Cork's Ciarán Sheehan calls time on AFL career

Cork football supporters hope a return to county football may be on the cards for All-Ireland winner Ciarán Sheehan in 2018.

Mon, 18 Dec, 2017 - 00:00

Colm O’Connor

Sheehan, a member of the 2010 All-Ireland winning side, yesterday confirmed his retirement from Australian Rules Football, four years after joining Melbourne giants, Carlton Blues.

Sheehan who turned 27 last month, suffered a horrific run of injuries during his time in the AFL and managed just half a dozen first-team appearance.

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