke visit

COLLINGWOOD captain Nick Maxwell has suggested that there is no indication that the Magpies even want GAA star Martin Clarke back.

The much anticipated move of the Down player back to Australia has promoted cautious words from the Melbourne AFL club — with the club captain the latest to divert suggestions that Clarke’s new Aussie deal is done and dusted.

Instead Maxwell insisted the 23-year-old is only travelling on a holiday and there was no indication the club want to re-sign the former Aussie Rules utility man.