Aisake making a success in Oz

Carlton coach Denis Pagan has claimed Aisake Ó hAilpín is in better shape to cut it in the AFL than his brother Setanta was when he arrived 12 months ago.

The Na Piarsaigh clubman has been in Melbourne for trials with the Aussie Rules outfit and has impressed Pagan.

"He's at the right age, three years younger than Setanta, and at the right height," said Pagan.

Carlton have until December 14 to decide whether to sign the Corkman.