Compensate clubs for AFL player drain, says former Kerry star Declan Quill

Former Kerry forward Declan Quill has called on the GAA to act on behalf of clubs who are losing players to AFL clubs.

Quill, who saw his Kerins O’Rahillys club-mate Tommy Walsh sign for the Sydney Swans in late 2009 before he returned in December 2014, says Dingle should be financially compensated for the amount of time and effort put into the development of Mark O’Connor after he signed for Geelong this week.

The two-time All-Ireland winner has no issue with players who take up the opportunity of pursuing a professional career, but has a problem with Tadhg Kennelly’s involvement in draining talent from the county.