Carlton hold trials to find Ireland’s next AFL starlet

AFL club Carlton moved Setanta Ó hAilpín on this week but they are continuing their commitment to the so-called “Irish experiment” by holding a trial at the University of Limerick on Saturday morning.

The Melbourne-based outfit have invited around 10 players to the trial, as a result of some extensive scouting in Ireland during the summer.

While the age profile of the trialists is young and most are underage stars, some already have senior inter-county experience.